North: Gingerbread Build-off and Holiday Party

GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF & HOLIDAY RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
Pella Fort Worth
3901 West Freeway, Ste. 101
Fort Worth, TX 76107
6:00 PM

Holiday Reception

Enjoy food, beverages, festivities, and gingerbread structures that will be on display from our Gingerbread Build-Off!

This holiday reception is exclusively for the membership of the Fort Worth chapters of AIA Fort Worth, IIDA, USGBC Texas, CSI, Community Design Fort Worth, NAWIC and TEXO and their families.

Attendees, bring a business card for the raffle!

Gingerbread Build Off

Want to build a structure for the Gingerbread Build-Off? Register your team now!

Join the local chapters of AIA, IIDA, CSI, CDFW, NAWIC, TEXO and USGBC Texas for a Gingerbread Build-Off!! This Design-Build event provides an opportunity for building industry professionals to show off their design skills. Teams will construct their confections at a location of their choosing and bring them to the holiday reception for judging.

EVENT INFORMATION

WHERE: Pella Fort Worth

WHEN: December 11th @ 6:00pm

COST: Free to attend and free to submit competition entry

INCLUDED: The first 10 teams to register will be provided a starter gingerbread kit

Register Now

COMPETITION RULES

1. Teams will construct their confections at a location and time of their own choosing and bring the completed projects to Pella on Dec. 11.

2. Houses or structures should be completely edible (no glue or inedible accessories.) Nonedible items are limited to the display surface and lighting.

3. You may use any edible material that you like. You may use purchased materials, kits, or homemade materials that are edible

4. This event is for AIAFW, IIDA, USGBC Texas, CSI, TEXO, NAWIC, CDFW members, however member-led teams can include friends, family, consultants, etc.

5. Final entry must fit on 24”x24” display board or smaller. You may decorate the display board.

6. You may not pay another company to complete the design and build.

7. Each team may submit one entry. Individuals may submit one entry each.

8. Have fun!!!

• Though not required, we encourage you to share updates of your progress on social media and tag us!

AWARD CATAGORIES (Gift card prizes!)

Iconic Architecture (Judged Category)

Tallest Standing Structure (Judged Category)

Best Holiday Themed (Judged Category)

People’s Favorite (Voted on by Holiday Reception Attendees)

SPONSORSHIP

We have multiple levels for your business or organization to support this amazing event! More information available online.

• Peppermint Level - $750 | Sponsor will be listed as a “presenting sponsor” and will get a speaking opportunity at event in addition to benefits listed in categories below. Limited to one sponsor.
  
  
• Gumdrop Level - $500 | Sponsor is able to provide a table top at the event. Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event.
  
  
• Sprinkle Level - $250 | Sponsor logo will be displayed at the event as well as digital marketing leading up to and following the event.
  
  
• Frosting Level -  Sponsor is to provide a raffle item of the sponsors choice. Retail price minimum $50.00.