The Gingerbread Wonderland is back for another holiday season at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, and MorristownGreen.com photographer Jeff Sovelove has scoped out all the delicious feats of engineering that await you there:
Photos by Jeff Sovelove. Please click icon below for slideshow captions.
And here are more details about the exhibit, and the accompanying holiday craft show, from the Morris County Park Commission:
A kingdom made of candy canes, chocolate, and gumdrops
really does exist!
Each year over 10,000 visitors come to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township view more than 200 awe-inspiring edible gingerbread creations.
“Gingerbread Wonderland and Craft Show is a special event because it celebrates the imagination and creativity of individuals,” said Lesley Parness, Superintendent of Horticultural Education at the Morris County Park Commission.
Past creations have included, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Santa’s Workshop, Hanukah Menorahs, a grand piano, the nutcracker, and even the White House.
Gingerbread Wonderland is held from Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, through Sunday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays until 7:30 p.m. at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Ave., Morris Township, New Jersey.
The Holiday Craft Show is open weekends, December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Artists and crafters offer a variety of unique handmade gifts. Different crafters setup displays each weekend to provide a wide selection of products.
In the mood for yummy treats after smelling the delicious candy? Head over to Matilda’s Café for seasonal delights. The Cafe is opened Monday- Thursday, 12 noon to 8 pm.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is $2 per person and children under 2 are FREE. Groups of 8 or more must make a reservation by calling 973.326.7601.
To submit an entry to the exhibit, registration materials can be found at arboretumfriends.org. For more information, please call 973.326.7601 or visit morrisparks.net.
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The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 18,730 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!
