Celebrating our 11th year!
November 18 – December 18, 2022
- Oct. 31: Last day to purchase pre-made kits
- Nov. 12: In-Person Gingerbread Workshop
- Nov. 13: Pre-Made Kit Pickup
- Nov. 18: House Drop Off (Afternoon)
- Nov. 18: Pepperkakebyen Opens (Evening)
- Dec. 12: National Gingerbread Day
This year Pepperkakebyen is back in person! Don’t worry, we still have a virtual option for those who can’t visit us in person! Pepperkakebyen opens in-person and online on Friday, November 18th at 6 pm, with the Duluth City of the North Parade. You can also come by and safely see the Pepperkakebyen window display!
On December 12th, National Gingerbread House Day, we encourage you to enjoy a stroll downtown to look for Gingerbread Houses at participating businesses.
Join us online, or safely in person, to celebrate this community winter celebration!
Tour the 2017 Pepperkakebyen above!
Participate in Pepperkakebyen 2022!
Make your Own:
The sky’s the limit! You can create your own gingerbread house from scratch OR you can purchase $25 (+credit card fees) pre-made kits from our resident King of Gingerbread House making, Patrick the Gingerbread Man. Order kits by Oct. 31st! Kit pickup on November 13th from 1-2pm.
Learn How:
Assemble your pre-made kit at our Gingerbread Workshop hosted by Patrick the Gingerbread Man at the Nordic Center & Prøve Gallery. You will learn tips and tricks on how to build and decorate the house(s) you have purchased. Sign up for the workshop when you purchase a kit.
Gingerbread Workshops
November 12 @ Nordic Center & Prøve Gallery
9am – 11am
Download coloring book!
Show Yours:
Want to have your house included in our spectacular display? Just make sure the house is no wider than 2’ so it fits through our doors! Local businesses can display in their windows and will be included on our Gingerbread Village walking tour map. Drop off your house on Friday, November 18th from 1-4 pm.
Visit:
November 18 – December 18
Open Hours: Friday & Saturday from 1-4 pm
The Nordic Center is now open Fridays & Saturdays from 1-4PM. Join us in person on Saturdays to partake in Nordic crafts with UMD students. Or catch our virtual tour online or stop outside to see all the houses through our magical and expanded window viewing experience. Visit participating businesses using our walking tour map.
Send us your photo to be included in our online Gingerbread House website gallery. Use #PepperkakebyenDuluth in your social media!
