The Christmas, visitors to Black Creek will get a chance to see a real Gingerbread Village. Last week I got  a sneak peak a the entries in the Gingerbread house competition. Entrants were students at culinary schools,caterers, or serious bakers, and each person created a replica of one of the buildings in Black Creek Pioneer Village. It was really cool!

Gingerbread Village competition at Black Creeek

When it is all set up for the public, the Gingerbread Village will have a small train steaming through the display. Based on the house I saw, the Gingerbread Village is going to look great. Starting December 4, visitors to Black Creek will be able to see the miniature village and buy raffle tickets to win one of the houses! Here are some more shots to whet your appetite:

If you've been to Black Creek Pioneer Village before, you may recognize this building. It's the Dominion Carriage Works.

First place winner Suzanne Zimmerman with Gill Haley, one of the judges. Suzanne's dog at the first to houses she made, so third time was the charm for her beautiful rendering of the Tinsmith Shop.

Burwick House: this creation won third prize in the competition.

Look at the detail on the Doctor's House, which took second prize.

This shot shows the front facade of the winning entry: the Tinsmith Shop.

This shows some of the detail at the back of the Half Way House.

Third place winner.