35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest
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35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Step into a world where gingerbread meets imagination! For 2025, we’re looking for bold, unexpected creations in The Great Gingerbread Experiment. Come and see bakers, builders, and dreamers of all ages stretch the boundaries of confectionery as they present sculptures, scenes, and sweet surprises that defy the traditional roof and walls. This exhibition is open daily from 10a.m.–5p.m. at the Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH. Admission for this beloved holiday tradition is free. Enjoy the beautiful gingerbread creations, vote for your favorites in the People's Choice Awards, and enter our house and stocking raffles.

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What to Expect

Nearly 100 gingerbread creations made by the community.

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free
  • Parking: Parking avaiable across the street in the Bridge Street lot or a few blocks away at the Hanover and Foundry Lots. Limited street parking on adjacent streets.
  • Accessibility: ADA Accessible
  • Pets: No Pets

Local Insight & Ratings

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Budget

Free

Weather Sensitivity

Rain or shine

Location

Portsmouth Historical Society
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Event Details

Ages

All Ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Portsmouth Historical Society

Food & Drink

Beverages welcome in the gingerbread display, no outside food requested.

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team

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