Scents & Sweets Competition and Auction
December 4, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick Street
Free to attend
The holidays bring out the creativity in all of us, so why not let the gingerbread structures and floral arrangements at this year’s Scents & Sweets competition inspire you? Join us for an exhibit and reception showcasing festive gingerbread and holiday wreath creations!
Special thanks to Roy Rogers Restaurants & McCutcheon’s for providing refreshments!
Walk Away With A Piece for Your Home
Select floral and gingerbread pieces will be available in the annual Scents & Sweets Silent Auction. Bid throughout the night to take home a holiday piece for your home!
People’s Choice – Your Votes Count!
Don’t forget to grab a ballot as you enter the competition. All competitors have the chance to win prizes based on YOUR votes.
2024 Winners
| Category | First Place | Second Place | People’s Choice |
| Wreath: Amateur |
“Magic of Winter” by Katie Brewer | “Ice Skate Wonderland” by Dana Tyler | “Ice Skate Wonderland” by Dana Tyler |
| Wreath: Professional |
“Yuletide Wishes” by Mary Morgan | “Foraged in Frederick County” by Lori Himes | “Foraged in Frederick County” by Lori Himes |
| Gingerbread: Child, Individual |
“Christmas Hayride” by Daanya Razvi | “Christmas Cabin” by Vincent Souders | “Christmas Hayride” by Daanya Razvi |
| Gingerbread: Child, Group |
“Cozy Christmas Cabin” by The Stick Kids | “Sweet Spirit” by Long-Distance Friends | “Cozy Christmas Cabin” by The Stick Kids |
| Gingerbread: Teen |
“An Arctic Christmas” by Sara Razvi | “Wooly and Bright” by Aliya Razvi | “Wooly and Bright” by Aliya Razvi |
| Gingerbread: Amateur |
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Nadia Razvi | “Holly Jolly Holiday” by Amber Dickson | “Holly Jolly Holiday” by Amber Dickson |
| Gingerbread: Professional |
“Holiday Horse” by Liz Zander | “Home for the Holidays” by Sir Bentley Art | “Home for the Holidays” by Sir Bentley Art |
