LOCAL BAKERS CROWNED WINNERS OF FOURTH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING COMPETITION
The results are in from the 2025 Weirton Festival Committee’s Annual Gingerbread House Competition! Twenty-two local bakers showcased their extraordinary creativity and edible architecture for this year’s bake-off. Each creation featured a diverse array of festive designs making it hard to choose winners.
The winners for this year's competition are:
Original Category – Allison Bracken
Group Effort Youth Category – Ashton Beckart – The “A” Team
Group Effort Adult Category – Kate and Robby Snow – The Snows
People’s Choice Category with 107 Votes – Jacky Selman – Selman Siblings
Committee’s Choice Category – Julia Bayne
Thank you to all who participated! The enthusiastic participation and imagination brought to life through gingerbread, frosting, and candy is a true symbol of the creativity and festive spirit in the Ohio Valley!
Gingerbread House Competition Made Possible by These Generous Sponsors
• Taylor & Makricostas Law Offices
• Theo Yianni's Greek Restaurant
• Nick’s Auto Sales & Rebuilders
• Primanti Bros.
• Gus's Goodies
• Fiesta DinnerwareTableware Company
• Sweet Temptations Pastry Shop
• DeFelice Brothers Pizza
• Papa John's Pizza
• Sheetz of Weirton