National Gingerbread House Competition returns for 2025. Here’s what you need to know
By Mia Mendez
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ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Omni Grove Park Inn is welcoming back the National Gingerbread House Competition after the popular holiday event was called off in 2024 because of Helene.
After judging takes place on Monday, the public is invited to view the confectionery constructions beginning Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Non-inn guests can come to the Omni Grove Park Inn to view the display anytime Monday through Thursday, or after 6 p.m. on Sundays. Those viewing times run until Jan. 4, with only a handful of exceptions.
The following are dates when the display is closed to those who aren’t staying at the inn:
Nov. 27 Dec. 7 Dec. 23-26 Dec. 30-Jan. 1 Valet parking costs $40 for day parking and for overnight guests. Self-parking costs $30.
According to the inn, the hotel has donated more than $1.1 million to a variety of local nonprofit organizations from a portion of each parking charge collected since 2013.
Those who can’t make it to Asheville this holiday season to see the display in person will still have the opportunity to take part in the fun from home. From Dec. 1–12, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa will host “The 12 Days of Gingerbread,” showcasing this year’s entries on the hotel’s Facebook and Instagram.
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