The Great Gingerbread Showdown - Presented by Leslie McGuire

Sun Dec 14 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Gleneagles Golf Course & Clubhouse | West Vancouver | West Vancouver

Leslie McGuire, Engel & V\u00f6lkers
Publisher/HostLeslie McGuire, Engel & Völkers
The Great Gingerbread Showdown - Presented by Leslie McGuire
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Get ready for a fun-filled competition where teams battle it out to create the most spectacular gingerbread houses.
About this Event

The Great Gingerbread House Building Challenge - Presented by Leslie McGuire, Engel & Volkers

Come join us at the Gleneagles Golf Course & Clubhouse in West Vancouver for a fun-filled day of Gingerbread House building and decorating! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for all ages. Show off your creativity and compete against others to see who can build the most impressive gingerbread house for your chance to win a Santa's Toy Sack filled with gifts for the whole family.


Official Contest Rules


1. Team Size
  • Each team may have up to 5 participants.
  • Teams may be smaller but cannot exceed the maximum size.
  • Each team must have a min. of 2 Adults.
  • All participants must be ages 10 + (some exceptions may apply with prior approval).

2. Materials Provided
  • Each team will receive one gingerbread house kit from Goldilocks Bakery as the base for their construction.
  • Additional decorative supplies (ie. candy, pretzels, etc.) will also be provided at the event.

3. Personal Items & Additions
  • Teams may bring up to 5 pre-made individual items to use in their design, per team.
  • 4 of the 5 Items MUST BE edible. You can bring 1 non-edible item.
  • Examples of pre-made items include:
    • pre-made characters, christmas tree, santa, etc.
    • You can bring extensions to the home, but each wall would count as one item.

4. Building Restrictions
  • No pre-assembled houses. All construction must be completed during the contest.
  • Pre-fabricated or already-assembled structures are not allowed.
  • All house assembly and decorating must take place on-site within the contest timeframe.

5. Judging & Creativity
  • Teams are encouraged to use creativity, originality, and festive spirit in their designs.
  • You will have 1.5 hours to assemble and decorate your houses
  • There will be a panel of judges who will provide scores for the following categories:
    • Structural stability
    • Creativity of concept
    • Execution of Concept
    • Overall Appearance
  • In the event of a Tie, there will be a Tie-Breaker Challenge

6. Fair Play
  • All teams must follow the rules to ensure a fair and fun competition.
  • Judges reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate the rules.

Agenda

?: 12:45 PM
Registration
?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Contest Start Time
?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Judging and Winning Team Announcement
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gleneagles Golf Course & Clubhouse | West Vancouver, 6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, Canada

Tickets

CAD 10.00 to CAD 85.00

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