Visit the Exhibition
photo by Menka Belgal
ADMISSION * SCHEDULE * DIRECTIONS * SPONSORS * DONATE
Please thank our Sponsors by giving them your patronage
This program is supported in part by grants from the Newbury, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury Cultural Councils, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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 40+ 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.
* The Giving Shop: make a donation in exchange for Festival-branded gifts or gingerbread cookies
* Gingerbread houses for sale by My Gingerbread Baker.
* Our charitable beneficiary: 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 11
1:00 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 12
11:00-6:00 Open for public viewing and popular voting
Sunday, December 13
12:00 Open for public viewing (popular voting until 3:00)
3:45 People’s Choice Awards announced * Raffle & Door Prize Drawings
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, Salisbury and West Newbury Cultural Councils, which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Arthur S. Page Insurance Agency
Sekhmet & Zoe Ascher
Michael & Mary Dissette
Harvey Performance Company
The Screening Room
Barbara Voigt
GINGERBREAD FRIENDS
Affamata
Margie DeWeese-Boyd
Ken & Ellen Haynes