
The 17th Annual Gingerbread Build
Presented by NEFCO Fire Investigations
December 13, 2025
On Belay’s annual Gingerbread Build fundraising event is a premier Seacoast event that launches the community into the holiday season.
Each team helps us get one step closer to helping every child in our community who has had their life turned upside down by the cancer of someone they love. 100% of funds raised to providing On Belay’s free adventure programs for our community’s youth impacted by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis.

What You Need To Know
Join more than 400 folks from around the Seacoast who come together to build the most amazing creations out of graham crackers and crazy amounts of sugar! Prizes are awarded to the top three teams in several categories. Raffle prizes, tasty treats and drinks, and winter cheer make this a day to look forward to!
Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Oyster River High School
Registration Cost:
$45 per team with pre-registration (by Dec 11)
$60 per team at the door
Team Size: Up to 6 people per kit/team registration
Details: Every team will be supplied a building kit and a plethora of candy at our Candy Bar brought to you by Lickee’s & Chewy’s Candies and Creamery! You are also welcome to bring your own additional building materials.
Register before December 11, 2025 to guarantee your team will have all the fun things you will need to build an awesome gingerbread house.
Our Event Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
There is still time to be a sponsor for this event! If you or your company would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact executivedirector@on-belay.org
NH Gives
NH Gives is a statewide day of giving every year in June. Because of you, we were able to raise over $25,000 in 2024 during NH Gives! Check back for details on 2026 NH Gives!
Our Annual Events
On Belay Family Day
On Belay’s Family Day is a day to bring all of our active and potential On Belay families together to build community between families. On Belay’s Family Day is open to all families and their children who qualify for On Belay’s programs.
Check back for details on our 2026 Family Day!
Gingerbread Build
This year will be On Belay’s 16th Annual Gingerbread Build fundraising event, and will be capping off our celebrations for On Belay’s 20th Year! The Gingerbread Build is a premier Seacoast event that launches the community into the holiday season.
Each team helps On Belay provide our free adventure programs for kids impacted by a loved one’s cancer.
Save the Date: December 13, 2025
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Interested in becoming an event sponsor?
If you or your company would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact executivedirector@on-belay.org