The sweet annual Portsmouth holiday tradition is back!
Registration opens September 1
Exhibition on display November 27–December 30
Open Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission.
Theme for 2026:
UFOs: Unidentified Frosted Objects 🛸
Explore the outer limits of baking! This year, to go along with our main exhibition on Betty and Barney Hill, we’re inviting everyone to recreate their favorite out-of-this-world story in gingerbread form!
From Godzilla to giant squid, TIE fighters to TARDISes, Audrey II to awesome rocket ships, take your inspiration from the unknown and unsolved or your favorite science fiction story!
Not a sci-fi fan? No problem. The theme is just a suggestion to get the gears turning. If you want to do Santa’s village or a Portsmouth landmark, go for it!
Interested in being one of our delicious sponsors?
Every year we depend on our generous sponsors to help us keep this beloved family tradition free to the public.
Perks of being a sponsor include:
- A vote as a community judge
- Brand recognition on our website and signage
- Exclusive access to help decorate the Historical Society in holiday cheer
If you’re interested, please email sponsorship@portsmouthhistory.org or call our development officer at 603.570.2497