Discovery Cube OC and LA

Science of Gingerbread

The sweetest competition of the season is BACK! Southern California’s LARGEST gingerbread competition is returning to Discovery Cube OC and LA, and YOU can take part! Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned gingerbread architect, your creation can be part of a one-of-a-kind display that blends creativity, engineering, and holiday magic! All participants receive a special invite to our exclusive Science of Gingerbread Awards, plus a chance to win prizes.

Ready to build your masterpiece?

About the Competition

Guests can drop off their gingerbread creations between November 21–29 for a chance to be recognized at our awards ceremony on December 4. Then, the holiday fun continues as these masterpieces go on display for the public from December 5 – January 3 at Discovery Cube Orange County and December 5 – January 10 at Discovery Cube Los Angeles. Come see how imagination, engineering, and a little holiday magic come together in this sweet seasonal showcase!

Competition and display information coming soon!

 

SOG Winners 2025

Orange County

Junior – #66 The 6-7 Holiday Home

Teen – #29 It’s a Small World

Adult – #85 – Apollo Command & Service Module

Large group – #112 Before Dragons Left

Small Group – #82 A Dog’s Winter Wonderland

Global Traditions and Landmarks- #65 Yosemite Valley

Winter Holiday – #105 Sweet Symphony

Science of Sweet Creations – #57 Tommy’s Tummy

Eco-inspired creations – #71- Compost Cottage

 

Orange County (Continued)

Honorable Mentions

#84 Love is an Open Door

#120 Alta Dena Strong

#70 Big Ben, Big Benji

President’s Junior Engineer Award – #106 Carousel of the World

President’s Engineer Award – #115 Painted Ladies

Los Angeles

Junior: #1 My first Gingerbread House by Wesi Duque

Small Groups: # 26 Gingerbread Koala Surf School by the Hankins Family

Winter Holiday Theme: # 16 Family Winter Village by Yadiel, Annette, Bella, Maggie, Mayali

Science of Sweet Creations: # 10 Nuclear North Pole by Wall Family –

Eco-Inspired Creations: #14 Winter Bunnyland by Glory Asisto –

Executive Director’s Jr. Engineer Award: #25 Yo Ho Ho Holidays by Charlotte, Carly, Joesphine and George Wooldridge

Executive Director’s Engineer Award: #11 The Gingerbread Ballet by Emma, Charlene, and Pancho Rodriguez