Join us! for the
3rd Annual Port Gingerbread Festival

What is the Port Gingerbread Festival?

Now in its third year, the Port Gingerbread Festival is a FREE contest and public exhibition of artistic gingerbread creations made by people of all ages. From “traditional” gingerbread houses to ships, churches, lighthouses, carriages or castles – the possibilities are endless! 

Is the Festival a Fundraiser?

Yes! It’s creativity for a cause! The proceeds of the Port Gingerbread Festival will benefit Nourishing the North Shore (www.nourishingthenorthshore.org) a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equal access to healthy, local food for all members of the North Shore communities, in a manner that builds community, fosters connection, and promotes dignity and self-reliance.

Who Can Participate? 

All are welcome to join in this holiday tradition! Children, families, teens, adults, youth groups, civic and community organizations, and businesses. Choose how you’d like to participate:

• Donate to the Festival – help keep it admission-free with net proceeds to charity

• Make a gingerbread creation for the contest and exhibition – ENTRY is FREE!

• Volunteer at the exhibition, to welcome visitors, make friends and give back to your community.

• Visit the exhibition – ADMISSION is FREE! Donations are welcome if you’re willing and able.

Inspiration for Gingerbread Makers!

Enter the contest as an individual, or as a family, group, business, non-profit organization, civic group or governmental entity. We expect submissions to be as diverse and unique as their creators! Here are some creation categories to spark your thinking - not limited to these, but food for thought: 

• Art, history & architecture

• Seafarers & travel

• Fiction & fantasy favorites

• Sports or the great outdoors

• Creatures great or small!

Finished creations are due at the church hall on December 11. Please see our Create page for contest rules, recipes and resources.