Enter Monmouth County's Gingerbread House Competition

HOLMDEL, NJ – The Monmouth County Park System will host a gingerbread house-decorating competition this holiday season.

The theme this year is "Star-Spangled Gingerbread," in honor of America's 250th birthday.

Participants are asked to bake, design and decorate a patriotic-themed gingerbread creation. Gingerbread kits are permitted as a starter, but should be transformed into a unique design. Entries must be made entirely of edible materials (excluding the foundation). The contest is divided into the following categories:

• Individual youth (ages 10-17)
• Individual adult (ages 18 +)
• Family
• Small group (Scout groups, church groups and business organizations)

Registration is required. Registrations will be accepted November 9-23 and you can do so by calling the Monmouth County Parks System at 732-946-3758.

You then drop off your completed gingerbread house at the Longstreet Farm Visitor Center in Holmdel from November 30-December 4.

Judging will be held December 5 and winners will be awarded ribbons and bragging rights. All entries will be on display in the Longstreet Farm Visitor Center from December 5-13. Additional information is available online at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or by calling 732-946-3758.

Longstreet Farm is a working history farm located at 44 Longstreet Road in Holmdel.

Entry to the contest is free, and have fun!