Fuquay-Varina women win 31st National Gingerbread House Competition at Omni Grove Park Inn

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two women from Fuquay-Varina won this year's gingerbread competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

The 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition featured 200 entries from 22 states.
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Faith An and Deborah Kinton made up Difficult Dessert Devotees. Their grand prize winning creation was called "Christmas at the Tongkonan."

The team won $7,500 and a prize package that includes a two-night stay at the resort.

"Christmas at the Tongkonan" also won for Most Unique Ingredient, with use of catgut dental sutures and stevia leaves.

This is the second year in a row that a Wake County resident won the grand prize. Last year, Ann Bailey of Cary won for her creation called "When Dreams Have Wings."
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Last year, Faith An and Deborah Kinton won Best Use of Color.

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