CANTON – The drop off time for entries in TAUNY’s Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest Tuesday, Nov. 21-Tuesday, Nov. 28, during regular business hours at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St.

In anticipation of the 2018 exhibit on North Country folk instruments, the theme for this year’s gingerbread contest is “Where the Music Happens.” TAUNY invites bakers to get creative and imagine the spaces where people play and enjoy music.

The 2017 Sugar & Spice Gingerbread Contest and Display will open at the organization’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at center.

Sugar & Spice entries must be made of gingerbread baked from scratch and be entirely edible.

A registration form will include space for a brief description of the gingerbread house and/or a statement from the artist.

Entries will be accepted and prizes awarded in four categories: adult (ages 18+), youth (12-17 with no adult help), children (under 12 with minimal adult help), and family/youth/community group.

Entries created by groups are encouraged.

Interested participants who wish to display their work, but not enter the competition are also welcome.

The 2017 Sugar & Spice display and contest are supported by underwriting from Stewart’s Shops.