Since 1986, the Festival of Gingerbread has become one of Fort Wayne's most cherished holiday traditions, and one of downtown's most popular events. Each year, gingerbread creations by local artists are set up in the historic Shields Room in celebration of the holidays. Gingerbread artists range from Pre-K students to professionals.

Festival of Gingerbread 2024 will be held from November 29 through December 22, at the History Center. Here is your opportunity to show off your culinary skills with a gingerbread creation of your own.

Print your entry form here.

Schedule of Events

November 15, 2024
Entry Deadline

November 21, 2024
10:00am-7:00pm: House drop-off

November 22, 2024
10:00am-7:00pm: House drop-off

November 24, 2024
2:00pm: Awards Ceremony

November 26, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Festival of Gingerbread Preview Gala

November 27, 2024
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Lighting Night

November 29, 2024
9:00am-8:00pm: Opening day of the Festival

November 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Handprint Reindeer Puppet

December 1, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Legend of the Gingerbread Man Ornament

December 3, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Festival of Gingerbread Free Night

December 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Santa Claus at the History Center

December 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Holiday Storytelling

December 14, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Holiday Cards

December 15, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Snowflakes

December 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Science of Sugary Structures

December 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cookie Decorating Party

December 23, 2024
10:00am-5:00pm: House Pick-Up

Date: November 26-December 22, 2024

Location:
History Center,
302 East Berry,
Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

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