Pelion Invites Bakers of All Ages to Participate in Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest

Pelion, SC 11/09/2026 - The holiday season is getting a little sweeter in Pelion as the community is invited to show off its creativity and Christmas spirit during an upcoming Christmas cookie decorating contest.

The contest will welcome bakers of all ages, giving children, teens and adults an opportunity to put their decorating skills to the test and create festive holiday treats.

Participants will compete in four age divisions:

• Children: Ages 5-8

• Youth: Ages 9-12

• Teens: Ages 13-16

• Adults: Ages 17 and older

Contestants are required to bring six decorated Christmas cookies, with all six cookies being the same type. Popular choices may include gingerbread, sugar cookies, butter cookies or other holiday favorites.

Although all six cookies must be the same type, participants are welcome to use different shapes and creative decorating designs to make their entries stand out.

Organizers have also established several rules for the competition. Cookies may be made from scratch or prepared using a boxed mix, but all six cookies must be decorated. Decorations must consist exclusively of edible icing and edible decorations.

Mixed assortments or collections of different types of cookies will not be accepted.

The contest offers an opportunity for bakers of all experience levels to showcase their talents, from young decorators just learning the craft to adults with years of holiday baking experience.

Whether creating traditional Christmas designs or coming up with something unique, participants are encouraged to bring their imagination and holiday spirit.

The Christmas cookie decorating contest is another opportunity for the Pelion community to celebrate the season, enjoy some holiday creativity and make the holidays a little sweeter.

Start planning those festive cookie designs and get ready to show Pelion what you can create!