THE GEORGETOWN
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
VOTE FOR YOUR DREAM HOUSE
The inaugural Georgetown Gingerbread House Competition unites premier local culinary and hospitality venues to create wonder-filled gingerbread homes to raise awareness and funds for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, a not-for-profit public charity that brings the joy of the holidays to children through the gift of new toys.
These gingerbread houses invite you on a self-guided tour across Georgetown’s best: Four Seasons Washington, D.C., CUT by Wolfgang Puck, 1789 Restaurant / Clyde's, Fiola Mare, La Bonne Vache, and Call Your Mother Deli.
SPREAD JOY TO CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
DONATE TO A HOPEFUL CAUSE
The houses will be on display at each venue from December 1-31 and will compete against each other in three categories:
Top Fundraiser - Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Award
Most Skillful - Pastry Prestige Award
Most Joyful - Holiday Cheer Award
Your donations and votes will decide the winners in the first and most important category, while a judging panel consisting of community leaders, event benefactors, and Marine Toys for Tots representatives will determine the podium finishers in the other two.
No matter which gingerbread houses come out on top, the ultimate winners will be all the children who won’t go without a holiday gift thanks to your support.
And remember, 1 dollar donated = 1 vote for your favorite house (minimum $10 donation). All donations will go directly to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Each dollar you donate will also earn you a chance to receive a holiday surprise of your own (i.e., a gift certificate) from the participating venues.
BE PART OF THE
HOLIDAY MAGIC
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND COMPASSION THROUGH THE GEORGETOWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION.
The Georgetown Gingerbread House Competition is a holiday tradition created to bring people together while making a meaningful impact. Founded by Chris, a Washington, D.C.–based real estate professional with Serhant, the event merges architecture, culinary artistry, and community spirit into a festive celebration for a cause.
Each year, the competition proudly supports the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, helping provide holiday gifts, joy, and hope to children and families in need. Through the generosity of donors, Toys for Tots delivers millions of gifts nationwide—turning creativity and kindness into real change.
UNITED FOR A BRIGHTER HOLIDAY SEASON
United with founding partners including The Four Seasons Hotel, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, and The Clyde’s Restaurant Group / 1789, the competition continues to grow in impact and participation. Together, we strive to celebrate the season, uplift the community, and inspire everyone to give back.
HONORING THE PARTNERS WHO LIFT THIS EVENT UP
