World's Fair Guidebook

OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK

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What is Gingertown?

Each year, teams comprised of Atlanta’s top architects and designers gather for a night of fun, frenzy, and imagination to build a majestic village of gingerbread houses lovingly known as Gingertown.

Hosted at the Specialty Tile show room in Buckhead, the highly anticipated Gingerbread building competition annually raises money for a selected charity benefiting our community.

OUR 2025 CHARITY RECIPIENT:

the giving kitchen

At Giving Kitchen, we invite you to get involved and support food service workers facing crises. Our mission aims to provide immediate financial aid and connect individuals with essential community resources. By joining us, you can help create a supportive environment that uplifts those who serve us every day.

THIS YEAR’S THEME:

WORLD’S FAIR Join us as we celebrate centurions of design and architecture at the Gingertown World Fair! Each team will be tasked with building an iconic exhibit from world expos’ pasts for a chance to take home the crown in four categories:

OVERALL BEST IN SHOW MOST UNIQUE USE OF CANDY THE INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE AWARD HONORABLE MENTION

OFFICIAL RULES •

Each team will receive one plot base (12”x15”) provided out of gator board.

Building may only take place on your designated plot base and must be structurally sound to move from your building table to the world map.

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Each plot will indicate “adjoining walls”: these are sides that will be up against another building, so plan accordingly. Your plot is also marked on the town, so you can see it in context.

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All of the base material must be covered in candy.

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Each team will begin with an equal amount of gingerbread to start with, as well as royal icing (to be used as “glue”), and white frosting. Additional limited quantities of gingerbread will be available on an as needed basis.

Colored frosting will be available at the frosting bar.

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Listen carefully! The Candy Bar will open PROMPTLY at 6pm and run until supplies run out. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own candy or other edible supplies.

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All structural building materials must be edible, but ornamental details such as LED lights are allowed. Use of non edible building supplies may result in disqualification.

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Each plot is represented by a unique selection of candy that will be provided by STP at your building table. This candy must be used in your final design.

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Your final build must represent your plot’s designated exhibit... but creative liberties are welcomed!

but most importantly...........

have fun!!

EXHIBIT LIST NORTH AMERICA CHICAGO

THE FERRIS WHEEL............................................LIFESAVERS THE WHITE CITY...........................WHITE CHOCO KIT KATS THE GOODYEAR BLIMP........................................AIRHEADS ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO......................TOOTSIE ROLLS

NEW YORK

THE UNISPHERE............................................JAWBREAKERS TOWER OF THE FOUR WINDS.................PINWHEEL LOLLIS

SEATTLE

SPACE NEEDLE....................................................TWIZZLERS

MONTREAL

BIOSPHERE...........................................................GUMBALLS HABITAT 67...................................................LEGO CANDIES

Choose the exhibit you would like to build from the list!

For the most up to date availability, visit the live map at specialtytile.com/gingertown.

For additional information or questions, contact the Bureau of Gingertown Exhibitions: Justine, Gingertown Czar Gingertown@SpecialtyTile.com

EUROPE SPAIN

ARC DE TRIOMF..............................................................TWIX CASTLE OF THREE DRAGONS...........................KINDER EGGS PLAZA DE ESPANA..................................................CHURROS

LONDON

THE CRYSTAL PALACE.....................................ROCK CANDY

PARIS

THE EIFFEL TOWER...............................................TOBLERONE GRAND PALAIS....................................................MACARONS MUSEE D’ORSAY........................................FERRERO ROCHER

BELGIUM

THE ATOMIUM..............................NERDS GUMMY CLUSTERS

ASIA JAPAN

SHINING HAT...........................................................HI CHEWS TOWER OF THE SUN.....................................................POCKY

CHINA

CHINA ART MUSEUM......................WHITE RABBIT CANDIES

GINGERTOWN WORLD’S FAIR

OFFICIAL MAP

WORLD SIZE IS 5’x12’ EACH PLOT IS 12x15” MAP SCALE IS 1:12

event info DATE:

DECEMBER 9TH

LOCATION:

SPECIALTY TILE SHOWROOM 721 MIAMI CIRCLE ATL, GA (COMPLIMENTARY VALET PROVIDED)

TIMELINE:

DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM

ENJOY HORS D’OEURVES & COCKTAILS!

CANDY BAR START 6PM BUILDING FROM 6PM-9PM JUDGING & WINNERS ANNOUNCED 9:30PM