Gingerbread House Competition in Umeå
Do you have what it takes to become this year’s master baker? Here’s your chance to show off your creativity and spread some holiday spirit in the library! Build a classic gingerbread house or let your imagination run wild and create something completely unique. Register by 26 November!
Start date: 27 November 2025 08:30
End date: 28 November 2025 11:30
Organiser: SLU University Library
Venue: SLU University Library
Location: Umeå
Last day of registration: 26 November 2025
This year’s gingerbread house competition is open to all students and staff at SLU in Umeå. The entries will be on display in the SLU Library from 1–12 December, and during that time visitors can vote for their favourite. The winning creation will be announced on 15 December.
Registration and entry
Register by 26 november in the form below. If you are entering as a team, only one registration is needed.
Hand in your finished entry to the Service Center on 27–28 November, between 8:30 and 11:30. Please bring your own tray to display your creation on.
Rules and exhibition
The main structure must be made of gingerbread dough, and everything on the creation should be edible. Store-bought dough is fine, but ready-made houses are not allowed. You are welcome to add lights and other decorations.
You can compete either individually or as a team. Participation is, of course, voluntary and the baking should be done in your free time.
The exhibition opens on 1 December at 10:00, when everyone is welcome to join us for some mulled wine and gingerbread cookies.
Gather a few teammates, come up with an idea, and sign up today!
In case of any questions, contact Hanna josefsson