THE 12TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF
Saturday, December 11, 10am-5pm
Levy Park (New Location!)

Architecture Center Houston will host the 12th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids' construction zone, and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public!

Team registration for the 2021 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. Additional competition categories and team registration can be found under Competition Rules.

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00am–10:00am  Team Check-in
10:00am–3:00pm  Competition Building & Kids Construction Zone
10:00am–4:00pm  Food Trucks
12:00–2:00pm       SANTA!!!!!
4:00pm–4:30pm    Awards

TEAM REGISTRATION:
Team registration will open in August. Early Bird registration for team registrations and additional materials forms closes Friday, October 29, 5pm. General registration closes Friday, November 12 by 5pm. 

BECOME A SPONSOR:
Event sponsorship supports Architecture Center Houston's educational and public programs that include exhibition, lectures, walking tours and k-12 educational programs. For more information contact Aleks Stavitski at aleks@aiahouston.org .

VOLUNTEERING:
Volunteer to help with the Gingerbread Build-Off! ArCH needs help with the Kids Construction Zone, as well as setup/teardown of the event. Email jennifer@aiahouston.org. Online volunteer sign-up will begin in October 2021. Educational and civic groups welcome!