Visit the Exhibition
ADMISSION * SCHEDULE * DIRECTIONS * SPONSORS * DONATE
Please thank our Sponsors by giving them your patronage
The Port Gingerbread Festival features a contest and public exhibition of artistic gingerbread creations made by people of all ages throughout the community. From “traditional” gingerbread houses to ships, churches, lighthouses, carriages or castles – the possibilities are endless! All skill levels are welcome, from amateur to expert. Judges will determine winners in various categories, and you get to vote for People’s Choice Awards!
A showcase for imagination and ingenuity, the Exhibition is also an opportunity for non-profit organizations to raise public awareness of their missions & programs and for local businesses to be recognized.
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 local 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.
ADMISSION
Come one and all!
Admission is FREE!
Donations are appreciated.
The proceeds of the Port Gingerbread Festival will benefit Nourishing the North Shore. www.nourishingthenorthshore.org
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
The Festival is a complement to other special seasonal events. Our location is ideal, close to Santa’s Workshop for visits with Santa, and an easy walk to downtown dining and shopping.
What to Expect
* An exhibition of 30+ gingerbread creations…works of art and works of heart…made by people throughout the community.
* Admission is free. From those who are able, donations are encouraged to benefit Nourishing the North Shore. Suggested donation: $5 per person.
* A visual scavenger hunt will call your attention to interesting details of the gingerbread creations. Fun for young and old alike!
* A raffle of selected gingerbread creations.
* Available for purchase: gingerbread cookies for snacking, and gingerbread men decorating kits to take home.
* Gingerbread houses for sale by My Gingerbread Baker.
* A giving opportunity: information about Nourishing the North Shore will be on hand.
* A volunteering opportunity: learn about the Good Neighbor Volunteers of Greater Newburyport Village.
Friday, December 13
2:00 Private viewing by Judges
4:00-7:00 Open for public viewing and popular voting
5:30-7:00 “Meet the Artists” Opportunity
6:00 Presentation of Judges’ Awards
7:00 Exhibition closes for the night
Saturday, December 14
11:00-6:00 Open for public viewing and popular voting
Sunday, December 15
12:00 Open for public viewing (popular voting until 3:00)
3:45 People’s Choice Awards announced * Door Prize Drawing
4:00 Exhibition closes
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Central Congregational Church
14 Titcomb Street
Newburyport, Massachusetts
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
PARKING is available at the city parking garage ($1.00 per hour) at the corner of Merrimac and Titcomb Streets, with entrance from Titcomb Street, just a minute’s walk from the Church. Also convenient to the Church is the Green Street parking lot. Complete parking information can be found here.
Please thank our Sponsors by giving them your patronage
This program is supported in part by grants from the Newbury, Newburyport and West Newbury Cultural Councils, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Arthur S. Page Insurance Agency, Inc.
Avita of Newburyport
Doug Bolick
Bruni, Sekhmet & Zoe Ascher
Kendra Coulehan
The Candy Man
Mary, Michael & Lilly Dissette
Barbara Dowd
Harbor Creamery
Harvey Performance Company
Illume Books
Inn Street Barbershop
MacKenzie Fuels
Mark Richey Woodworking
MetroRock Newburyport
Minuteman Press Newburyport
Jessica Murphy
Kate Murray
Newburyport Lighting Co.
Kate O’Connell, Realtor, Realty One Group NEST
Nancy Peterson, V.P., Realtor, J. Barrett Realty
Tannery Marketplace
Suger Bōle
Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolates
GINGERBREAD FRIENDS
Abraham’s Bagels
Hazel Steeves Bixby
Ken & Ellen Haynes
Jabberwocky Book Shop
Loretta Restaurant
Market Basket Newburyport
Native Sun
Newburyport Screening Room
Miss Annabelle Rose
Smith Sullivan LLC
Stefan Villan, Sweden