Gingerbread styled villages at the Rockwall County Discovery Garden - 875 Riding Club Road, Rockwall

Be a part of the 1st ever Gingerbread Village of this type in Rockwall County.

Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate. Challenge your business, school, etc. to have a complete village. Sizes of gingerbread styled structures are to be Birdhouse size. Structures can be made or purchased from craft stores. The structures should be crafted in the image of gingerbread houses/shops. The use of solar powered Christmas lights is encouraged.

Village shops, houses, schools, etc. will be accepted at the Rockwall County Extension Office from November 16- 30. Villages will be on display (outside) at the Rockwall County Discovery Garden beginning December 5th, following the Rockwall Christmas Parade through January 8th, 2010.

What a wonderful way to celebrate the season and enjoy it while tantalizing all of the senses.

Gingerbread cookies, cider, and hot chocolate will be served on Saturday, December 5th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m for the Grand Opening.


Details for Gingerbread Junction

Birdhouse Size Structures
Individual or groups

DO’s
Make it of anything that will withstand inclimate weather as structures will be outside. - Think outside the box.

Use bright colors, patterns, shapes etc.

Can appear to be covered with snow.

Can use solar lights. Solar charger should be included when delivered to Extension Office.

Identify the owner on the structure - i.e.
Big Boy Bank
the Double Singletary Home
Z & B Learning Institute
Ladeeda’s Gazebo etc.

Put covering or door on the structure to keep out squatters

On Saturday morning, January 9th, 10 am to noon please pick up your structure. Structures not picked up will be donated to Helping Hands.

Use of solar powered LED Christmas lights is encouraged allowing for evening tours.


DON’Ts

No real candy please.

No prize or heirloom birdhouses please.

REMEMBER

Garden will be open weekdays from 3:00 - 8:00pm, from 10:00am - 5:00pm weekends.

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