Science of Gingerbread
Southern California’s Largest gingerbread competition is returning to Discovery Cube OC and LA in 2024, and YOU can take part! All participants receive a special invite to our exclusive Science of Gingerbread Awards, plus a chance to win prizes. For competition entry information and rules, see below.
Gingerbread submissions are now closed. See below for Display and Programming information.
Vote for your favorite entry!
People’s Choice Awards
Visiting the Science of Gingerbread Display? You will have a chance to vote for your favorite gingerbread house display in OC and LA! The winner will be announced on Instagram @thediscoverycube
Step 1: Collect your ticket from the designated staff member at your campus
Step 2: Find your favorite gingerbread structure and write the number of it on the ticket
Step 3: Submit the ticket into the designated box you will find in person at the gingerbread spaces
Display Details and Programming Information
See all the entries displayed starting November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025. To read more about display and programming information for Science of Gingerbread, click below.
Award Categories
Winter Wonderland
Create a masterpiece that captures the enchanted beauty of Winter Wonderland. Imagine a snowy landscape, adorned with gingerbread creations that evoke the magic of the season. Whether it’s a cozy cabin nestled in the woods or a snowy village scene, this category welcomes all things wintery and whimsical.
World of Science
Explore the fascinating connection between gingerbread and science in this category. Use your skills to craft intricate structures, machines, or scientific experiments. From molecular gingerbread structures to edible robots, this category encourages a creative fusion of gingerbread artistry and STEM concepts, showcasing the Science of Gingerbread in a delicious and educational way.
It’s a Small World
Travel through the globe with your creations and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultural traditions. This category invites you to depict scenes, architecture, and customs around the world, all crafted from gingerbread. Whether it’s a Japanese tea ceremony, an Italian piazza, or any other cultural tradition, bring the diversity of our planet to life through gingerbread artistry.
Behind the Bakers
Share your inspiration and creative process by submitting behind-the-scenes footage of your creation in progress. Whether through photos or videos (preferred), show us who YOU are, what sparked your theme, and how you engineered your unique design. This is your chance to showcase your creativity, skills, and passion! All Behind the Bakers submissions will be entered for a chance to win $500 and could be featured on Discovery Cube’s social media channels! Submit your content by emailing socialmediaoc@discoverycube.org
Royal Icing
Learn how to make royal icing for your gingerbread creation! Royal icing is easy to make, and fun for the whole family!
Science of Gingerbread
