2017 Gingerbread Build-Off

Architecture Center Houston will host the 9th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at City Hall's Hermann Square on Sat., Dec. 9. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100 percent edible materials. More than 4,500 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids' construction zone, and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public.

Event schedule: 

9-10 a.m.: Team Check-in
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Competition Building & Kids Construction Zone
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Food Trucks
12-2 p.m.: Santa 
3-4 p.m.: Foster High School Falcon Choir
4-4:30 p.m.: Awards