Dade City's Gingerbread World

12/28/2024

🎄✨ That’s a Wrap on the 8th Annual Gingerbread World! ✨🎄

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Gingerbread World, held during the magical Church Street Christmas Walk in Downtown Dade City! The event, hosted at the historic First United Methodist Church, brought our community together to celebrate creativity, holiday spirit, and the arts.

This year’s “Ginger Gallery” was filled with stunning creations, from intricate contest entries to delightful gingerbread masterpieces crafted by sponsors and local elementary schools. We even had an entry all the way from Ormond Beach, FL!

🏆 A Big Congratulations to Our 2024 Winners:
Adult Category:
1st: Bard Fuller
2nd: Lynette Bracie
3rd: Monica Medley

Youth Category:
1st: Clara McLeod

Child Category:
1st: Madeline Sizemore
2nd: Payton Larkin
3rd: Re*****on Nosworthy

People’s Choice Awards:
Adult: Nancy Clemmons
Child: Samantha Cook

🎁 Every dollar donated during the event directly supported the Dade City Center for the Arts (DCCA), empowering us to continue our mission of fostering creativity and arts in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who made this event possible: Founders and Founding Sponsors; Vitis Realty, Jarrett Ford, Amy’s Veterinary Service, First National Bank of Pasco, Karatinos Law, Saint Leo University, Advent Health, Colleen Terrell S&R Services, and SouthState Bank.

Stay connected with us for updates on future events by following Dade City Center for the Arts on Facebook or visiting dadecityarts.com.

We can’t wait to see you all next year for even more gingerbread magic!

12/18/2024

🎄✨ The countdown is on for the 8th Annual Gingerbread House Contest! ✨🎄

We’re so excited for this year’s event and hope you are too! Remember, all the details about the contest, including entry forms, sponsorship opportunities, and updates, are available on our website: dadecityarts.com.

Make sure you follow the Dade City Center for the Arts on Facebook at facebook.com/dadecityarts for the latest updates and announcements. Let’s make this year’s event the most festive one yet! 🎁🍬

DCCA promotes Arts, fosters creativity, educates all ages, supports local artists.

10/25/2024

🎄 The Magic is Back! 🎄

We are thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Dade City Gingerbread House Contest is set for December 21-23, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center! Following last year’s incredible success under the direction of the Dade City Center for the Arts (DCCA), this year’s event promises even more gingerbread creations, expanded youth categories, and fun for the whole family!

Whether you're a gingerbread house pro or a first-time builder, this is your chance to showcase your skills and be part of a Dade City holiday tradition! 🎁

🗓 Save the Date:

📅 December 21st-23rd, 7 PM - 9 PM

📍 First United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center

Visit http://www.dadecityarts.com for everything you need to know! Let’s make this year the best yet! 🌟



For more info, contact Lucy Avila at [email protected] or 352-424-4972.

10/18/2024

🎉 Calling All Gingerbread Artists! 🎉
We’re excited to announce cash prizes for the 8th Annual Gingerbread House Contest happening this December! With 3 age categories and a chance to win People’s Choice awards, there’s a spot for everyone to showcase their creativity! 🍬🏆

Prize Breakdown:

Child Category (Ages 7-12):
🥇 1st Place - $25
🥈 2nd Place - $15
🥉 3rd Place - $10
🏆 Youth People’s Choice - $10

Youth Category (Ages 13-18):
🥇 1st Place - $50
🥈 2nd Place - $25
🥉 3rd Place - $15
🏆 Youth People’s Choice - $15

Adult Category (Ages 19+):
🥇 1st Place - $300 (Sponsored by Vitis Realty!)
🥈 2nd Place - $200
🥉 3rd Place - $100
🏆 Adult People’s Choice - $100

We’re also looking for local business sponsors to support this fun and festive community event. If you’re interested in sponsoring, we have multiple levels available with awesome benefits for your business!

📝 Sign up or learn more about sponsorship opportunities at:
👉 dadecityarts.com

Let’s make this year’s contest the most exciting yet! 🎄🍬🎨

10/14/2024

Woot! Entry forms to participate in the 8th annual contest are live! Please share this post and consider entering yourself! Check out dadecityarts.com for forms and rules!

07/29/2024

Oooo... Look who's outside warming up!! We're 145 days away from the 8th annual Dade City's Gingerbread World presented by Dade City Center for the Arts! Make sure to follow both pages and bookmark dadecityarts.com for upcoming details! Who's excited?

12/22/2023

Here is an album of the 2023 Gingerbread Exhibit and some pictures of Church Street Christmas. More to come!

12/20/2023

The fun starts TOMORROW! Thank you GFWC Dade City Woman's Club for your support of the Dade City Center for the Arts! Looking forward to seeing your creation!!

12/07/2023

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🎄✨ Get your ovens ready and let your creativity shine! 🏰🍬

🎉 Exciting news! You're invited to showcase your baking skills and creativity at the 7th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit hosted by the Dade City Center for the Arts! 🍪🎨

🏆 Enter for a chance to win 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒔 in CASH PRIZES by crafting your gingerbread masterpiece! From quaint cottages to elaborate castles, your imagination is the limit! 🏰💰

📌 All the details, including entry forms and more information, can be found here: ➡️ https://dadecityarts.com/our-new-home

🎁 Don't miss this chance to be part of a sweet tradition and showcase your talent! Join the fun and spread the holiday cheer with your delightful gingerbread creation! 🌟🍭



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https://www.facebook.com/dadecitygingerbreadworld
https://www.facebook.com/DadeCityArts