Enter the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest!

The Lombard Historical Society (LHS) announces the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest! Show off your creative skills by decorating your own gingerbread house! Then come visit the Carriage House during Jingle Bell Jubilee on December 6th to vote for your favorite!

Entries space is limited. LHS will provide a base kit for 24 participants on a first-come-first-served basis, which must be included in the construction of the gingerbread home. All decorations and any additional pieces must be provided by the entrants.

To register entrants must fill out a registration form at the bottom of the page. If they are part of the first 24 submissions LHS will contact them with information on how to pick up the house kit.

Entries are due by 3pm on Friday December 5th to 23 W Maple Street.  For more information, visit LombardHistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org, or call 630.629.1885.

There will be two categories, Youth (17 and under), Adult (18+). A winner will be selected for each category. The prize for each winner is a family membership to the Lombard Historical Society and a $20 gift card to the Lilac Emporium Gift Shop.