Who: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is getting the word out early so people

What: Have plenty of time to bake their ideas and cook up their entries for the luxury Hill Country resort’s Seventh Annual Gingerbread House Competition! This year’s competition theme is “Austin: Live Music Capital of the World.”  From popular performers, music venues or guitars made of gingerbread, every entry should relate to music in some form or fashion

       Grand Prizes:

–       Adult Category: $1,000

–       Professional/Corporate Category: $1,000 plus $1,000 donation to Make-A- Wish of Central/South Texas in their company’s name

–       Teen Category: $500

–       Youth Category: $250

–       Social Media People’s Choice Award: Dinner for two at 8212 Wine Bar & Grill OR a round of golf on one of the resort’s four championship courses

Judges:

–       Steven Stellingwerf, Author of The Gingerbread Book

–       Kathrin Brewer, Make-A-Wish of Central & South Texas, Executive Director

–       Susie Ellwood, Austin American-Statesman Publisher

–       Allison Mack, Owner & Co-founder of Austin Moms Blog

                        Those interested in participating may review the rules and procedures document and download the entry form and submit online atwww.omnihotels.com/bartoncreek/gingerbreadcompetition.

When: Entry forms must be completed and submitted by Sunday, Nov. 30 and gingerbread houses must be dropped off at the Wildflower Atrium at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa between noon and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

                        Awards Ceremony/Dessert Reception/Holiday Tree Lighting

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

    8212 Barton Club Drive

Austin, Texas 78735

Other:Steven Stellingwerf, Author of The Gingerbread, book will conduct a complimentary “How to Make a Gingerbread House” class in Live Oak BC at the resort on Monday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Those who attend the class may submit their gingerbread creations to this year’s competition. Please call Julia Teague at 512-329-4665 to reserve your spot in the class.