Attractions
Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Crawl
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150December 24
All Day Event
December 23 @ 5:31 pm
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Crawl is ready to bring festive cheer to the community! Beginning December 16, visitors and locals alike are invited to explore the sweetest creations of the season, beautifully displayed at participating local businesses throughout South Lake Tahoe.
The Gingerbread Crawl showcases entries from the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition, including winning masterpieces from both adult and youth categories. Businesses across the city have generously opened their doors to host these festive works of art, creating a self-guided holiday experience that’s perfect for all ages.
Explore the South Shore and marvel at the incredible gingerbread creations displayed at these participating locations:
- Artemis Lakefront Cafe
- “Festive Vikingsholm” by Joanna, Zella, & Alice Lilly
- Barton Performance
- “Cassidy Boathouse” by Kelly Smith Cassidy
- Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe
- “Swedish Snow Villa” by Emily Christensen
- Black Bear Lodge
- “Lost in the Woods” by Alexis Ortiz & Sayra Chavez
- Catalyst for Community
- “Grandpa Tom’s Coco Cottage” by Grace Harding
- Elevate Wellness Center
- Christmas in the Mountains” by Miriam Locke
- Explore Tahoe Visitors Center
- 1st Place Award Winner:“A Very Beary Christmas” by Rachel Derry
- “The Tahome” by Alic Dolan & Becca Nick
- Forest Suites Resort
- 3rd Place Award Winner: “The Sugar Plum Manor” by Rudy Baginski
- “Winter Cabin in the Woods” by Alicia Agnew & Family
- “The Wizard of Tahoe; Wicked Witches of West Shore” by Ashley Heilig, Emily Szargowicz, Kim Wykoff, Eileen Whalen
- South Lake Tahoe City Hall
- “Gingerbread Chateau” by Christina F.
- “Santa’s House at Heavenly” by RuthAnne Key & Timonthy Pontes
- “Christmas Tree Far” by Kayla
- South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
- People’s Choice Award Winner:“The Edible Estate” by Stephanie Zepeda
- “Sweet Escape Bakery” by Kristianne Hannemann
- “Frostwood Cabin” by Hannah Christensen
- South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Swim Complex
- Little Bakers’ Award Winner: “Clucking Around the Chicken Coop” by Oliva Baginski
- All entries from the Youth Competition
- The Village Board Shop
- “Christmas Cookie Workshop” by Caitlin Tomson -Tahoe Cakes by Grace/Frankie’s Tahoe
- Welcome Home Shoppe
- Second Place Award Winner:“Zeus & Friends” by Patti Summers & Kelly Scheweim
- Will & Ivey
- “TahoeTessie’s Holiday House” by Sara Hunter
These gingerbread masterpieces are part of the city’s Gingerbread House Competition sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. The event showcases the talents of local bakers and builders. Click the link below for the full map of locations and plan your festive adventure. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event!
Get driving directions and view the interactive map here:
“This is a great opportunity for the community to support our local businesses while experiencing some incredible holiday artistry,” said Emily Abernathy, Special Events Coordinator. “The competition entries are truly stunning, and the Gingerbread Crawl allows everyone to enjoy them while shopping local and celebrating the season.”
Make a day of it: Grab a hot cocoa, visit each location, and see these festive gingerbread masterpieces up close. Don’t forget to show your support for local businesses along the way—shop, dine, and celebrate the season of giving!
For more information and updates about the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Crawl, visit the City Website or follow @SLTParksAndRec.
About the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition
The Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition celebrates creativity, community spirit, and holiday cheer. The event is sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and proceeds from the event benefit the South Tahoe Parks Foundation, supporting recreational programs and facilities in the region.
Alternate Contact: Emily Abernathy, Special Events Coordinator, 530-318-8805.
Photo: Photo of First Place winner Rachel Derry with her entry, “A Very Beary Christmas”, Photo of “A Very Beary Christmas”, Photo of Olivia Baginski, winner of the Little Bakers Award with her aunt Rudy Baginski, winner of the 3rd Place Award, Photo of “Clucking Around the Chicken Coop” winner of the Little Bakers’ Award, Photo of “Lost in the Woods” at the Black Bear Lodge.
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