Gingerbread House Challenge

If you’re a fan of festive craft beer, delightful desserts turned into architectural masterpieces and a jolly good time for the whole family, ‘yule’ love this event!

The sixth annual Gingerbread House Challenge dares local businesses, nonprofits and student groups to form teams and display their holiday spirit and creativity by constructing a gingerbread house based on a central theme.

Thanks to the goodwill of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, this exciting event coincides with the release of their popular Gingerbread Stout (which BeerAdvocate calls “freagin’ Christmas in a bottle.”)

Hosted by BHCyp, the young professionals board of the Better Housing Coalition, event attendees vote on their favorite houses to select the $500 People’s Choice Winner, and an expert judging panel will crown the $500 Runner-Up and $1,000 Grand Prize Winner! 100% of proceeds supported BHC’s mission of changing lives and transforming communities through high-quality affordable housing.

Event Details

Date & Time: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA

2022 Theme:
RVA Neighborhoods

Cost:

General admission is free! To vote: $5 for 2 votes; $10 for 5 votes

Limited number of VIP Ticket packages are available! Each year our VIP ticket packages sell out, so plan to get yours early!

Sold only in advance, VIP packages are $20 and include:

5 votes
1 Hardywood drink ticket
Exclusive VIP cup koozie
Gingerbread cookie

Purchase your VIP Tickets here!

Cast a Remote Vote for your favorite competitor!

Competitors

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

If you’re looking for a great team building activity, a creative outlet, or just want to compete for some cold, hard cash, form a Gingerbread House Challenge team! Teams of 2-6 members can sign up between now and October 16 or until all 18 spaces are filled.

2022 COMPETITION RULES + ENTRY FORM

Be a part of the action and support a great cause. Submit your entry form for the 2022 competition today!

Many thanks to our 2022 Sponsors

Sponsorships are still available!

Beer. Dessert. Cut-throat holiday competition. What more could you ask for???
Sponsors of the event will be highly visible to a diverse and merry crowd as the weekend of the Hardywood Gingerbread Stout release has historically drawn over 2,000 Richmonders. And that doesn’t include the gingerbread contest and celebrity judge panel.

2022 Gingerbread Challenge Sponsor Package