5:00pm Cocktail Reception, Gingerbread Structure Viewing and Silent Auction
6:30pm Dinner & Program
Join us on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park for the 32nd Annual Gingerbread City Gala – Hope for the Holidays. This magical evening will feature breathtaking gingerbread creations by San Diego’s top chefs, festive holiday décor, gourmet dining, live entertainment, and inspiring stories that celebrate resilience, community, and hope. As the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Gala fuels vital programs and services—support groups, counseling, advocacy, youth programs, scholarships, and more—ensuring no one faces epilepsy alone. Together, we’ll celebrate the joy of the season and give the greatest gift of all: HOPE
Reserve your seat, become a sponsor, or support through underwriting opportunities today and help us ensure that no one in San Diego faces epilepsy alone.
Individual Tickets
Available November 1
Join us for an unforgettable night of holiday magic, gourmet dining, and dazzling gingerbread creations.
Showcase your brand, entertain guests, and make a lasting impact for families living with epilepsy.
Support the event behind the scenes and ensure every detail shines—while giving the gift of HOPE.
The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County is thrilled to invite you to participate in the 32nd Annual Gingerbread Structure Competition at the Gingerbread City Gala on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
This year’s theme, “Hope for the Holidays,” is a chance to showcase your creativity, talent, and artistry while helping us spread joy, resilience, and hope throughout our community.
As a competing artist, you’ll:
Create dazzling gingerbread masterpieces that inspire and delight hundreds of guests
Gain community recognition for your artistry
Help raise awareness and support for individuals and families living with epilepsy
Artist Inspiration Packet – English and Spanish
The packet includes competition categories, prizes, stipends, structure guidelines, judging criteria, and event details.
Register Today
Complete the online entry form at https://forms.gle/MYYcgEo7V9R4PA1r6 by Monday, October 20, 2025.
The form is editable—sign up now and finalize your title and structure details later.
Final titles, descriptions, and inspiration statements are due by Friday, November 21, 2025, to be included in the event program.
Celebrity Chef Judges
Your creations will be evaluated by culinary experts! Past celebrity judges have included:
Chef Jose Barajas (MMM…Cakes)
Chef Charity George (Nailed It!)
Chef Maeve Rochford (Sugar & Scribe)
Sam Zien (Sam the Cooking Guy)
Our wide array of programs and services serve people living with epilepsy, families, friends and caregivers.
All of our programs and services are offered at no-cost.
The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the San Diego community since 1954.
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