Enter Mother Myrick’s Annual Egg Decorating Contest to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor!
GNAT-TV
Posted On April 1, 2025
Manchester, VT – Get your creative juices flowing and make a difference in your community! Mother Myrick’s Confectionery is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Annual Easter Egg Decorating Contest — a fun-filled family tradition that also supports Neighbor to Neighbor Vermont, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping elderly and housebound citizens in Southern Vermont stay independent with no-cost volunteer services.
Whether you’re a seasoned egg decorator or trying it out for the first time, this contest is for you. Contestants can decorate one hollowed-out egg however they wish — you can even build a larger scene around your egg! Entries will be judged in four age categories, with First, Second, and Third Place prizes awarded in each.
The overall Grand Prize winner will receive “AnnaBelle,” a massive hand-decorated chocolate bunny filled with jelly beans, Easter candy, and other surprises. Think of her as a giant chocolate piñata, valued at $275! Additional chocolate bunny prizes will be awarded to each age category winner.
Decorating Events to Get You Egg-cited!
To help participants prepare their masterpiece, Manchester Community Library and Willoughby’s Depot Eatery will host special egg-decorating events:
Manchester Community Library:
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Saturday, April 5th & Saturday, April 12th – Open egg decorating from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Young Adult Loft. All ages are welcome.
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Wednesday, April 9th – During the weekly after-school Creativity Cave, local artist Amelie will guide kids ages 8 and up through egg decorating.
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Supplies will be provided and contest entry fees will be covered by the Library.
Willoughby’s After Dark:
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Wednesday, April 9th – For the grown-ups who want to get in on the fun, Willoughby’s Depot Eatery will host a special “Willoughby’s After Dark” crafter-hours evening for adult egg decorators, starting at 5:30 pm. Supplies will be provided.
Contest Details:
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Entry Fee: Suggested donation of $5.00 (or more) per entry to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor Vermont.
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Age Categories: Open to all ages!
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Egg Drop-Off: Entries can be brought to Mother Myrick’s starting Sunday, April 6th.
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Deadline for Entries: All entries must be submitted by Sunday, April 13th.
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Awards Ceremony: Winners will be announced, and prizes awarded on Saturday, April 19th at Mother Myrick’s Confectionery, located on Route 7A in Manchester, VT.
How to Enter:
Bring your decorated egg to Mother Myrick’s, or for more details, contact us at (802) 362-1560 or email jacki@mothermyricks.com.
Support Neighbor to Neighbor Vermont
Since 2004, Neighbor to Neighbor Vermont has been providing no-cost volunteer services to elderly and housebound citizens in the Northshire region of Southern Vermont, helping them maintain their independence. Learn more about their work by visiting https://neighbortoneighborvt.
Come decorate, donate, and celebrate with us — all for a wonderful cause!
