Competitors went all out for their design.

Kimber Lowrey brings cookies to the judges.

The Cookie judges, Rowan Alford (on Mrs. Claus’s lap), Mrs. Claus (Patricia LaForce), Mayor Jana Jayroe and Andy Husk.

The judges voting on, and tasting, the best cookies.

Getting festive with a Grinch punch bowl.

The cookies were all decked out for the contest.

Lauren Alford (winner Baker’s Choice and Sugar Cookie), Boris Alvarado (runner-up in Baker’s Choice), Tosha Ramirez (winner Gingerbread), Megan Clark (runner-up Sugar Cookies).

Mayor Jana Jayore has a chat with Santa.

Competitors went all out for their design.
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Kimber Lowrey brings cookies to the judges.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25437237_10154964197196576_1164094020_n.jpgKimber Lowrey brings cookies to the judges. Courtesy photo

The Cookie judges, Rowan Alford (on Mrs. Claus’s lap), Mrs. Claus (Patricia LaForce), Mayor Jana Jayroe and Andy Husk.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25437461_10154964192076576_810773697_n.jpgThe Cookie judges, Rowan Alford (on Mrs. Claus’s lap), Mrs. Claus (Patricia LaForce), Mayor Jana Jayroe and Andy Husk. Courtesy photo

The judges voting on, and tasting, the best cookies.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25463575_10154964198176576_1469978677_n.jpgThe judges voting on, and tasting, the best cookies. Courtesy photo

Getting festive with a Grinch punch bowl.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25463855_10154963270021576_252876110_n.jpgGetting festive with a Grinch punch bowl. Courtesy photo

The cookies were all decked out for the contest.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25488580_10154963270006576_1637637795_n.jpgThe cookies were all decked out for the contest. Courtesy photo

Lauren Alford (winner Baker’s Choice and Sugar Cookie), Boris Alvarado (runner-up in Baker’s Choice), Tosha Ramirez (winner Gingerbread), Megan Clark (runner-up Sugar Cookies).
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25488726_10154964181631576_2112077658_n.jpgLauren Alford (winner Baker’s Choice and Sugar Cookie), Boris Alvarado (runner-up in Baker’s Choice), Tosha Ramirez (winner Gingerbread), Megan Clark (runner-up Sugar Cookies). Courtesy photo

Mayor Jana Jayore has a chat with Santa.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_25488958_10154964190296576_204161793_n.jpgMayor Jana Jayore has a chat with Santa. Courtesy photo