The History Centers “Festival of Gingerbread” Featured in Fort Wayne Family Magazine

The “Greater Fort Wayne Family Magazine” featured the Festival of Gingerbread in their December issue– the article is entitled “Fort Wayne Serves Up Festive Fun.” They interviewed Todd Pelfrey, took pictures of kids making a gingerbread house, and wrote a great article about the Festival.

This free magazine can be picked up at any of hundreds of locations in the Fort Wayne area. But if you can’t find a copy, please stop by the History Center as they have some available.

You can also access the E-edition online. Congratulations to the History Center.

Peony Tea House Replica takes First Place

 Elegant Cakes by Carolyn

   Elegant Cakes by Carolyn

The History Center announced their 2008 Festival of Gingerbread winners and Carolyn Pruden (Elegant Cakes by Carolyn) took first place in the Professionals Division. Carolyn’s detailed replica of the Peony Tea House is quite breathtaking for viewers of all ages.

 

You can see Carolyn’s impressive gingerbread house at the 23rd annual Festival of Gingerbread running through December 14 at the History Center. Just think of the wedding cake designs that Carolyn has to share with brides and grooms in the Indiana and Ohio areas.

The Festival of Gingerbread raises money to support the History Center. Hours during the Festival are: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday Noon-5pm. Admission is $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; free to members and children age five and under. For more information call 260.426.2882.

Congratulations Carloyn on an awesome gingerbread house!!!

 

History Center Announces Gingerbread Winners

The History Center

Treehouse

Hanna House

A number of historical homes and buildings are represented in elaborate, sugary creations this year, including the McCulloch House, the Hanna House, the Peony Tea House, Center School in Aboite Township, School House No. 7, the Fire Engine Station Museum, No. 3 Old Firehouse, and the Rialto Theater. Other gingerbread entries depict candy covered castles and gingerbread houses, lovely churches and impressive cathedrals, and Santa’s sleigh and trains filled with goodies. Local sites like Headwaters Park, Parkview Field, and the Johnny Appleseed gravesite are some of the amazing and detailed creations on display.

The Festival of Gingerbread raises money to support the History Center. Hours during the Festival are: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; and Sunday Noon-5pm. Admission is $5 adults; $3 seniors and students; free to members and children age five and under. For more information call 260.426.2882.

The following are the 2008 award winners:

Pre-K to 2nd Grade, Individual

1. Leila Niblick

2. Max Niblick

3. Madeline Cumbey

Pre-K to 2nd Grade, Group

1. Sydnee Fritz

2. Aiden and Emerson Gilman

3. Shelby and Brooke Richardson

3rd to 6th Grade, Individual

1. Robb Niblick

2. Ashley Guenin

3. C.J. Wood

 3rd to 6th Grade, Group

1. Central Christian School 6th Grade

2. Backyard Friends

3. Girl Scout Troop 20229

Teen, Individual

1. Leigh Flegge

2. Autumn Ault

3. Cody Wood

Teen, Group

1. The Disney Fanatics, Emily Hentz, Amy Krach, Amelia Erlandson, Kassandra Rodriguez, Samantha Rahrig, and Ali Krudap

2. Cailin Coulson and Greg Drews

3. Kyle Kemper and Josh LaRue

Adult, Individual

1. Caren Merz

2. Nicole Setser

3. Gretchen Andrus

Adult, Group

1. Cookie Friends, Debra Ann Sorg and Marilyn Scheumann

2. Creative Confections Cake Club

3. Girlfriends, Caren Merz

Family

1. Deniese Rickel and Marcia Leer

2. The Kromer Family

3. Nick and Alane Johnson

Professional

1. Carolyn Pruden

2. Girlfriends, Caren Merz

3. Vickie Short

4. Max Neal and James Graham

Historical Theme, Adult

Steve, Lori, Jacob and Andrew Scheele

Historical Theme, Student

Robb Niblick

Sponsor Award, WANE 15

Cookie Friends, Debra Ann Sorg and Marilyn Scheumann

Sponsor Award, 101.7 WLDE

Deniese Rickel and Marcia Leer

Congratulations to all the winners!!