COLUMBIA, S.C. — A beloved holiday tradition is returning to downtown Columbia as the 3rd Annual SC Gingerbread House Competition kicks off next month.

Hosted by Davis Architecture at AIA Columbia on Main Street, the free, family-friendly event invites bakers, artists, schools, and community members to create festive gingerbread masterpieces—all while raising funds for Home Works of America.

The event serves a dual purpose: celebrating holiday creativity and supporting critical home repairs for elderly, disabled, and vulnerable South Carolinians. Guests can stroll through dozens of imaginative gingerbread creations, from cozy cottages to elaborate edible displays, and participate in voting for the People’s Choice Award.

Festivities begin Thursday, Dec. 4, during First Thursday on Main,

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