2009 HolidayFest: Festival of Gingerbread

Festival of Gingerbread, part of the 2009 HolidayFest in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.  To view other events on a particular date, click on the appropriate date in the tags listing below this post.

Description: The annual Festival of Gingerbread at The History Center.

Hours:

  • November 28th – exhibit open 9 am to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
    • Storytelling with Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3 pm
  • November 29th - exhibit open noon to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
    • Storytelling with Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3 pm
  • November 30th – open 9 am to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
  • December 1st – regular admission fee applies from 9 am to 5 pm
    • “Free Night at the Festival of Gingerbread” from 5 to 9 pm, courtesy of Indiana Michigan Power
  • December 2nd and 3rd – open 9 am to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
  • December 4th – 9 am to 8 pm; regular admission fee applies
  • December 5th – exhibit open from 9 am to 5 pm; regular admission applies
    • Visit with Santa Claus from 1 to 4 pm
    • Storytelling with Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3 pm
  • December 6th – exhibit hours are noon to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
    • “The History of Holiday Traditions” lecture is at 2 pm when Sara Gabbard talks about the history of holiday traditions in different cultures. No additional charge for lecture, regular museum admission applies.
  • December 7th thru December 10th – exhibit hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily; regular admission fee applies
  • December 11th – exhibit hours are 9 am to 8 pm; regular admission fee applies
  • December 12th – exhibit hours are 9 am to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies.  In addition, the following take place this date:
    • Storytelling With Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3 pm
    • The Science of Sugary Structures from noon to 4 pm: Explore sturdy (and not so sturdy) structures and make your own creation using graham crackers, candy, toothpicks and icing. In cooperation with Science Central. Regular admission applies, plus $3 per person.
  • December 13th – exhibit hours are Noon to 5 pm; regular admission fee applies
    • Storytelling With Mrs. Claus from 1 to 3 pm
    • Cookie Decorating Party from 1 to 4 pm – Get creative and decorate your own gingerbread cookie for $1 per cookie. Regular museum admission applies.

Where: The History Center at 302 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Phone number:  (260) 426-2882

Weblinks: Official website | HolidayFest website

To verify schedule or other information, please contact the sponsoring entity.  Information listed in this post is subject to change.

 

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