1st ANNUAL GREAT HILLCREST BUILD OFF: GINGERBREAD BUILDING COMPETITION
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21ST • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
GINGERBREAD BUILDING CONTEST • WINE • PRIZES
Tickets cover all building materials.
$15 — Solo Builder
$20 — 2-Person Team
$30 — 3-Person Team
🍷 Wine and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.
Max 3 people per team. Please register under one team name.
🏠 What Your Team Gets
Each team receives:
1 gingerbread house kit per team
All on-site building tools and supplies
Entry into the official Build-Off contest
✨ Want extra candy?
Additional candy cups will be available for $5 each at the event.
And yes — bringing your own over-the-top decorations is highly encouraged. The wildest ideas usually win.
⏱️ Competition Format
90 minutes to build + decorate
Final 30 minutes for judging + People’s Choice voting
Teams present finished houses for scoring
Expect holiday music, big energy, and plenty of friendly rivalry.
🏆 Prizes
Prizes for:
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
Plus local bragging rights for the rest of the season. 😄
🧠 Judging Criteria
Houses will be scored on:
Creativity & Theme
Craftsmanship / Structure
Overall Wow Factor
Holiday Spirit
A People’s Choice vote will also take place during judging.
🕒 Event Schedule
2:45 PM – Check-in + grab a drink if you’d like
3:00 PM – Rules + Build Off Begins! (90 minutes!)
5:00 PM – Winners announced + photos
📌 Important Notes
21+ event
Max 3 people per team
Candy is included in your kit ; extra cups of candy are $5 each
Houses are yours to take home after judging!
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to get settled
📍 Location
Negociant Winery – Hillcrest Urban Winery
1263 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
