The Great Gingerbread House Hunt

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Event Description

Celebrate the holiday season with The Great Gingerbread House Hunt! This enchanting event is the perfect opportunity to explore our town’s beautifully decorated shop windows, each adorned with a unique and lovingly handcrafted gingerbread house. It's a delightful activity for all ages, filled with creativity, community spirit, and a dash of competition.


Discover the artistry of local makers as you stroll through town, marveling at the intricate details of each gingerbread creation. Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite display and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a special prize pack generously contributed by local businesses. Join the hunt, support local shops, and soak in the magic of Christmas in our community!


How to Play


Joining The Great Gingerbread House Hunt is simple and fun for all ages. Here’s how you can participate:

  1. Pick Up an Entry Form: Starting Monday, 2 December, grab your entry form from any participating shop.
  2. Explore the Gingerbread Houses: Wander through town to find the stunning gingerbread houses displayed in shop windows. As you spot each one, jot down the corresponding number next to the shop name on your form.
  3. Vote for Your Favorite: Be sure to choose your favorite gingerbread house display and note your selection.
  4. Submit Your Entry Form: Drop off your completed form by Saturday, 21 December, for your chance to win one of the fabulous prizes. Winners will be revealed on Monday, 23 December.

Stay tuned for more details on where to find entry forms and submission boxes once the competition begins.


Important Dates

  • Competition Opens: Monday, 2 December
  • Competition Closes: Saturday, 21 December
  • Winners Announced: Monday, 23 December (Check our social media and website for updates!)


Get ready to embrace the holiday cheer and experience the joy of The Great Gingerbread House Hunt!



 Grab an entry form from any participating business, track down all the houses, and write down their numbers for your chance to win a share of over $3500 in prizes!


 Plus, vote for your favourite gingerbread masterpiece and help choose this year’s winner.

 Gather your friends and family, support local businesses, and join the hunt for holiday magic!


 The Great Gingerbread House Hunt— starts on Monday in Devonport. Don’t miss the fun! 


PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

AH Pease Shoe Store

Bathroom Envy

Bra-Vo Lingerie

Café 137

Canoe N Surf

Devonport Bookshop

Devonport Library

E&J Korean Fried Chicken

Elizabeth Matthews Gifts / Devonport Gifts

Evolve Sports & Leisure

Fay’s Jewellers

Front Row Fashions

Get Smart Hairdressing

Hair Odyssey

Halleys Lighting & Design

I.D.I Boutique

Just For You Homewares & Gifts

Lily & Luna

Luzette Florist

My Flower Studio

Passport Surf

So Silver, So Gold

Sportspower

Storktalk

The MAC Shop+

The White Wardrobe

Tribe Collective

Waterfront News & Lotto

ENTRY BOX LOCATIONS:

Visitor Information Centre - paranaple art centre

Hub Arcade - Rooke Street Mall

FoodWorks - East Devonport

Thru Way Arcade - Fourways

Location
Devonport, Tasmania

Start

End

2nd December
21st December