Start Your Ovens! The 17th Annual Gingerbread House Competition Returns December 4

Exeter, NH — The sweetest event of the season is back! The 17th Annual Gingerbread House Competition will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Exeter Congregational Church, 21 Front Street, as part of Exeter’s beloved Festival of Trees celebration. This year’s theme, “A Storybook Christmas,” invites bakers, builders, and dreamers of all ages to bring their favorite tales to life in gingerbread form. Whether you’re a first-time decorator or a seasoned confectionery