22ND ANNUAL
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY & COMPETITION
The City of Pittsburgh invites you to participate in the 22nd annual Gingerbread House Competition, presented by Clearview! This beloved Pittsburgh tradition has dazzled thousands of visitors for the past two decades at both PPG Place and the historic City-County Building, including a return to an in-person display in 2022. For the 22nd year, the people of Pittsburgh, the surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to build their own edible house as the competition display returns this holiday season! All eligible houses will be displayed on Light Up Night through early January. Join the fun this holiday season!
Registration has closed for the 2024 event.
Please see the informational packet below for entry guidelines.
22nd Annual Gingerbread Display Details
City-County Building
414 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
November 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Ross St. entry only)
Closed: November 28 -29, December 25, January 1.
Please note: A light security screening is required for entry. No weapons, drugs, or alcohol will be permitted inside the building. Public restrooms are not available.
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 10: Registration Closes
NOVEMBER 16 & 17: Entry Drop-off at the
City-County Building (Ross St. Entrance)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
NOVEMBER 22: Opening Ceremony - 12 p.m.
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3: Display open to the public
2023 GINGERBREAD HOUSE GALLERY
NON-PROFIT CATEGORIES
Non-profit Ages 6 - 9 | Non-profit Ages 10 - 13 | Non-profit Ages 14 - 17 | Non-profit Ages 18+
SCHOOL CATEGORIES
Preschool & Kindergarten | Elementary School 1 - 5 | Middle School 6 - 8 | High School 9 - 12 | Culinary School
CHILDREN'S CATEGORIES
Children Ages 5 & Younger | Children Ages 6 - 9 | Children Ages 10 - 13 | Children Ages 14 - 17
OTHER CATEGORIES
Professional | Family | Adult Ages 18+ | City Departments/Authorities | City Neighborhoods
PRESENTING PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS
22ND ANNUAL
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY & COMPETITION
The City of Pittsburgh invites you to participate in the 22nd annual Gingerbread House Competition, presented by Clearview! This beloved Pittsburgh tradition has dazzled thousands of visitors for the past two decades at both PPG Place and the historic City-County Building, including a return to an in-person display in 2022. For the 22nd year, the people of Pittsburgh, the surrounding Allegheny County communities, and beyond are invited to build their own edible house as the competition display returns this holiday season! All eligible houses will be displayed on Light Up Night through early January. Join the fun this holiday season!
Registration has closed for the 2024 event.
Please see the informational packet below for entry guidelines.
22nd Annual Gingerbread Display Details
City-County Building
414 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
November 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Ross St. entry only)
Closed: November 28 -29, December 25, January 1.
Please note: A light security screening is required for entry. No weapons, drugs, or alcohol will be permitted inside the building. Public restrooms are not available.
IMPORTANT DATES
NOVEMBER 10: Registration Closes
NOVEMBER 16 & 17: Entry Drop-off at the
City-County Building (Ross St. Entrance)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
NOVEMBER 22: Opening Ceremony - 12 p.m.
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3: Display open to the public
2023 GINGERBREAD HOUSE GALLERY
NON-PROFIT CATEGORIES
Non-profit Ages 6 - 9 | Non-profit Ages 10 - 13 | Non-profit Ages 14 - 17 | Non-profit Ages 18+
SCHOOL CATEGORIES
Preschool & Kindergarten | Elementary School 1 - 5 | Middle School 6 - 8 | High School 9 - 12 | Culinary School
CHILDREN'S CATEGORIES
Children Ages 5 & Younger | Children Ages 6 - 9 | Children Ages 10 - 13 | Children Ages 14 - 17
OTHER CATEGORIES
Professional | Family | Adult Ages 18+ | City Departments/Authorities | City Neighborhoods
PRESENTING PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS
