Let your creativity shine bright at the 6th Annual Gingerbread House Competition to support Make-A-Wish® Connecticut. Transform sweet frosting and candy into architectural wonders while helping make wishes come true for brave children battling critical illnesses in our community. During the holiday season, every sprinkle and gumdrop you place helps create magic for the children and families served by Make-A-Wish® Connecticut.
This heartwarming tradition has showcased incredible imagination since 2019, with each year's entries pushing creative boundaries further than we could have imagined. From whimsical cottages to fantastic castles, your gingerbread masterpieces prove that when it comes to spreading joy, anything is possible. Ready to show us what you can build this year?
Join the Joy
$100 entry fee: Basic materials needed to build 1 complete house.
Note: We encourage you to supplement the building materials provided—if you can dream it, you can build it!
1. 11/14: Email RTA at info@rt-arch.com to sign up. Please provide:
Primary contact name, business name, phone number, and email.
Number of participants on your team, their names, and your team’s chosen name.
Address where you’d like the Gingerbread Kit sent.
12/13: Share photos and videos of your entry for community voting (email info@rt-arch.com).
12/16-12/20: NEW THIS YEAR! We have an exclusive opportunity for 15 entries to be viewed in person at AIA Connecticut's new office located at The District in New Haven.
Drop off December 11th, 4pm-6pm - OR - December 16th, 10am-4pm. Call us at 203-772-2459 to coordinate.
Location: The District, 470 James Street, New Haven
4. 12/19: Online voting opens
Vote as many times as you want!
01/02: Winners announced online.
Make checks out to Make-A-Wish® Connecticut.
Mail checks to:
Richard Turlington Architects
55 Church St. Suite 201
New Haven, CT 06510
No time to create a gingerbread house? No problem! Make a donation of any size from now - January 01, 2025.
*QR code is for donations only. To receive a gingerbread house kit, please send a check to RTA.
We're grateful to these generous New Haven businesses for supporting our winners with amazing prizes:
