Knott County Gingerbread Festival

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"Catch me if you can" -Anonymous Gingerbread Man

The carnival will be set up at the Knott County Library in the field and this is their new way purchasing tickets
08/30/2026

The carnival will be set up at the Knott County Library in the field and this is their new way purchasing tickets

We're very excited to launch something brand NEW... introducing Self-Serve Kiosks using Magic Money! πŸŽ‰ This will make your visit faster, easier, and more fun than ever!

Let's break it all down:
✨ Self-Service Kiosks ✨
Skip the long lines! Our new self-service kiosks let you quickly purchase and reload credits or unlimited ride bands in just minutes.

🎟️ Automatic Armbands 🎟️
Your armband will be printed automatically with either:
β€’ Unlimited Rides, and/or
β€’ Credits (our new version of single tickets, but also valid for purchases at the games and food)
Just scan your band at the rides/games or food and go!

🎒 How Credits Work 🎒
β€’ Credits replace our single tickets.
β€’ Each ride requires 3–8 credits, automatically scanned from your band.
β€’ Credits can also be used for games and food! 1 credit = $1

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Sharing Credits πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§
β€’ Credits can be shared within your party from one band.
β€’ The band holder must be present to scan for each guest riding.
β€’ Unlimited ride bands are valid for one person only and cannot be shared or scanned for multiple people.

πŸ’° Save When You Buy More! πŸ’°
The more credits you add to your band, the more you save! Credits are also sold at a discounted rate when you reload more credits.

Magic Money means less waiting and more fun. We can’t wait for you to try it out! 🎠✨

08/30/2026
Our festival will be this year September 10-12, 2026!!! We hope to see you there!!!
08/29/2026

Our festival will be this year September 10-12, 2026!!! We hope to see you there!!!

The official 45th Annual Gingerbread Festival commemorative shirts are officially here! Our Festival theme this year is ...
08/29/2026

The official 45th Annual Gingerbread Festival commemorative shirts are officially here!

Our Festival theme this year is β€œCelebrating 50 years of America.” This year's design looks absolutely stunning in person and is available in premium fabric choices to fit your style for just $20 each! All colors are crafted from high-quality, breathable 100% cotton!

Here is our current style and size availability (Limited quantities available on all 4X and 5X sizes!):

Color: Blue Jean – Heavyweight Gildan Comfort Colors (Thick, sturdy 100% cotton with that trendy vintage-washed feel!)
Sizes: Adult Small through 4X (Limited quantities on 4X)

Color: Sand – Premium Gildan Softstyle (Super lightweight, ultra-soft, and highly breathable 100% cotton!)
Sizes: Adult Small through 3X, and 5X (Limited quantities on 5X β€” Please note: No 4X available)

Color: Garnet – Premium Gildan Softstyle (Super lightweight, ultra-soft, and highly breathable 100% cotton!)
Sizes: Adult Small through 5X (Limited quantities on 4X and 5X)

Color: White – Premium Gildan Softstyle (100% cotton)
Sizes: 4X Only (Extremely limitedβ€”only 2 available!)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
This festival simply wouldn't be possible without the support of our local businesses, community leaders, and organizations. There are so many wonderful supporters this year, so please check out the photo of the back of the shirt to see everyone who made this possible for our community!

AVAILABLE FOR SALE NOW!
Send us a message directly to claim yours and lock in your favorite colors before the festival kicks off September 10th–12th!

Attention Local Businesses!
If any local businesses want to purchase shirts for your staff to wear throughout the festival, send us a message today! We can check our color and size availability to get your crew ready for the gingerbread festivities!

Congratulations to all our winners!! Baby: Piper PraterWee: Jamesyn ConleyTiny:Georgia HurtLittle: Adley AsherJunior: Ph...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to all our winners!!

Baby: Piper Prater
Wee: Jamesyn Conley
Tiny:Georgia Hurt
Little: Adley Asher
Junior: Phoenix Garnett
Teen: Natalie Hounshell
Woman: Margie Wright
Mister: Jaxon Hubbard

πŸ‘‘ Congratulations to all our new 2026 Gingerbread Festival winners!! πŸ‘‘
The parade is Sept 12 at 1:00 pm. Anyone wanting to ride through needs to be at Hindman Elementary at 11:30 for lineup!

2026 Gingerbread 2K & 5K Run/WalkEvent Details Join us in downtown Hindman for the 2026 Gingerbread 2K & 5K Run/Walk, a ...
08/26/2026

2026 Gingerbread 2K & 5K Run/Walk

Event Details

Join us in downtown Hindman for the 2026 Gingerbread 2K & 5K Run/Walk, a community event with race and walk options for a wide range of ages and abilities.

The 2K and 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Gingerbread Stage in downtown Hindman. Check-in and T-shirt pickup begin at 7:00 a.m. Participants may enter the 2K Run, 5K Run, 2K Walk, 5K Walk, or 2K Special Needs Walk.

Race Divisions

Running divisions: The 2K Run has three age groups: 5 and under, ages 6–8, and ages 9–11. The 5K Run has five age groups: ages 12–19, 20–29, 30–49, 50–59, and 60 and older.

Walking divisions: The 2K Walk has three age groups: ages 40–49, 50–59, and 60 and older. The 5K Walk has four age groups: ages 20–29, 30–49, 50–59, and 60 and older.

Awards

First-, second-, and third-place finishers in each age group will receive medals in the 2K Run, 2K Walk, 5K Run, and 5K Walk. Every participant in the 2K Special Needs Walk will also be recognized with a medal.

Course

All races begin and end at the Gingerbread Stage and follow out-and-back routes along Highway 550. The 5K turnaround is just below the former WKCB radio station, and the 2K turnaround is near the June Buchanan Clinic bridge.

Registration

The $25 entry fee includes a Gingerbread Race T-shirt. Register by September 1 at www.gingerbreadfestival.net to have your T-shirt ready on race day; shirts for later registrants will be mailed or available for local pickup. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

Harley Gage Wicker has found the 2nd gingerbread man! He was located at the Knott County Health Department!
08/24/2026

Harley Gage Wicker has found the 2nd gingerbread man! He was located at the Knott County Health Department!

08/24/2026

Clue #1 Hunt #2

Clue #1
I’m once again out and about and this time I’m stored safely without a doubt! Thank you our sponsor!

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550 West Main Street
Hindman, KY
41822

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