Virginia Gingerbread Christmas - 2011
8th Annual DBAC Gingerbread House Competition
It’s that time again! Use your imagination and visualize the Holidays and a Winter Wonderland filled with Gingerbread Houses. Along with the Gingerbread Competition, Virginia Gingerbread Christmas will once again host Mrs. Claus Invites... and the St. Nicholas reception. We appreciate your past participation and look forward to including you in this year’s celebration of our fine holiday tradition...VIRGINIA GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS.
Creating Gingerbread Houses has always been a treat for both young and old. In past years, we have had everything from amazing creations by local professionals, amateurs using imagination and skill, to the whimsical designs of youth. In 2011, we are encouraging our Gingerbreaders to create houses depicting their favority fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each Gingerbread House adds something special to the Holiday season. The competition is open to everyone. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM.
Entry fees: Professional... $25, Amateur Adult... $15, and Youth through 15 and Child... FREE. Entries will be place into four categories: Professional, Amateur Adult, Youth, and Child. First and second place prizes will be awarded in each category - Professional: $200/$150, Amateur Adult: $125/$100, Youth: $50/$25, Child: $30/$20. Completed Gingerbread Houses must be delivered to the Omni Hotel (front entrance) on November 29th or November 30th between 10:00am and 6:00pm. On Thursday, December 1st, the Downtown Business Association will kick off Virginia Gingerbread Christmas at 4:00pm with the Mrs. Claus Invites... celebration. Santa will be visiting from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, bringing surprises from the North Pole - festivities conclude on Sunday, December 4th with the St. Nicholas closing reception at the Omni Hotel in the Preston Room from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Gingerbread Houses may be picked up immediately following the reception.
Join us to see the Gingerbread Village in Winter Wonderland complete with elves and helpers, Mrs. Claus, electric trains, and visits with Santa! Make sure to check the Summary of Events on the reverse side of this letter for all dates and times. We look forward to sharing with you…the Hope of Peace, the Spirit of Giving, and the Holiday Magic of our VIRGINIA GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS.
Thank you for caring,
Morgan MacKenzie Perkins & The Gingerbread Committee
Director, Sage Moon Gallery, LLC
212 East Main St.; Charlottesville, VA 22902
sagemoongallery@embarqmail.com
www.sagemoongallery.com
Creating Gingerbread Houses has always been a treat for both young and old. In past years, we have had everything from amazing creations by local professionals, amateurs using imagination and skill, to the whimsical designs of youth. In 2011, we are encouraging our Gingerbreaders to create houses depicting their favority fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each Gingerbread House adds something special to the Holiday season. The competition is open to everyone. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM.
Entry fees: Professional... $25, Amateur Adult... $15, and Youth through 15 and Child... FREE. Entries will be place into four categories: Professional, Amateur Adult, Youth, and Child. First and second place prizes will be awarded in each category - Professional: $200/$150, Amateur Adult: $125/$100, Youth: $50/$25, Child: $30/$20. Completed Gingerbread Houses must be delivered to the Omni Hotel (front entrance) on November 29th or November 30th between 10:00am and 6:00pm. On Thursday, December 1st, the Downtown Business Association will kick off Virginia Gingerbread Christmas at 4:00pm with the Mrs. Claus Invites... celebration. Santa will be visiting from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, bringing surprises from the North Pole - festivities conclude on Sunday, December 4th with the St. Nicholas closing reception at the Omni Hotel in the Preston Room from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Gingerbread Houses may be picked up immediately following the reception.
Join us to see the Gingerbread Village in Winter Wonderland complete with elves and helpers, Mrs. Claus, electric trains, and visits with Santa! Make sure to check the Summary of Events on the reverse side of this letter for all dates and times. We look forward to sharing with you…the Hope of Peace, the Spirit of Giving, and the Holiday Magic of our VIRGINIA GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS.
Thank you for caring,
Morgan MacKenzie Perkins & The Gingerbread Committee
Director, Sage Moon Gallery, LLC
212 East Main St.; Charlottesville, VA 22902
sagemoongallery@embarqmail.com
www.sagemoongallery.com
Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville 434-295-9073 dbacville@aol.com www.downtowncharlottesville.net
