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Cathy Sherrill and the gingerbread person keep watch over the crowds and the gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 16. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

The largest gingerbread house. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Detail of the largest gingerbread house. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years.SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

“Christmas Carols,” by Pandy Dickenson. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Kevin Kiley decked the Opera House out in spectacular decorations, and then served hot chocolate. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

“Let it Dough,” by Sheila Wiken. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Moody’s Diner. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Cathy Sherrill and the gingerbread person keep watch over the crowds and the gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 16. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

The largest gingerbread house. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Detail of the largest gingerbread house. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years.SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

“Christmas Carols,” by Pandy Dickenson. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Kevin Kiley decked the Opera House out in spectacular decorations, and then served hot chocolate. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Some of Kevin Kiley’s decorations that he has amassed over the years. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

“Let it Dough,” by Sheila Wiken. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

Moody’s Diner. SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

SUZI THAYER/Boothbay Register

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor was buzzing with wide-eyed kids and grownups all weekend. Cathy Sherrill and Kevin Kiley, with help from the gingerbread person, held court over the festivities that began on Friday with the Dough Ball and continued through Sunday with the Gingerbread Spectacular. Cathy Sherrill said the turnout was the best yet for the annual event.

Enjoy these photos from Saturday.