Gingerbread jubilee offers chance to take home gingerbread house creations

WOLFEBORO — The citizens of Wolfeboro will again host the Gingerbread Jubilee this year, with proceeds going to benefit the Lakes Region Humane Society.

The jubilee and silent auction is sponsored by Wolfeboro's oldest real estate brokerage firm, Yankee Pedlar, and features several handmade gingerbread houses. The event might even feature a visit from old Saint Nick.

Amy Knapp, gingerbread aficionado, and realtor at Yankee Pedlar, has been working with gingerbread for over two decades. This is her third year organizing the event. She teaches a class called "The Tao of Gingerbread House Design + Construction," which helps pastry architects get into the craft.

"We are always thrilled to see Wolfeboro's talented, creative residents come out to support local charities," said Knapp. "We usually have a great crowd and look forward to hosting this event each year. It really helps us strengthen our ties with the community and is a fun way to celebrate this season of giving."

Along with free hot chocolate, cookies, interactive craft activities and possibly even a photo opportunity with Santa, the Gingerbread House Jubilee will also offer a silent auction with locally-created, handmade gingerbread houses until 3 p.m. All bidders must be present to win, and prepared to take home their new gingerbread house.

This year's Gingerbread House Jubilee will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Barn at The General Wolfe, 518 Main St. The event runs 2-4 p.m.