October 30, 2024/
Gigerbread House Decorating Competition 2024
Get the creative juices flowing by entering our Gingerbread House Decorating Competition! Register online through our website. We’re also partnering with Wildflour Bakery & Candy Co. They will be offering a Gingerbread House Decorating Class that will teach you fun & unique techniques to help bring your ideas to life. Links to register and sign up for the class are listed below
Location: Wildflour Bakery (in the upstairs loft)
Registrations = https://www.candycanesonmain.com/about-3
Gingerbread House Class Hosted by Wildflour Bakery
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