Washington DC

Gingertown 2023  will be on December 5th, 2023 at 5:30PM at 1050 17th St NW!

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How It Works

Each year, David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS) creates a themed master plan based on principles of good urban planning with playful embellishments appropriate for the gingerbread-built city. We invite you, our friends in the building design and construction industry, to join us in bringing this confectionery city to life. Each firm/team is given one lot to design and build on. At the end of the build night, all of the creations come together on the master plan to create Gingertown! The built-out master plan will remain on display for one week and the monies raised will be donated to local charities.

How to Participate

Firms can reserve a lot by sponsoring or participating. Sponsorship information is detailed below. There is a $500 minimum donation to participate in Gingertown DC. Once the call for lot selection goes out, sponsors can complete a form or email gingertown@dmsas.com to send a donation and request a lot. You will receive a confirmation of sponsorship and an invoice for your 100% tax-deductible donation will be sent shortly thereafter. Top donors will receive their lot selection early to plan their builds!

Awards

Our esteemed panel of judges, along with The Mayor of Gingertown, will award buildings in the categories of:

  • Most Innovative Use of Materials
  • Best Expression of Theme
  • Best Overall Design Quality
  • Best Overall Craftsmanship
  • Judge’s Choice Awards
  • Mayor’s Choice Award

Details

  • The build will begin at 5:30pm and run till 8:30pm. After all lots have been placed on the master plan, our judges will converse and decide on award winners. Winners will be announced immediately thereafter on site. Please do not arrive before 5PM.
  • Lots are divided up among sponsors, with higher sponsors getting priority in the event of overlapping requests for a particular lot.
  • DMSAS will provide the gingerbread, frosting, and a wide array of candies. You are welcome to bring your own special sweets to fit your theme and/or lot designation. Please also be sure to bring your own utility knives and cutting mats.
  • While team sizes vary by lot, there are a limited number of tickets for lower sponsorship levels in order to ensure a comfortable building environment for all of our participants.

Gingertown is presented by:

 

Recipients

  • Children’s National Medical Center
  • Community of Hope
  • Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital
  • So Others Might Eat
  • The Wendt Center for Loss & Healing

Sponsorship Levels

Spectacular Spectacular

$3,000

Sold Out!

  • Opportunity to display banner at build out
  • Reserved build out space
  • Exclusive early lot selection
  • Logo displayed on lot on Master Plan
  • No participation limit
  • Special social media recognition and shout outs
  • Logo included in e-blasts and event signage
  • Logo displayed on website with company website link
  • Recognition in all press releases and printed materials

Can-Can

$2,000

Sold Out!

  • Early lot selection
  • Logo displayed on lot on Master Plan
  • No participation limit
  • Special social media recognition and shout outs
  • Logo displayed on website with company website link
  • Recognition in all e-blasts
  • Logo displayed on event signage
  • Recognition in all press releases and printed materials

Cabaret

$1,500

Sold Out!

7- person participation limit

  • Special social media recognition and shout outs
  • Logo displayed on website with company website link
  • Priority lot Selection
  • Recognition in all e-blasts
  • Logo included on event signage
  • Recognition in all press releases and printed materials

Windmill

$1,250

Sold Out!

  • Priority lot selection
  • 5-person participation limit
  • Logo included on website and event signage
  • Recognition in all press releases and printed materials

Parisian

$500

Sold Out!

  • Participation in the event
  • 3-person participation limit
  • Assigned Lot

Participants

Coming soon!