
2021 Virtual Gingerbread House Exhibit
The annual Gingerbread House Contest is a popular feature of the holiday season at Old Sturbridge Village during Christmas by Candlelight. This year, entrants could choose to enter the in-person contest or the virtual contest. We received several dozen spectacular entries and we hope you enjoy this virtual exhibit.
Click on any of the images below to learn more about the entry, view a larger image, see other angles, and in some cases, even see the creators behind the sweet masterpiece!
Judges chose the category winners, and the public voted on the ‘Best in Show.’
Family Entries
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Entry 55: Anne, Isaiah, and Mayah Trias
Amherst, MA
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Entry 56: Dina and Mia Smith
Granby, MA
Entry 56: Dina and Mia Smith
Granby, MA
Comment from the entrant: “When finding out about the contest, Mia was so very excited to design something! Mia’s theme was “Christmas by the Ocean”. This lighthouse is designed after the Boston Lighthouse. Though only being our first time doing this and having hurdles along the way, it was a great Mother/Daughter bonding time. We are in hopes to see what the ocean looks like one day during Christmas. Until then, we will imagine it being similar to Mia’s design.”
In-Progress Shot:
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Entry 60: Leigh Rosenorn, Katherine Rosenorn, Peter Rosenorn and William Rosenorn
Winchester, MA
Entry 60: Leigh Rosenorn, Katherine Rosenorn, Peter Rosenorn and William Rosenorn
Winchester, MA
Comment from the entrant: “The theme of the house is “Santa’s village-all are welcome!”
In-Progress Shots
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Entry 62: Deborah, Aidan, and Caomh Quesnette
Southwick, MA
Entry 62: Deborah, Aidan, and Caomh Quesnette
Southwick, MA
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Entry 65: Rein Family
Newton, MA
Entry 65: Rein Family
Newton, MA
“Multicultural Winter Wonderland”
Comments from Entrant: “Our family decided to create a multicultural winter wonderland, inspired by our New England Jewish and Catholic home. Here you’ll see windows with a menorah, angel, star of David, a stocking and wreath. We used powdered sugar for snow! The walkway is made of candy, outlined with chickpeas. We had fun making edible playdough (somebody ate some), used for holiday tree and gifts, ice skating, snowman and jolly sleigh rider – representing people of all backgrounds coming together.”
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Entry 37: LillyAnn Alicea, Riley Cram, Krystal Ruzzoli and Brandon Cram
Southbridge, MA
Entry 37: LillyAnn Alicea, Riley Cram, Krystal Ruzzoli and Brandon Cram
Southbridge, MA
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Entry 38: Rachel Swayze, Dana Swayze, Jacob Swayze
Woodstock, CT
Entry 38: Rachel Swayze, Dana Swayze, Jacob Swayze
Woodstock, CT
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Entry 40: Sarah Hutnak, Meg Hutnak, Mikayla Prue | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Douglas, MA
Entry 40: Sarah Hutnak, Meg Hutnak, Mikayla Prue | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Douglas, MA
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Entry 42: Rylee Houle, Sophia Kwasek, Damien Scotto, Barbara Southall
North Grosvenordale, CT
Entry 42: Rylee Houle, Sophia Kwasek, Damien Scotto, Barbara Southall
North Grosvenordale, CT
Comment from entrant: “Charlie Brown and Snoopy because we love them!”
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CATEGORY WINNER | Entry 43: Amy Dalena, Beth Dion, Rory Herrick, Bowden Herrick, Tegan Herrick
Sturbridge, MA
CATEGORY WINNER | Entry 43: Amy Dalena, Beth Dion, Rory Herrick, Bowden Herrick, Tegan Herrick
Sturbridge, MA
Comment from entrant: “We Love OSV- every building has a special meaning”
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Entry 46: Mark Tebo, Patricia Medina, Emani, Noalina
Attleboro, MA
Entry 46: Mark Tebo, Patricia Medina, Emani, Noalina
Attleboro, MA
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Entry 47: Jordyn, Jack, and Jen Berry
Petersham, MA
Entry 47: Jordyn, Jack, and Jen Berry
Petersham, MA
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Entry 50: Julie, Isabel, and Gabriel Hull | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Union, CT
Entry 50: Julie, Isabel, and Gabriel Hull | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Union, CT
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Entry 51: Timothy, Rebecca, Stevie, and Conor Cox
Woodstock Valley, CT
Entry 51: Timothy, Rebecca, Stevie, and Conor Cox
Woodstock Valley, CT
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Entry 59: Sophia McMahon, Hunter McMahon, Tami Christopher
Meriden
Entry 59: Sophia McMahon, Hunter McMahon, Tami Christopher
Meriden
Comment from entrant: “My Hero Academia series”
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Entry 57: Brooke Rennie & Hayden Rennie
Rumford, RI
Entry 57: Brooke Rennie & Hayden Rennie
Rumford, RI
Comment from entrant: “We were inspired by the children’s book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg”
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Entry 63: Cathy and Ella Schofield
Southbridge, MA
Entry 63: Cathy and Ella Schofield
Southbridge, MA
Adult Non-Professional
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Entry 8: Cheryl Granger
Willington, CT
Entry 8: Cheryl Granger
Willington, CT
Comment from entrant: “We decided to make this gingerbread house because we like visiting grist mills!”
