Annual Gingerbread House Contest 2026

Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association

Calling Jays of All Ages! It’s time to roll up your sleeves, break out the icing, and let your holiday creativity shine! We’re inviting alumni to gather their families and/or friends, channel their inner gingerbread architects, and compete in a little friendly holiday competition. Whether you’re building a gingerbread mansion, a cozy cottage, or something wonderfully whimsical, we can’t wait to see what you create!

The contest runs through January 3, 2027, when members of the Office of Alumni Relations will put on their judging hats and vote for their favorite creations.

How to Enter:

All participants must register.
Once your gingerbread masterpiece is complete, share a photo on Facebook or Instagram using #JHUGingerbread and tagging @JHU_Alumni. Prefer to keep your social media private? No problem! You can also email your photo to alumevents@jhu.edu.
All submissions must be received by Sunday, January 3, 2027, at 5:00 P.M. ET.

Gingerbread Kit Ticket Option Details:

No Kit Needed - Free
Purchase a Kit through JHAA - $15.00
- Gingerbread kits will be shipped directly from Amazon to the address provided during registration. Due to shipping constraints, kits can only be shipped within the continental United States.
- Deadline to order through JHAA - Friday, December 18, at 4:00 P.M. ET.

Three lucky winners will receive a JHU swag box from the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. So bring your A-game, your best decorating skills, and maybe a little extra frosting for good measure! Winning creation(s) will be determined at the sole discretion of the Office of Alumni Relations. May the best gingerbread house win!

A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.

JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy

Event Date
Starts:
Monday, November 2, 2026
8:30am EST

Ends:
Sunday, January 3, 2027
5:00pm EST

Contact
Office of Alumni Relations
Marjorie Holmberg
Regional & Young Alumni Programs
(800) JHU-JHU1
mholmbe2@jhu.edu

Ticket Options

	Gingerbread Kit - One Registration Per Household Check this box to have a gingerbread kit mailed directly to you from Amazon.	$
	No Kit Needed - One Registration Per Household Check this box if you have already purchased your gingerbread house. A kit will NOT be mailed to you.

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