Gingerbread Raffle

by | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

Stocking Raffle
Patriots Raffle

Every raffle ticket helps keep the Gingerbread exhibition free for all! Don’t miss your chance―the Gingerbread House Raffle closes on December 16, and the Stocking and Patriots Raffles close December 30.

Gingerbread house winners must pick up their house on Sunday, December 21st, or Monday, December 22nd, between 10am and 5pm.

Most stocking prizes can be sent by mail or email, except for the cozy hot cocoa basket.

Grab your tickets today!

Patriots vs. Dolphins Raffle

One ticket for $50, five tickets for $200.

Two club seat tickets to the Patriots vs. Dolphins game at Gillette Stadium on January 4, 2026!

Club level tickets for Gillette Stadium offer an elevated experience with padded, wider seats, private entrances, and access to climate-controlled indoor lounges that include exclusive food, drink, and bar options.

Please note that food, beverages, and parking are not complimentary and must be purchased by the winner. 

Section CL10, Row 19, Seats 12 & 13

Stocking Raffle

One ticket for $5, five tickets for $20.

2025 Gingerbread Registration

2025 Gingerbread Registration

by | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

2025 Gingerbread House Contest Rules

Please review the rules and important dates before registering below.

Click here to download a pdf copy of the Rules
  • Maximum base size is 15” by 15”. You may NOT attach multiple bases together.
  • Entries larger than 15” by 15” will not be accepted.
  • Edible materials ONLY! This includes the “glue” that holds pieces together and support on the inside! Exception: you can include plug-in string lights or fairy lights, but no batteries!
  • Sturdy base required! Your house will be picked up and moved multiple times during gallery set-up.
  • By entering the contest, entrants authorize Portsmouth Historical Society to use their images and images of completed work in promotional materials.

Important Dates

Thursday, November 20 Registration deadline

Saturday, November 22, 11am – 5pm

Sunday, November 23, 11am – 5pm

 House Drop-off: All houses must be dropped off at 10 Middle Street during these days and times.
Friday, November 28 Exhibition opens to the public! We will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and until 7:00 pm every Friday in December.
Friday, December 5, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Opening Reception, presentation of Community Judges’ award ribbons
Tuesday, December 30 Exhibition Last Day

Entry Categories

Participants are required to submit entries under one of these categories. Note: If youth and teens are working together without an adult, please choose the Teen category.

  • Business/Non-Profit/Organization
  • Adult(s) (Age 18 and older)
  • Multi-Generational (Adults and youths or teens working together)
  • Teen or Teen Group (Age 13–17, working without an adult)
  • Youth or Youth Group (Age 12 and under working without an adult)

Notes

  • Entrants will be asked to give their entry a title on drop-off.
  • Gingerbread kits are allowed, provided they use only edible materials.
  • Plug-in string lights allowed. Battery-operated lights strongly discouraged as the batteries die quickly.
  • Your entry doesn’t have to be a “house.” We’ve seen boats, cars, books, barns, trees, etc. Anything goes as long as it’s made of edible materials!
2024 Gingerbread Registration

2024 Gingerbread Registration

by | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

2024 Gingerbread House Contest Rules

Click here to download a pdf copy of the Rules
  • Maximum base size is 15” by 15”. You may NOT attach multiple bases together.
  • Entries larger than 15” by 15” will not be accepted.
  • Edible materials ONLY! This includes the “glue” that holds pieces together and support on the inside! Exception: you can include plug-in string lights or fairy lights, but no batteries!
  • Sturdy base required! Your house will be picked up and moved multiple times during gallery set-up.
  • By entering the contest, entrants authorize Portsmouth Historical Society to use their images and images of completed work in promotional materials.

Important Dates

Thursday, November 21 Registration deadline

Saturday, November 23, 11am – 5pm

Sunday, November 24, 11am – 5pm

 House Drop-off: All houses must be dropped off at 10 Middle Street during these days and times.
Friday, November 29 Exhibition opens to the public! We will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and until 7:00 pm every Friday in December.
Friday, December 6, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Opening Reception, presentation of Community Judges’ award ribbons
Monday, December 30 Exhibition Last Day

Entry Categories

Participants are required to submit entries under one of these categories. Note: If youth and teens are working together without an adult, please choose the Teen category.

  • Business/Non-Profit/Organization
  • Adult(s) (Age 18 and older)
  • Multi-Generational (Adults and youths or teens working together)
  • Teen or Teen Group (Age 13–17, working without an adult)
  • Youth or Youth Group (Age 12 and under working without an adult)

Notes

  • Entrants will be asked to give their entry a title on drop-off.
  • Gingerbread kits are allowed, provided they use only edible materials.
  • Plug-in string lights allowed. Battery-operated lights strongly discouraged as the batteries die quickly.
  • Your entry doesn’t have to be a “house.” We’ve seen boats, cars, books, barns, trees, etc. Anything goes as long as it’s made of edible materials!
Young Artist Contest Submission Form

Young Artist Contest Submission Form

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Young Artists Contest


Downtown Scavenger Hunt 2023

Downtown Scavenger Hunt 2023

by | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

Download a Stamp Sheet
Aster House

142 Fleet Street

19 Market Street

123 Congress Street

Celtic Crossing

49 Pleasant St

Celtic Crossing

13 Market Street

Celtic Crossing

89 Market Street

8 Congress Street

Richardson's Market

148 State Street

River Run Bookstore

32 Daniel Street

51 Ceres Street

100 Market Street

Celtic Crossing

112 Congress Street

40 Bridge Street

Flatbread Co

138 Congress Street

29 Congress Street

41 Market Street

NH Made

22 Deer Street
Suite 100

175 Market Street

Ten Thousand Villages

15 Vaughan Mall

2 Market Square

Thank You to our Sweet Sponsors!

Downtown Scavenger Hunt 2023

General Registration

by | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

33rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition in-gallery display registration

Contest Rules

  • Maximum base size is 15” by 15”. You may NOT attach multiple bases together.
  • Entries larger than 15” by 15” will not be accepted.
  • Edible materials ONLY! This includes the “glue” that holds pieces together and support on the inside! Exception: you can include string lights or fairy lights, but they MUST be plug-in. No batteries!
  • Base must be sturdy! Your house will be picked up and moved multiple times during gallery set-up.
  • Entrants will be asked to give their entry a title on drop-off.
  • By entering the contest, entrants authorize Portsmouth Historical Society to use their images and images of completed work in promotional materials.
  • Houses must be dropped off at the Portsmouth Historical Society (10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH) during the following times:
    • Saturday, November 18, between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, November 19, between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
    • Monday, November 20, between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm