The History Center has announced winners of the 39th annual Festival of Gingerbread competition.
News release from the History Center:
History Center Announces Festival of Gingerbread 2024 Winners
Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 25, 2024) — The History Center has announced winners of the 39th annual Festival of Gingerbread competition.
Winners are:
PreK – 2nd Grade Individual
1st – Judah Mondragon
2nd – Lola Batt
3rd – Nellie LeonardPreK – 2nd Grade Group
1st – St. Joseph Hessen Cassel 2nd Grade
2nd – AHG Explorers Group IN 3712-A
3rd – St. Peter’s Lutheran Kindergarten-A3rd – 6th Grade Individual
1st – Lucy Bisig
2nd – Hannah Steinman
3rd – Addyson Smith
3rd – 6th Grade Group
1st – Team Schober
2nd – Scarlett Nees and Tate Griffin
3rd – AHG Explorers Group IN 3712-ETeen Individual
1st – Gemma Schraeder
2nd – Lauren Kirkpatrick
3rd – Johann MondragonTeen Group
1st – Cookie Queens
2nd – The Smiths
3rd – Eagle Tech Academy-Group GAdult Individual
1st – Debra St. Clair
2nd – Veronica Orme
3rd – Jenn GrushAdult Group
1st – Aschliman Family
2nd – Scott McDonald & Kelsea DeGaetano
3rd – Larissa & Alane JohnsonFamily
1st – The Birkey Family
2nd – The Herrera Family
3rd – The Skaggs Family
Elite
1st – Eric Becker
2nd – Danielle Oliver
3rd – Jenny SchraederHistorical Theme – Adult
Jenny SchraederHistorical Theme – Student
Johann MondragonPeople’s Choice Awards and honorary awards will be announced at the end of the Festival.
The History Center is excited to announce that the 39th Annual Festival of Gingerbread returns Friday, November 29th and runs through Sunday, December 22nd. With 148 new creations crafted this year by gingerbread artists of all ages and skill levels, this cherished holiday event will continue its tradition of joyful spirit, even with necessary additional precautions. The last-minute addition of two gingerbread creations made by local Kindergarten classes have boosted the 2024 season total to 150 entries, which is the most gingerbreads ever to be featured in the 39 year history of the Festival of Gingerbread!
Admission to the Festival is $7 for adults ages 18-64; $5 for seniors ages 65+ and Youth ages 3-17; and free to children age 2 and under. History Center members also receive free admission. There is no extra charge for special activities or events unless indicated. Admission also includes the opportunity to visit the entire museum.
Extended hours during the Festival of Gingerbread are Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 8 pm; and Sunday noon to 5 pm. The History Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
On Lighting Night, November 27th, visitors can get a sneak peek at the gingerbread creations from 3 to 9 pm, when admission is only $4 per person.
Indiana Michigan Power will once again sponsor a free night at the Festival on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 5 to 9 pm.
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