The Second Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Market Square Park, Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The big event is hosted by the Architecture Center Houston, C2 Creative, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Houston Downtown Management District. 

Approximately 25 teams of up to five people each will compete in this year’s build-off. In addition to the coveted Grand Prix de Show, prizes will be given in categories including Best Architectural Icon, Tallest Standing Structure, Best Traditionally Themed, Best Non-Traditionally Themed and Most Creative Use of Materials.

Gingerbread buildings will be judged by an independent panel of food, design, art and architecture professionals. Following the Build-Off, winners and select competitors will be featured in a one-week exhibition, free and open to the public, at Architecture Center Houston.

Team registration is $50 and is available by contacting Architecture Center Houston at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The public is invited to attend this free event to cheer on the teams and build their own miniature gingerbread structure at the spectators table.