A Celebration of Creativity, Community & Giving
The Gingerbread Showcase is more than a festive event—
it’s a joyful new tradition designed to bring our community together through creativity, connection, and holiday cheer.
Families throughout Westchester will gather at Wainwright House to celebrate the season through a spectacular gingerbread display, hands-on workshops, and themed events for all ages. Rooted in joy and generosity, this multi-day experience benefits Feeding Westchester, our nonprofit partner helping to fight hunger across the county.
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Season of Giving
The Gingerbread Showcase celebrates generosity as much as creativity. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations or contribute directly to Feeding Westchester, which provides over 229,000 monthly neighbor visits across the county.
Together, we can make this season brighter for every family in our community.
Gingerbread Display
Marvel at creations from top bakers, families, and community members, each one a sweet work of art. The stunning piece featured above was created by Baker Elizabeth Llamoctanta, whose intricate detail and imagination capture the spirit of the season beautifully.
Judges & Prizes
A distinguished panel including Congressman George Latimer, Tina Zuccardi (The Great American Baking Show), and Claudia Ossa (Westchester Foodies) will award prizes:
🥇 $500 | 🥈 $250 | 🥉 $100
Kickoff Celebration
A festive unveiling with tree lighting, cocoa, holiday fare, and live music—including a demonstration of the official cookie of Rye: The Chocolate Rye Cookie!
​Holiday Workshops & Activities
Thirteen days of hands-on fun: cookie decorating, wreath-making, story hours, an adults-only mixology workshop, and more.
Partner With Us: Be Part of Something Sweet!
The Gingerbread Showcase is designed to bring the whole community together,
and we’d love for you to be part of it!
There are many ways to get involved, from supporting as a sponsor to sharing your talents as a baker, vendor, or workshop host. Whether you’re a business, a local artisan, or someone with a creative holiday idea, your participation helps make this new Westchester tradition truly special.
Sponsors
Your sponsorship fuels every part of the Showcase — from accessible family programming to our partnership with Feeding Westchester, and meaningful prize awards that celebrate creativity and community spirit. Sponsors receive prominent recognition across all event materials, press outreach, and throughout Wainwright’s thirteen days of holiday festivities.
Bakers & Creators
Do you make magic with gingerbread? We’re inviting bakers of all ages and experience levels to enter their creations for display. It’s a wonderful way to share your craft and join a joyful, countywide celebration of creativity.
Vendors & Workshop Hosts
We’re also seeking partners to help make the Showcase extra festive — from local vendors with seasonal goods to community members who can lead fun, hands-on workshops or demonstrations.
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If you have an idea, we’d love to hear it!
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Let’s build something sweet together.