Contact: Eve Gelman, Public Relations Manager (215) 794-4018 egelman@peddlersvillage.com
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE 26th ANNUAL PEDDLER’S VILLAGE GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION AND DISPLAY!
The Fragrant and Festive Display Decorates Village Gazebo.
(LAHASKA, PA) Nov. 21, 2006…The historic Neshaminy Warwick Chapel, a colorful “Puss-in-Boots”, a dainty Victorian home, the nativity scene and a picturesque country village are among the artful sweets brought to life with gingerbread, icing, candy and imagination at the 26th Annual Peddler’s Village Gingerbread House Competition and Display.
The free exhibit, located in the Village Gazebo on the Main Green, features more than 100 dazzling confectionary creations. This holiday feast for the eyes will be open to the public through January 4, 2007. The display will be closed on Christmas Day and will close at 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
More than $4,000 in cash and prizes have been awarded in the following categories:
Authentic Reproduction
1st Place—Dawn Ludlow, Sellersville, PA
2nd Place—Gail Wallace, Downingtown, PA
3rd Place—Mahria Burge, Levittown, PA
Honorable Mention—Wagner Family, Perkasie, PA
Honorable Mention—Maggie DelZotto, Hatfield, PA
Honorable Mention—Cheryl Costello and Ginny Weibel, Sellersville, PA
Unusual 3-Dimensional
1st Place (tie)—Francine Griffith, Meshoppen, PA
2nd Place—Jaime Sipp, Lansdale, PA
3rd Place—Jessica Ferrer, Titusville, NJ
Honorable Mention—Anne Coppola, Middletown,NY
Honorable Mention—Lauralynn & Alyssa Caimi, Warminster, PA
Honorable Mention—Brendy Hardy, Perkasie, PA
Honorable Mention—Kristin Ellis, Langhorne, PA
Amateur
1st Place—Kevin Devine, Philadelphia, PA
2nd Place (tie)—Catarina Bisbiglia, Sewell, NJ
2nd Place (tie)—Carolyn Fox, Southampton, PA
3rd Place—Jennifer Hays, Hatboro, PA
Honorable Mention—Tommy Bader, Furlong, PA
Honorable Mention—Tina Ford, Plumsteadville, PA
Honorable Mention—Regina Sands, Bethlehem, PA
Traditional
1st Place—Carolyn Griffing, Doylestown, PA
2nd Place—Mariann Stephens, Trenton, NJ
3rd Place—Sally Shellenberger, Allentown, PA
Honorable Mention—Megan Zola,
Hamilton Square, NJ
Honorable Mention—Karen Montana/Girls Scouts of Freedom Valley, Troop 1867, Chalfont
Honorable Mention—Claire Doherty, Solebury, PA
Student (Ages 13-18)
1st Place—Rachel Hillegas, Canadensis, PA
2nd Place—Kelly Slabicki, Ottsville, PA
3rd Place—Amanda Scharff/Center for Technical Studies, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Honorable Mention—Megan Reim/Pennridge High School, Perkasie, PA
Honorable Mention—Katie Marie Gioia/Center for Technical Studies, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Honorable Mention—Laura Doherty, New Hope, PA
KidsOnly! (Ages 12 and under)
1st Place—Keith Wagner, Perkasie, PA
2nd Place—Cory Keener, Stockton, NJ
3rd Place—Tie Rebecca Weisel, Chalfont, PA
3rd Place—Tie Eileen Fagan/St. Hillary of Poiters Third Grade, Rydal, PA
Honorable Mention—Sophia Steinberg,
Brooklyn, NY
Honorable Mention—Shelby Kellner, Lederach, PA
Honorable Mention—Kelly Cimino/Girl Scout Troop 585, Warrington, PA
Honorable Mention—Anastasio Tassillo,
West Orange, NJ
Judges for this year's competition included Debi Lang, Peddler's Village gingerbread seminar instructor and member of the International Association of Cooking Professionals.
Peddler’s Village is located at Routes 202 and Street Road in Lahaska. Follow the winding brick pathways of the Village throughout 42 acres of lush landscaping and charming 18th century-style architecture for a unique shopping and dining experience. Peddler’s Village has something for everyone from 70 quality specialty shops and six restaurants to the 70-room Golden Plough Inn and Giggleberry Fair family entertainment center. Enjoy free seasonal festivals and year-round family events. For more information, please visit www.peddlersvillage.com or call 215-794-4000. |
