The Great Gingerbread Build

EASE THE BURDEN OF LOCAL HOMELESSNESS.

Participate in Boise's sweetest holiday tradition.

2026 INTEREST FORM
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

THE 2026 GREAT GINGERBREAD BUILD

WHEN: 

  • Oct 15: Early Competition Registration Opens for Friends of Corpus
  • Nov 2: Competition Registration Opens (Space Limited)
  • Dec 11-13: Free Public Showcase

WHERE: Idaho State Museum

MORE Important dates

THURS, SEPT 17: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER)

MON, SEPT 17:  LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER) 

FRI, SEPT 25: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER)

WED, OCT 7: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER)  

THURS, OCT 15:

  • EARLY BUILD REGISTRATION OPENS FOR FRIENDS OF CORPUS
  • SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE
  • BUILDING INFO SESSION (DETAILS TBA)

TUES, OCT 20: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER)

MON, NOV 2: COMPETITION REGISTRATION OPENS (SPACE LIMITED)

THURS, NOV 5: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER) 

TUES, NOV 10: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER) 

FRI, NOV 13: LUNCH AND LEARN (CLICK TO REGISTER)

THE GREAT GINGERBREAD BUILD (DEC 11-13) AT IDAHO STATE MUSEUM 

  • FRI, DEC 11: VIP FIRST-LOOK EVENT
  • SAT, DEC 12: FREE PUBLIC SHOWCASE
  • SUN, DEC 13: FREE PUBLIC SHOWCASE

Questions? Interested in Sponsoring or Partnering in 2026?

Please contact Aspen at [email protected]

OVERALL 2025 WINNERS

ADULT GROUP (14 entries)

  1. The 18th Street Elves (190 votes)
  2. Exyte Gingertects (153 votes)
  3. Boise Oblates of St Gertrude (152 votes)

ADULT INDIVIDUAL (5 entries)

  1. Nathan Gimino (227 votes) 
  2. Ruth Griggs – Garden House (215 votes)
  3. Dr. Kleinstein  (171 votes)

YOUTH GROUP (8 entries)

  1. Boise with Kids (199 votes)
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters (109 votes)
  3. Recycled Minds (99 votes)

YOUTH INDIVIDUAL (5 entries)

  1. Chloe R. (239 votes)
  2. Julianna H. (183 votes)
  3. Ryan R. (107 votes)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE 2025 WINNERS

Huge thank you to our 30+ builders and the 700+ people who attended our Free Public Showcase. The votes are in…

ADULT GROUP (14 entries)

  1.  Exyte Gingertects (117 votes)
  2. CSHQA Gingerbread Builders, LLC (101 votes)
  3. Huckleberry Home Buyers (92 votes)

ADULT INDIVIDUAL (5 entries)

  1.  Ruth Griggs – Garden House (203 votes)
  2. Nathan Gimino (188 votes)
  3. Ruth Griggs – Christmas House (107 votes)

YOUTH GROUP (8 entries)

  1. Boise with Kids (177 votes)
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters (107 votes)
  3. Recycled Minds (99)

YOUTH INDIVIDUAL (5 entries)

  1. Chloe R. (239 votes)
  2. Julianna H. (143 votes)
  3. Kylynn Fernandez (56 votes)

GET INVOLVED

2026 INTEREST FORM

Questions? Interested in Sponsoring or Partnering in 2026?

Please contact Aspen at [email protected]

why this matters

While you’re creating holiday memories, you’re part of something bigger. The Great Gingerbread Build supports Corpus Commons’ Avenues for Hope campaign, ensuring there’s always coffee on at Corpus – and a place where our vulnerable neighbors can maintain hope and connection while rebuilding their lives.

Your Impact: $240 provides a month of essential services to one guest, including meals, showers, laundry, and employment assistance.

Corpus does so much with so little!