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Sugar and Spice competition seeks participants for gingerbread storytelling in Canton

Posted 10/26/15

The Boldt Castle Powerhouse, rendered in gingerbread by the Pierce family of Heuvelton, took second place in the youth category in TAUNY’s 2014 Sugar and Spice competition. CANTON -- For the 2015 …

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Sugar and Spice competition seeks participants for gingerbread storytelling in Canton

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The Boldt Castle Powerhouse, rendered in gingerbread by the Pierce family of Heuvelton, took second place in the youth category in TAUNY’s 2014 Sugar and Spice competition.

CANTON -- For the 2015 Sugar and Spice competition, community members are invited to tell a story in gingerbread with the theme of “Children’s Literature.”

Whether it is inspired by a traditional fairy tale, a classic children's series, or a recent Young Adult fiction favorite, TAUNY challenges participants to recreate a scene or setting from the story.

For thirteen years, contestants from throughout the region have competed in various age categories as well as for the People's Choice award that will be voted on at TAUNY's annual open house in December.

Sugar and Spice entries must be made of gingerbread baked from scratch and be entirely edible. All entries must be at The TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., by Wednesday, Dec. 2.

A registration form will include space for a brief excerpt from the book or story represented, 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. More information is available at tauny.org.

To prepare for the contest, TAUNY offers a Gingerbread Workshop with expert gingerbread builder Sue Wilder on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at TAUNY. The cost is $40 per gingerbread station, up to four people at a station. The fee is $35 for TAUNY Friends. Children must have supervision. Info: www.tauny.org.