Gingerbread Jubilee

09/19/2024

WHO KNEW? Not all gingerbread is the same! Here’s a great recipe for CONSTRUCTION gingerbread. We hope you are getting ready to get baking for the 2024 Gingerbread Jubilee!!!

Don’t forget to send in your application by Nov. 1st!! Applications can be found at craterian.org under the Gingerbread Jubilee tab. 📝

https://www.hanielas.com/gingerbread-dough-for-houses-and/

I've been using this Construction Gingerbread Cookie Dough for years. It's perfect for long term display gingerbread decorations and gingerbread houses.

09/17/2024

We need you! Get creative, compete to win THOUSANDS of in cash prizes, and help your beloved Craterian Theater! It's a Win-Win-Win!

📨 Entry forms are due NOV. 1
🐦 Early bird registrations (received on or before 10/18) will be entered to win a gift card!

Why should you participate?
*There is no cost to enter ✅
*All ages and skill levels welcome 👶👧👩‍🦰👨‍🦰👵👴
*It's a great holiday tradition 📸
*Your creation helps raise money for the performing arts in Medford! 🎭
https://craterian.org/the-james-collier-gingerbread-jubilee/baking-contest/

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09/12/2024

Did you know that a gingerbread creation doesn't have to be a house? We love to see the creativity and personalities of all of our bakers come alive during the Gingerbread Jubilee. We've seen spaceships, animals, literary references... you name it, you can probably make it out of edible materials!!!

Let us know what you think would make a great gingerbread creation!

Contest Forms are due NOVEMBER 1 ~ Creations are due NOVEMBER 18

Take your shot at winning nearly $4,000 in cash prizes!

Questions? Contact the Baking Coordinator at [email protected] or visit us at https://craterian.org/the-james-collier-gingerbread-jubilee/baking-contest/

09/10/2024

>>BAKERS WANTED

09/03/2024

Save the Date! The 2024 Gingerbread Jubilee is ON!!! Follow us on Facebook for important updates or email us at [email protected] for more information!

08/22/2024

It may be a hot and smokey August, but fall is just around the corner, and that means it's almost time for the 2024 GINGERBREAD JUBILEE!!!

Get out your gumdrops, find your oven mitts, and mark your calendars!!!

* GET INSPIRED * GET CREATIVE * & GET TOGETHER *

All to support your Craterian Theater!

08/20/2024

WE NEED BAKERS! 👩‍🍳🥣🏆🧑‍🍳
⏰ Entry forms due Nov. 1 / Gingerbread creations aren’t due until Nov. 18 (plenty of time)!!!

We like 'em big, we like 'em small! We like 'em pro, we like 'em adorable. Gingerbread creations can be ANYTHING your imagination comes up with, and we love ALL of our bakers! ❤️🧡💛💚💜💜🖤🤎

*Come one! Come all! All ages and skill levels welcome!
*It doesn't have to be a house... we love creativity!
*Over $3,000 in cash prizes given in Adult, Group and Student categories.
*Your gingerbread "house" will help support the live performing arts in the Rogue Valley!

https://craterian.org/the-james-collier-gingerbread-jubilee/baking-contest/

08/07/2024

Who's already dreaming about gingerbread? The 2024 Gingerbread Jubilee is just three months away! We hope you join us for all the festivities this year! 👩‍🍳The Baking Contest Deadline is November 1st. More info at craterian.org

07/23/2024

It's Christmas in July!!! Did you know that many of our bakers are already starting to plan (and even make) their gingerbread creations? After all it's never too early to start getting ready for the Gingerbread Jubilee!

Here are some important dates to keep in mind while we're in the dog days of summer.

If you're dreaming of cooler days and upcoming holiday traditions we hope you'll think about joining us this year as a baker, donor, auction bidder, volunteer, or tour participant. There are so many ways to enjoy the Jubilee and give back to the Craterian Theater.

More info at www.craterian.org

06/21/2024

Hello Gingerbread Jubilee Supporters! We are on the hunt for items for our upcoming Gingerbread Jubilee Auction. If any of you have local business connections and can help procure a package(s) for our upcoming online auction we would be forever grateful for your assistance!!!

We are even offering some fun incentives! Businesses who donate by July 30 will be entered to win a free ad in the 2024-25 Craterian Playbill (valued at $300).

PLUS any person who helps us procure an item(s) for the auction will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Craterian Theater show!!!

