Gingerbread House Competition Registration
The Gingerbread House Competition returns to Whitefish! Get creative, celebrate the season, and support Housing Whitefish with Kemo Sabe.
Building Community, One Gingerbread Creation at a Time!
A beloved Christmas Stroll tradition is making its return! Join us in bringing a little extra holiday magic to downtown Whitefish with our Gingerbread House Competition, proudly sponsored by Kemo Sabe.
This year, the competition is about more than creativity and Christmas cheer. It is a fundraiser benefiting Housing Whitefish, a local nonprofit working to strengthen our community through attainable housing opportunities.
Every dollar raised through registration fees and public voting will go directly to Housing Whitefish, and Kemo Sabe will MATCH those funds dollar for dollar! In addition, Kemo Sabe will donate an amount equal to 10% of in-store sales made December 12-13, 2026, when shopping with a special Housing Whitefish coupon. Together, we can make a meaningful impact while celebrating one of Whitefish's favorite holiday traditions.
Competition Details
- Registration deadline: December 1, 2026. Registration fees must be paid by this date.
- Entry fees: $50 per business entry | $25 per individual/family entry.
- Drop-off: Kemo Sabe on Wednesday, December 9, or Thursday, December 10, between 11 AM and 4 PM.
- Create a gingerbread house, church, building, business, or any other holiday-inspired structure.
- All entries must be newly created for the 2026 competition. No entries from previous years or events.
- Creations must be displayed on a movable base no larger than 15" x 15" (such as a cookie sheet or board).
- All visible decorative elements must be edible. Structural supports and the display base are exempt.
- Store-bought kits and premade houses are welcome but must be personalized with your own creative touches.
- Entries will be displayed and judged from all 360 degrees, so be sure to make every side count!
- Whether you're entering as a business, family, or individual, we invite you to get creative, have fun, and help us make a difference. Let's bring this tradition back in a big way and make it a little sweeter for our entire community!