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CALLING ALL GINGERBREAD LOVERS, MASTER BUILDERS & PAST PARTICIPANTS!
Remember the fun of creating your gingerbread masterpiece, the icing-covered fingers, the candy decorations, and the excitement of seeing your creation on display?
Well, it's time to dust off those rolling pins and put your gingerbread construction skills to work again!
The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association is bringing back our beloved gingerbread tradition with an exciting new twist, and we're personally inviting our past participants, creative builders, and holiday enthusiasts to join us!
Introducing Gingerbread & Gratitude 2026 – A Holiday Competition and Exhibition Honoring Our Military!
This year, we're expanding our traditional competition into a citywide Holiday Gingerbread Trail, with creations displayed at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum and participating Virginia Beach restaurants, hotels, and businesses.
Whether you've built a gingerbread masterpiece in the past or are ready to tackle your very first construction project, WE WANT YOU!
WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR?
A Citywide Exhibition: Your gingerbread creation could be showcased for the community to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
A Salute to Our Military: We're especially encouraging creations that celebrate military service, family traditions, patriotism, and what "home" means to you.
Competition for Everyone: Adult, Youth, Student, and Culinary Professional divisions.
Public Voting & Special Awards: Let the community celebrate your creativity!
EXHIBITION DATES: NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 29, 2026
From traditional gingerbread cottages to elaborate architectural wonders, military-inspired creations, and whimsical holiday scenes, the possibilities are endless!
TO OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS: You've helped make our gingerbread competition a cherished Virginia Beach holiday tradition. We hope you'll join us again and help make this year's reimagined event our sweetest celebration yet!
READY TO ACCEPT THE GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE?
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! https://www.dineinvb.com/events/gingerbread-house/
And please spread the word! Invite your family, friends, fellow bakers, coworkers, and anyone who enjoys a little creative holiday competition.
Let's build something sweet, celebrate our community, and create a holiday tradition that honors those who serve!
Remember the fun of creating your gingerbread masterpiece, the icing-covered fingers, the candy decorations, and the excitement of seeing your creation on display?
Well, it's time to dust off those rolling pins and put your gingerbread construction skills to work again!
The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association is bringing back our beloved gingerbread tradition with an exciting new twist, and we're personally inviting our past participants, creative builders, and holiday enthusiasts to join us!
Introducing Gingerbread & Gratitude 2026 – A Holiday Competition and Exhibition Honoring Our Military!
This year, we're expanding our traditional competition into a citywide Holiday Gingerbread Trail, with creations displayed at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum and participating Virginia Beach restaurants, hotels, and businesses.
Whether you've built a gingerbread masterpiece in the past or are ready to tackle your very first construction project, WE WANT YOU!
WHAT'S NEW THIS YEAR?
A Citywide Exhibition: Your gingerbread creation could be showcased for the community to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
A Salute to Our Military: We're especially encouraging creations that celebrate military service, family traditions, patriotism, and what "home" means to you.
Competition for Everyone: Adult, Youth, Student, and Culinary Professional divisions.
Public Voting & Special Awards: Let the community celebrate your creativity!
EXHIBITION DATES: NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 29, 2026
From traditional gingerbread cottages to elaborate architectural wonders, military-inspired creations, and whimsical holiday scenes, the possibilities are endless!
TO OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS: You've helped make our gingerbread competition a cherished Virginia Beach holiday tradition. We hope you'll join us again and help make this year's reimagined event our sweetest celebration yet!
READY TO ACCEPT THE GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE?
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! https://www.dineinvb.com/events/gingerbread-house/
And please spread the word! Invite your family, friends, fellow bakers, coworkers, and anyone who enjoys a little creative holiday competition.
Let's build something sweet, celebrate our community, and create a holiday tradition that honors those who serve!
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Where is it happening?
1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Host or PublisherThe Historic de Witt Cottage & Gardens
