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Gingerbread House Competition underway in Franklin

art gingerbreadThe Franklin Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd annual Gingerbread House Competition during the Winter Wonderland Celebration Dec. 5-12. The gingerbread creations will be located in the board room at the Franklin Town Hall on Main Street.

The competition will be divided into three divisions: adults (18 and older), youth (12-17) and children (11 and under). Entry fees are $25 for adults and $10 for youth and children. Cash prizes will be awarded to the grand prize winners of each division. The adult grand prize winner will be awarded $250, and $100 will be given to the winners of both the youth and children divisions. Ribbons will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place winners, as well as participation ribbons to all other entries. Spectators will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite entry determining the People’s Choice winner in each category. 

An entry form and rules for the competition can be picked up at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce offices and are available on the chamber’s website at www.visitfranklinnc.com. Deadline for registration is Monday, Nov. 24 and can be mailed or delivered to the chamber. Entries should be delivered to Franklin Town Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. All entries should be picked up by Monday, Dec. 15.

This event is being sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Russell Hawkins, State Farm Agents Amy Manshack (Georgia Road), Cindy Rodgers (Highlands Road), John Lambin (Walmart) and Franklin Insurance Agency.

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