The Omni Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28804

2024 Gingerbread Information

Cup of hot cocoa and a gingerbread cookie

A Twist on Tradition

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville and our surrounding communities have faced significant hardship. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition. This was not a choice made lightly, as this cherished event holds a special place in our hearts and has become a beloved holiday tradition for many.

For over three decades, Gingerbread has brought joy, artistry, and wonder to all who gather to experience it. It has become a hallmark of the season. Our valued competitors are truly the heart of this competition. We are saddened that we cannot come together formally this year to honor their ginger-works-of-art, but we eagerly look forward to welcoming them back to the hotel in 2025 to celebrate their creativity and passion once more. The 2025 National Gingerbread House Competition entry form and display viewing information will be available on this page starting July 25, 2025.

Gingerbread Trail of Giving: Nov. 23 - Jan. 5

We remain committed to keeping the spirit of the competition alive during Asheville’s recovery period. This season, over 45 competitors will bring their gingerbread creations to be displayed for visitors and locals to view at the resort and local businesses. While the pieces will not be professionally judged, this change in format will allow us to share the beauty and magic of our competitors’ work with the community—a community that deeply needs the hope and joy their artistry can bring. Gingerbread entries will go on display starting Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, January 5.

As you embark on this Sugar & Spice Stroll throughout Asheville, savor the gingerbread works of art and tag us on Instagram (@omnigrovepark) and Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) or use #TrailofGiving and #groveparkinn to share your experience.

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Omni Grove Park Inn  290 Macon Ave., NC 28804

Grovewood Village

111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804

Dancing Bear Toys

518 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

Mast General Store

15 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Grove Arcade

1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

The S&W Market

56 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28801

Woolworth Walk

25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Sierra Nevada

100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732

Hazel Twenty Boutique

16 Patton Ave Suite 02, Asheville, NC 28801

Highland Brewing (East Asheville)

12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803

Horse + Hero

14 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Good Hot Fish

10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Gallery Melange

67 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

Bender Gallery

29 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Gallery Cor

19 Biltmore Ave Suite 102, Asheville, NC 28801

Mark Bettis Gallery

123 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801

Russell and Armstrong Gallery

60 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

The North Carolina Arboretum

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

The Cottage Collections

30 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Fired Up! Creative Lounge

26 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801

Element Tree Essentials

18 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801

Rocket Fizz Asheville

21 Battery Park Ave Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Gallery of Art

82 Patton Ave #2803, Asheville, NC 28801

Curio 2 Battery Park Ave, Ashville, NC 28801
Union

18 Haywood St., Ashville, NC 28801

Jeffrey 20 Artful Way Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801
Bear's Smokehouse 135 Coxe Avenue Ashville, NC
Well Played Board Game Cafe 162 Coxe Avenue, Suite 101, Ashville, NC
 

12 Days of Gingerbread

The hotel will continue, “The 12 Days of Gingerbread” by presenting some of this year’s Gingerbread creations on the hotel’s Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) and Instagram (@omnigrovepark) channels from December 1 - 12, 2024 to spark Ginger-love for all. Providing a virtual way for all to take part in this beloved tradition.

Holiday Parking Program 

Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Partner program in 2013, we have been honored to contribute over $1.1 million dollars to not-for-profit partners in Western North Carolina. During the Fall & Holiday season, there is no complimentary parking on property. Starting December 1, 2024, there will not be complimentary parking on property. From December 1 – 31, 2024, the parking rates will be as follows:

Valet Parking | $40 for day parking & overnight guests
Self-Parking |
$30 for day parking & overnight guests

Bus and Oversized Vehicle Information

Bus or Oversized vehicles without an official OGPI parking pass and reservation will be turned away. If you have a reservation on file but have not received a parking pass, please contact us:
For Dining Buses: [email protected]
For Viewing Only Buses: [email protected]

How it all Began 

It all began with a small group of gingerbread houses built by community members in 1992 as another way to celebrate the holiday season with no plans to continue the following year. There was no possible way to know that more than two decades later The Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House Competition™ would be one of the nation's most celebrated and competitive holiday events.

As the event grew, so did the caliber of judges and competitors. Our panel of judges represents nationally renowned food and media professionals, and the level of competition has attracted the highest quality of design, artistry and pastry expertise. The competition has merited broadcast coverage by NBC’s TODAY Show, ABC's Good Morning America, the Travel Channel, and the Food Network.

The Gingerbread Display has grown in more than just entries; it has become a true family holiday tradition. From the very young to the very young at heart, the reaction to this magical experience is the same - one of wonder, awe and delight.