In-Progress Shot
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CATEGORY WINNER & VOTED 'BEST IN SHOW' | Entry 1: Denelle Cooke
North Grosvenordale, CT
CATEGORY WINNER & VOTED 'BEST IN SHOW' | Entry 1: Denelle Cooke
North Grosvenordale, CT
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Entry 2: Lindsay Speight | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Uxbridge, MA
Entry 2: Lindsay Speight | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Uxbridge, MA
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Entry 4: Heidi Mosher
Athol, MA
Entry 4: Heidi Mosher
Athol, MA
Comment from entrant: “We are going to try to emulate the Rabbit Run Railroad station.”
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Entry 5: Julia Nadler | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Sturbridge, MA
Entry 5: Julia Nadler | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Sturbridge, MA
Comment from entrant: “Just for the love of Baking and the Holidays”
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Entry 6: Audrey McCracken
Holland, MA
Entry 6: Audrey McCracken
Holland, MA
Youth
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Entry 32: Riona Quesnette
Southwick, MA
Entry 32: Riona Quesnette
Southwick, MA
“The Sugar Rush-Candyland Christmas Village”
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CATEGORY WINNER | Entry 10: Maya Aniballi
Wallingford, CT
CATEGORY WINNER | Entry 10: Maya Aniballi
Wallingford, CT
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Entry 12: Julan Requena | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Dudley, MA
Entry 12: Julan Requena | SECOND PLACE IN CATEGORY
Dudley, MA
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Entry 13: Gianna Moore | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Dudley, MA
Entry 13: Gianna Moore | THIRD PLACE IN CATEGORY
Dudley, MA
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Entry 14: Kylah Pierre
Dudley, MA
Entry 14: Kylah Pierre
Dudley, MA
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Entry 15: Zelda Mahan
Dudley, MA
Entry 15: Zelda Mahan
Dudley, MA
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Entry 16: Rianna Ruo
Dudley, MA
Entry 16: Rianna Ruo
Dudley, MA
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Entry 17: Kaylani Cruz
Dudley, MA
Entry 17: Kaylani Cruz
Dudley, MA
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Entry 18: Bryce Kaiser
Dudley, MA
Entry 18: Bryce Kaiser
Dudley, MA
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Entry 19: Sebastian Abusamara
Dudley, MA
Entry 19: Sebastian Abusamara
Dudley, MA
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Entry 20: Bridget Boyle
Dudley, MA
Entry 20: Bridget Boyle
Dudley, MA
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Entry 21: Amelia Donahue
Dudley, MA
Entry 21: Amelia Donahue
Dudley, MA
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Entry 22: Gianna Wilbur
Dudley, MA
Entry 22: Gianna Wilbur
Dudley, MA
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Entry 23: Andrea Pearson
Dudley, MA
Entry 23: Andrea Pearson
Dudley, MA
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Entry 24: Alyvia Sawyer
Dudley, MA
Entry 24: Alyvia Sawyer
Dudley, MA
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Entry 25: Jermey Nunoo
Dudley, MA
Entry 25: Jermey Nunoo
Dudley, MA
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Entry 26: Athena Flanders
Dudley, MA
Entry 26: Athena Flanders
Dudley, MA
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Entry 27: lelani Quinoes-Rodriguez
Dudley, MA
Entry 27: lelani Quinoes-Rodriguez
Dudley, MA
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Entry 28: Nyameye Agyemang
Dudley, MA
Entry 28: Nyameye Agyemang
Dudley, MA
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Entry 29: Janelli Cruz
Dudley, MA
Entry 29: Janelli Cruz
Dudley, MA
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Entry 30: Sophia Ayala
Dudley, MA
Entry 30: Sophia Ayala
Dudley, MA