Thank you to all the gingerbread artists who created an exciting show in 2023, as well as the many sponsors, donors, community organizations, 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

People’s Choice Award
in the Adult Category

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 Teen category

Flower Shop
by Nicola Borbone and Cam Therrien

Judges’ and People’s Choice Awards
in the Youth Group category

Summer Camp
by Scout Troop 251 Newburyport