35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
Date and Time
Friday Nov 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
November 28 – December 30
Open daily 10-5
Exceptions and Extended Hours:
Saturday, December 6 open until 9 pm for Shop & Stroll
Friday, December 12 open until 8 pm
Friday, December 19 open until 8 pm
Christmas Eve open 10 am–2 pm
Christmas Day Closed
December 26-30 open 10 am– 4 pm
Location
Portsmouth Historical Society
10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH
Fees/Admission
FREE
Description
The Great Gingerbread Experiment is HERE!
Join the Portsmouth Historical Society for it's 35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition.
On display November 28 – December 30
Open daily 10am – 5 pm
Free to the public
This year's theme is The Great Gingerbread Experiment. Step into a world where gingerbread meets imagination! For 2025, we’re looking for bold, unexpected creations that push the expectations of what gingerbread can do.
Extended Gingerbread Hours:
Saturday, December 6 open until 9 pm for Shop & Stroll
Friday, December 12 open until 8 pm
Friday, December 19 open until 8 pm
Gingerbread Reception and Awards: Friday, December 5, 5:30–7:30 pm
Tips and Tricks Tours: December 12 & 19, 5:30–6:30 pm
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve open 10 am–2 pm
Christmas Day Closed
December 26-30 open 10 am– 4 pm
Gingerbread Smash: Saturday, January 3, 1–3 pm
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