The Omni Grove Park Inn
Jaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
More than 150 entries from around the country were judged at the 21st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. Kimberly Thalman from Franklin, Wis., took home the Grand Prize for her incredible panda bear display.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Glenda Tant from Lebanon, Tenn., took second place in the adult division for her humorous Santa Claus scene.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Rita Adams from Ringgold, Calif., tied for third place in the adult division for her festive Ferris wheel.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Jennifer Elmore and Michael Willauer from Apex, N.C., tied for third place with their adorable elves inside a workshop.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
The Courtland High School German Club from Spotsylvania, Va., took first place in the teen division with their winter display.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Second place in the teen division went to Elisabeth Somerville from Montreat, N.C.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
In third place for the teen division was Lilli McFerrin from Black Mountain, N.C., with a magnificent Mary Poppins creation.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Amanda Spafford from Maryville, Tenn., was the Youth First Place Winner, creating a friendly turtle sculpture.The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Youth Second Place Winner was awarded to Carley & Carter Cantrell from Cookeville, Tenn., who interpreted "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe."The Omni Grove Park InnJaw-dropping Gingerbread Houses
Shan Patel from Asheville, N.C., took home third place in the youth division, with a wonderful Italian diorama.The Omni Grove Park Inn
