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The annual Gingerbread House Contest winners were announced at noon on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau's Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.
The contest, held in conjunction with the annual Southwest Louisiana Christmas Lighting Festival, features awards in different categories including amateur, school groups and professional bakers. Southwest Louisiana’s goodwill ambassador and mascot, Gumbeaux Gator was on hand to take pictures with the winners.
This year, there were highlighted themes such as a replica of Millennium Park, McNeese State University Stadium, the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse and more.
In the Children’s division, Olivia Walker took first place, Camron Fruge placed second, and Caleb Fruge captured third place honors.
In the Teen division, Hogan and Reagan Berry took first place.
In the Pre-School Division, Ms. Tina Harris’s class from MJ Kaufman took first, Ms. Amber Bare’s class from MJ Kaufman placed second and Kids 360 Learning Center captured third place honors.
In the elementary school division, TH Watkins placed first.
In the Middle School Division, JI Watson captured the first place vote. The Art Club at Vinton Middle placed second, and Ms. Sarah Harmon’s class at FK White took third.
Taking home first place in the High School Division was Pro-Start from Sulphur High School.
The Pack 3 Boy Scouts of America—Den 10 won first place in the Club/Organization Division.
First place in the Amateur Adult Division went to Meredith Musgrove with help from her children Ben, Colton, Claire, and Marlee. Patty Foltz, with help from her children William and Matthew, took second place. Blanche and Amy Richard captured third place honors.
The Best of Show went to Meredith Musgrove. Her entry was a vision of Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. The creation features Santa with his reindeers and elves made entirely out of fondant.
The winning gingerbread houses will remain on display at the bureau throughout the month of December. This month, residents and tourists visiting the Welcome Center may vote on the “People’s Choice Award”, which will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For more information, contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau at (337) 436-9588 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org./cajunchristmas
The annual Gingerbread House Contest winners were announced at noon on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau's Welcome Center, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive.
The contest, held in conjunction with the annual Southwest Louisiana Christmas Lighting Festival, features awards in different categories including amateur, school groups and professional bakers. Southwest Louisiana’s goodwill ambassador and mascot, Gumbeaux Gator was on hand to take pictures with the winners.
This year, there were highlighted themes such as a replica of Millennium Park, McNeese State University Stadium, the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse and more.
In the Children’s division, Olivia Walker took first place, Camron Fruge placed second, and Caleb Fruge captured third place honors.
In the Teen division, Hogan and Reagan Berry took first place.
In the Pre-School Division, Ms. Tina Harris’s class from MJ Kaufman took first, Ms. Amber Bare’s class from MJ Kaufman placed second and Kids 360 Learning Center captured third place honors.
In the elementary school division, TH Watkins placed first.
In the Middle School Division, JI Watson captured the first place vote. The Art Club at Vinton Middle placed second, and Ms. Sarah Harmon’s class at FK White took third.
Taking home first place in the High School Division was Pro-Start from Sulphur High School.
The Pack 3 Boy Scouts of America—Den 10 won first place in the Club/Organization Division.
First place in the Amateur Adult Division went to Meredith Musgrove with help from her children Ben, Colton, Claire, and Marlee. Patty Foltz, with help from her children William and Matthew, took second place. Blanche and Amy Richard captured third place honors.
The Best of Show went to Meredith Musgrove. Her entry was a vision of Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. The creation features Santa with his reindeers and elves made entirely out of fondant.
The winning gingerbread houses will remain on display at the bureau throughout the month of December. This month, residents and tourists visiting the Welcome Center may vote on the “People’s Choice Award”, which will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For more information, contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau at (337) 436-9588 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org./cajunchristmas
