A Hillsborough Gingerbread Tradition
Downtown Walking Tour of Confectionary Creations
2025 Gingerbread House Locations Map
View the Houses December 7, 2025 - January 4, 2026
2025 Winners
1st Place:
Candy Castle Supreme
2nd Place:
A Candyland Far Far Away
3rd Place:
A VERY Crumble Abode
4th Place:
Candy Cane Forest
5th Place:
The Emerald Sugar City
Honorable Mention:
SAFfire Fortress
Honorable Mention:
John Candy Land
Not Your Mother's Gingerbread Competition
Homes for the Holidays is an annual event held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, NC to celebrate the creative arts and bring joy to our community this holiday season. Although it's a contest, the goal is to spread joy, create a festive atmosphere...and add to your shopping experience as you explore gift options for friends and family.
All aspiring gingerbread artists and architects are invited to participate and have fun showcasing your creative streak and holiday spirit!
Entry Fee: $25, payable at registration.
PLEASE NOTE: The sub-structure for the house can be made of anything. However, anything that can be seen must be edible! Using Royal Icing as the "glue" to hold the house together is recommended.
New This Year: Sponsor an Entry
Individuals, businesses, and others can “sponsor” entries from school
classes and other organizations for whom the registration fee might be prohibitive. Interested in sponsoring an entry? Contact Bridget Booher at bridget.booher@hillsboroughregroup.com.
Special Thanks to Event Creator & Coordinator
Meighan Carmichael, Broker/REALTOR
Hillsborough Real Estate Group
www.hillsboroughregroup.com
Home for the Holidays Hosted By
The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce
and participating area businesses