The National Gingerbread House Competition™
THE 31st ANNUAL NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION™
The winners have been announced for the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition! Click here to view this year's winners.
COMPETITION ENTRY
The 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition will be held in November 2024. Please check back; competition and display details are to be announced in Summer 2024.
12 DAYS OF GINGERBREAD
For those who may not travel this season, the hotel will continue, “The 12 Days of Gingerbread” by presenting one of the Top 12 finalists, per day, on the hotel’s Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) and Instagram (@omnigrovepark) channels from December 1 - 12, 2023 to spark Ginger-love for all during the happiest season of the year! This provides an in-person and virtual way for all to enjoy.
VIEWING THE DISPLAY
The official 2023 Gingerbread display begins on Monday, November 27, 2023 and will continue through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Explore an array of exquisite gingerbread houses meticulously crafted by talented competitors from across the nation in the grandest gingerbread house competition of all.
Guests not staying at the Resort are invited to view the display after 4:00 p.m. on Sundays or anytime Monday through Thursday, based on parking availability and excluding holidays and the following dates: December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1. All Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for registered resort guests and those that have confirmed dining reservations. Display access is subject to hotel capacity, including pedestrian traffic. Please note that only Registered Resort Pets will be permitted. No outside pets will be allowed. Before travelling to the property, visit our Facebook page to verify display access is open for public viewing. Click for Live Property Updates
HOLIDAY PARKING PROGRAM
Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Partner program in 2013, we have been honored to contribute over $923,000 to not-for-profit partners in Buncombe County, North Carolina. During the Fall & Holiday season, there is no complimentary parking on property. From October 1, 2023 – January 2, 2024, parking rates are as follows:
- Valet Parking: $35 for day parking & overnight guests
- Self-Parking: $25 for day parking & overnight guests
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
It all began with a small group of gingerbread houses built by community members in 1992 as another way to celebrate the holiday season with no plans to continue the following year. There was no possible way to know that more than two decades later The Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition™ would be one of the nation's most celebrated and competitive holiday events.
As the event grew, so did the caliber of judges and competitors. Our panel of judges represents nationally renowned food and media professionals and the level of competition has attracted the highest quality of design, artistry and pastry expertise. The competition has merited broadcast coverage by NBC’s TODAY Show, ABC's Good Morning America, the Travel Channel, and the Food Network.
The Gingerbread Display has grown in more than just entries; it has become a true family holiday tradition. From the very young to the very young at heart, the reaction to this magical experience is the same - one of wonder, awe and delight.
The official 2023 Gingerbread display begins on Monday, November 27, 2023 and will continue through Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Guests not staying at the Resort are invited to view the display after 4:00 p.m. on Sundays or anytime Monday through Thursday, based on parking availability and excluding holidays and the following dates: December 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and January 1. All Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for registered resort guests and those that have confirmed dining reservations. Display access is subject to hotel capacity, including pedestrian traffic. Please note that only registered resort pets will be permitted. No outside pets will be allowed.
PARKING PROCEDURE
Due to limited oversized vehicle parking space, groups visiting the hotel must make advanced reservations via the respective forms linked below. Reservations are based on availability. Reservation requests will be accepted as of August 1, 2023. This applies to buses, vans or any non-standard size vehicles that do not properly fit in a traditional parking space. Oversized vehicles that arrive without prior arrangements will be asked to return once proper arrangements have been made.
For liability purposes, vehicles will not be permitted to drop guests off and park outside of the resort. A parking space must be reserved, and the vehicle must remain on property for the duration of the visit.
RESERVATION OPTIONS
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Oversized Vehicle Parking - Group Dining Reservations
Available December 15-22, 26-29, 2023 – January 2, 2024.
Reservations are based on availability.
Complete the 2023 Holiday Season Oversized Vehicle Parking Request Form for Group Dining Reservations, linked below. Submission of this form will initiate the reservation process but does not guarantee a reservation. Only an Omni Grove Park Inn issued parking pass serves as confirmation of your reservation and a signed dining agreement must be on file.
Group dining reservations are open daily, based on availability. Groups visiting the hotel with a confirmed dining reservation will be issued an Omni Grove Park Inn parking pass with date and time of arrival.
2023 Oversized Vehicle Parking Request Form – Group Dining Reservations
Oversized Vehicle Parking - Gingerbread Display Viewing Only
Reservations are closed.
The hotel has reached capacity for bus and oversized vehicle parking without confirmed dining reservations for the remainder of the Gingerbread season.
Only buses with an Omni Grove Park Inn issued parking pass are approved to park on property during their designated reservation time/date. For liability purposes, vehicles will not be permitted to drop guests off and park outside of the resort.
The 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition will be held in November 2024. Please check back; competition and display details to be announced in Summer 2024.