Scents & Sweets Competition and Auction
December 5, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll Street
Free
The holidays bring out the creativity in all of us, so why not let the gingerbread structures and floral arrangements at this year’s Scents & Sweets competition inspire you? Join us for an exhibit and reception showcasing festive gingerbread and holiday wreath creations!
Special thanks to Roy Rogers Restaurants and Distillery Lane Ciderworks for providing the refreshments!
Interested in competing? Check back later for the 2024 application!
Walk Away With A Piece for Your Home
Select floral and gingerbread pieces will be available in the annual Scents & Sweets Silent Auction. Bid throughout the night to take home a holiday piece for your home!
People’s Choice – Your Votes Count!
Don’t forget to grab a ballot as you enter the competition. All competitors have the chance to win prizes based on YOUR votes.
2023 Winners
| Category | First Place | Second Place | People’s Choice |
| Wreath: Amateur |
“Christmas in the Adirondacks” by Mary McGee | “‘Candy at Christmas” by Dana Taylor | “‘Candy at Christmas” by Dana Taylor |
| Wreath: Professional |
“Christmas in Glade Valley” by Lori Himes (Aboom LTD) | “Christmas in the Woods” by Patti Taylor | “Merry and Bright” by Diana Edgar |
| Gingerbread: Child, Individual |
“Peppermint Wonderland” by Lizzie Williams | “Christmas Morning” by Daanya Rebecca Razvi | “Peppermint Wonderland” by Lizzie Williams |
| Gingerbread: Child, Group |
“Carillon” by Katie and Elisabeth Lehman | “Beach Vibes” by the Souders Children | “Carillon” by the Katie and Elisabeth Lehman |
| Gingerbread: Teen |
“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” by Aliya Razvi | “Christmas in the Jungle” by Sara Razvi | “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” by Aliya Razvi |
| Gingerbread: Amateur |
“Holiday Magic”” by Amber Dickson | “Christmas Spirit” by CJ Razvi | “Holiday Magic” by Amber Dickson |
| Gingerbread: Professional |
“For the Birds” by Rebekah Ontiveros (Hive Cake Shop) | N/A | “For the Birds” by Rebekah Ontiveros (Hive Cake Shop) |
