Ripley Ag Society holding annual Gingerbread House Competition

By Fiona Robertson

December 6, 2022 - 10:55am

The Ripley Agricultural Society is hosting its hird annual Gingerbread House Decorating Competition.

You can enter one of three categories; children 10 and under, children ages 11-17, and adults 18 and over.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, originality, and creativity.

Prizes include gift cards for Finchers, Pollock Electric, McDonalds, Tim Hortons, and Shoreline Chic.

To enter, submit a picture of yourself with your gingerbread house to ripleyfair@hurontel.on.ca.

The deadline to enter is December 20, 2022.

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