Gingerbread contest judged Sunday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A holiday tradition continues this week with the 18th annual Gingerbread House contest now in full swing in the front window of Aldrich’s Market, 940 Lawrence St.

Entries will be accepted until the market closes at 4 p.m. Christmas Day in the contest that opened Dec. 8.

A panel of judges comprised of Aldrich’s employees will choose the winners, with judging beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

As of Thursday evening, about a half dozen entries were on display, including two based on the new Chetzemoka ferry and the boat it replaced, the Steilacoom II.

Houses can be entered in one of three categories: under 12 years of age, over 12 years of age and as a group or family.

Entrants are asked to supply a name for their project.

Gingerbread dough must be the basis for all the houses, although inedible decorations are allowed.

Contestants will receive extra credit if they use the actual dough instead of gingerbread crackers.

The entry fee is a non-perishable food item for county food banks.

For more information, phone 360-385-0500.

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