Gingerbread Walk FAQs
Who can enter a Gingerbread “House”? Anyone! NAMA invites businesses, organizations, teams, schools, families, and individuals to join in the fun! There is a $10 entry fee (the fee is waived for NAMA members).
Do we have to make a house out of gingerbread? No! We use the term “Gingerbread House” loosely. It can be traditional, whimsical or out of the box. It can be made of cake, cookie or something that represents your business, organization, or family! We’ve seen traditional gingerbread houses, bird houses, dog houses, a gym-gingerbread house, even a beautiful metal print of a gingerbread house, a pillow, and a small tree with gingerbread themed earring dangling from it! We’ve seen structures made out cake, cookies, candy, wood, cardboard, Legos, and our local bookstore made theirs out of books! It’s a time to be creative and festive! Check out the photos of last year’s entries —>
Is there a size limit? Yes. All “Gingerbread Houses” must be placed on a plywood board base or sturdy cardboard not exceeding 24”x 24″x24” and be able to be easily transported.
Is there electricity available? Entrants will not be provided with a power source; should you choose to add lighted or powered elements, they should be battery powered.
When do we drop off the creations to the Stevens Estate? You can drop off your entry Thursday evening (12/4) or Friday morning (12/5). Exact times will be shared shortly.
Do we get back our entry? No. All “Gingerbread Houses” will be raffled off to the visitors to the Gingerbread Walk. Materials will not be returned to you.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500
- Opportunity to serve as judges of the event.
- Company supplied banner displayed at the event.
- Opportunity to speak at Friday’s reception.
- Dedicated email blast to NAMA email list (2.5K) at the time of your choosing (through 12/1/2026).
- Dedicated, boosted social media post, sponsored by NAMA, at the time of your choosing (through 12/1/2026).
- Individual signage at Gingerbread Walk at all areas and activities (crafts, snacks, display areas, entertainment, etc.)
- Company logo and link on the home page of North Andover Merchant Association on website for one year.
- Company logo and link on event page of NAMA website and all event promotional materials
- Weekly Spotlight Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on social media (through 12/31/2025)
- Recognition in association produced traditional media releases
- Opportunity to include branded promotional items (swag) in “Holiday Gift Bags” for Saturday’s attendees AND your company’s label/logo on outside of each bag.
- Eight (8) tickets to cocktail reception.
- Waived entry fee for Gingerbread “House”
Platinum Sponsor – $1,000
- Individual signage at Gingerbread Walk at all areas and activities (crafts, snacks, display areas, entertainment, etc.)
- Company logo and link on North Andover Merchant Association website and all event promotional materials
- Weekly Spotlight Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on social media (through 12/31/2025)
- Recognition in association produced traditional media releases
- Opportunity to include branded promotional items (swag) in “Holiday Gift Bags” for Saturday’s attendees.
- Four (4) tickets to cocktail reception.
- Waived entry fee for Gingerbread “House”
Gold Sponsor – $500
- Signage at Gingerbread Walk at all areas and activities (crafts, snack, designated room, entertainment)
- Company logo and link on North Andover Merchant Association website and all event promotional materials
- Recognition in association produced traditional media releases
- Opportunity to include branded promotional items (swag) in “Holiday Gift Bags” for Saturday’s attendees.
- Two (2) tickets to Friday cocktail reception.
- Waived entry fee for Gingerbread “House”
Silver Sponsor $250
- Signage at Gingerbread Walk
- Company logo and link on North Andover Merchant Association website and all event promotional materials.
- Opportunity to include branded promotional items (swag) in “Holiday Gift Bags” for Saturday’s attendees.
- Discounted tickets to Friday cocktail reception.
- Waived entry fee for Gingerbread “House”
Bronze Sponsor $100
- Recognition as a sponsor on all promotional materials
- Opportunity to include branded promotional items (swag) in “Holiday Gift Bags” for Saturday’s attendees.
- Waived entry fee for Gingerbread “House”