Mark your calendar for the
2024 Port Gingerbread Festival
GINGERBREAD CONTEST & EXHIBITION
Celebrating Community & Creativity
December 13-15, 2024
Congratulations to all the 2023 winners!
Thank you to all the gingerbread artists who created an exciting show, as well as the many sponsors, volunteers and visitors who made our inaugural event such a success. Please read our Impact Brief on the results of the 2023 Festival. See you in December 2024!
Judges’ Award in the Adult Category
Benten-do Shrine, Daigo-ji Temple
by Christine Young of West Newbury
Judges’ and People’s Choice Awards in Teen category
Flower Shop
by Nicola Borbone and Cam Therrien
People’s Choice Award in the Adult Category
photos by Barbara Dowd
Christmas Train Station
by Carla Warren of Hampton, N.H.
Judges’ and People’s Choice Awards in Families & Multigenerational Groups category
Custom Gingerbread House Maritime Museum
by “Baking Buddies” Elizabeth & Silas Rankin
of Newburyport
Judges’ and People’s Choice Awards in the Youth Group category
Summer Camp
by Scout Troop 251 Newburyport
Please thank our Sponsors by giving them your patronage
Mary Herlihy
Wellsco Realty Partners | Marisa Stevens
Arthur S. Page Insurance Agency
Bruni, Sekhmet & Zoe Ascher
Atria Merrimack Place
Beach Plum Flower Shop
Black Earth Compost
Bretton Reis Lighting Design LLC
The Candy Man
Changing Tides Cafe & Donut Shop
Famous Pizza & Stone Crust Pizza
Fritz DeGuglielmo LLC
Greetings by Design
David Keery, Keery Design
Koglin Orthodontics
Jennifer Kyte & Ritch Winokur
Mark Richey Woodworking
MetroRock Newburyport
Minuteman Press Newburyport
The Natural Dog
The Natural Grocer
The Newburyport Lighting Company
Kate O’Connell, Realtor - Realty ONE Group - NEST
Oregano Ristorante
PakMail Newburyport
Nancy Peterson, VP, Realtor, J Barrett Realty
Port Signworks
The Screening Room
Tannery Marketplace
Yaya, in memory of Charlie
GINGERBREAD FRIENDS
Stephanie Acito * Dick & Jean Aiken * Andyman Baking Co.
Angie’s Food * The Angry Donut
Kendra Coulehan * Margie DeWeese-Boyd * The Dissette Family
Paul Harrington * Helen & Jim
Inn Street Barber Shop * Jabberwocky Books * Kelly’s Hardware & Rental
Joan Linnehan * Kathy Linnehan
Lively Kids * Market Basket
The Miller Family * Mission Oak Grill * Cara Morrison
Piping Plover Baking Co. * Phil & Sons Automotive
Sari K. Linnehan Interiors LLC * Shaw’s Newburyport
Stephanie & Dean
Join Us
Friday-Sunday, December 8-10, 2023
Central Congregational Church
14 Titcomb Street
Newburyport, Massachusetts
A short walk from Santa’s Workshop in Tracey Square
Friday, December 8, 4-7
Saturday, December 9, 12-7
Sunday, December 10, 1-4
Sweet Creations by People of all Ages & Skill Levels
PRESENTED BY:
The Village is an all-volunteer non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote living well and independently through community engagement and neighborly support. The Village serves older adults by offering recreation, social connection, and logistical support.
Learn more at: www.greaternewburyportvillage.org
What is the Port Gingerbread Festival?
The Port Gingerbread Festival is a contest and public exhibition of gingerbread creations — works of art and works of heart — made by people of all ages throughout the community. From “traditional” gingerbread houses to skyscrapers, race cars, or castles – the possibilities are endless!
Is the Festival a Fundraiser?
Yes, it’s both a FUN-raiser and a FUND-raiser, supported by sponsorships and donations. Net proceeds will benefit the meal program Among Friends, a ministry of St. Paul’s Church, whose volunteers cook and serve 100+ meals three times a week, welcoming all who seek food or fellowship.
Who Can Participate?
Everyone can take part in this inaugural addition to Newburyport's famous holiday festivities! Children, families, teens, adults, youth groups, civic and community organizations, and businesses… ALL are welcome to:
Create a gingerbread piece for the contest and exhibition - ENTRY is FREE!
Visit the exhibition – ADMISSION is FREE! Gingerbread artists love an audience!
Sponsor the Festival with a financial contribution…help us to keep it free for others.