Popular auction items in the past have included gift certificates for: shopping, dining, home improvement, entertainment (local and out of town), travel, spa/salon services, local brewery/winery tours, outdoor activities (kayaking, guided fishing trips, hot air balloon, glamping, etc.), sporting events, golfing, skiing, yoga/fitness classes, cooking classes, home & yard services, car detailing, local activities (trampoline park, rock climbing, class pass, museum membership, etc.) pet grooming/training/boarding, professional photography session, cosmetic services (teeth whitening, laser hair removal, lashes, etc.), as well as physical items like gift baskets, furniture, jewelry, electronics, etc. Although we're always open to NEW ideas too!

Let's make this the best Gingerbread Jubilee yet! If you have questions, or would like to donate an item(s) please reach out to [email protected].

06/12/2024

Save the Date - The 2024 GBJ is just 5 months away!!!

12/12/2023

Craterian Performances is the membership-supported, not-for-profit organization that owns and operate

11/27/2023

And the 2023 Gingebread Jubilee People's Choice Winner is.... Candy Factory by Kate Sharbono! Congratulations to Kate and all of our amazing 2023 bakers!!!

11/18/2023

Don't miss the holiday kick off event of the year! The Gingerbread Jubilee Community Tour ~ This weekend only!!!!

More info at www.craterian.org

11/17/2023

The Gingerbread Jubilee Online Auction Closes TONIGHT. Get your last bids in before you run out of time. Auction closes at 7:25 p.m.

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11/16/2023

DON'T MISS OUT - THE GBJ ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES TOMORROW!!!

Help us raise money for the performing arts in Medford by raising your digital paddle!

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11/15/2023

And the winners are...

All of the gingerbread creations (more than 50!) will be on display this weekend at the Gingerbread Jubilee Community Tour Nov. 18-20 at the Craterian Theater!

You can also bid and buy gingerbread creations at our online auction (open until Friday Nov. 17 at 7:25pm), although a few of these award winners will be featured in our Gala Dinner & Live Auction Friday evening (and won't be available online).

Saturday 10-6 *** Sunday 10-6 *** Monday 10-4
Admission $3 at the door

11/15/2023

Surprise! Everyone who bids 10+ times in our GBJ ONLINE AUCTION will be entered into a drawing to win a specialty holiday dessert for eight by the GBJ's own Chef Daw. YUM!

You do not have to be the winning bidder to qualify for the drawing, you just have to bid 10+ times!

So Bid! Bid! Bid! 😉

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Online Silent Auction closes Friday, November 17, at 7:25pm

11/14/2023

Have you registered for the Gingerbread Jubilee Online Auction yet? Anyone can join in the fun to BID on packages and gingerbread creations.

Creating an online account only take a minute or two. Here's a quick video to show you how!

Happy Bidding!!!!

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Check out this Video designed by Aspen.

11/14/2023

The 2023 Gingerbread Jubilee Silent Auction is ONLINE and OPEN TO EVERYONE!!!

We have more than 40 amazing packages (dining, travel, home & garden, recreations, and more)... PLUS so many gingerbread creations you can bid on!

There is no cost to pop on and see if anything appeals to you an creating an account only takes a minute. The best part? Every dollar donated helps support the Craterian and the live performing arts in Medford.

Don't miss out, visit us at gbj2023.ggo.bid

Silent Auction Opens Monday, November 13th and closes Friday, November 17th at 7:25pm

11/12/2023

Don’t miss the Gingerbread Jubilee Community Tour Nov. 18-20 at the Craterian Theater!

More info at craterian.org!

Saturday 10-6 *** Sunday 10-6 *** Monday 10-4
Admission $3

11/11/2023

Come on down to the Craterian Theater to enjoy the Gingerbread Jubilee Community Tour!!!!

Sat., Nov. 18th 10am-6pm
Sun., Nov. 19th 10am-6pm
Mon., Nov. 20th 10am-4pm

Admission is $3 per person, and benefits the Craterian Theater.

More info at https://www.craterian.org/support-us/gingerbread-jubilee/

11/07/2023

Don't miss one of the Valley's most unique benefit auctions and favorite holiday celebrations. Proceeds from 2023 James Collier Gingerbread Jubilee Gala Dinner & Auction make it possible for the Craterian to bring national and international performing artists to our community, to offer an unparalleled arts education program for area youth, and to provide our stage as a one-of-a-kind resource for countless organizations and individuals.

An assortment of private parties, great getaways, extraordinary experiences, as well as priceless gingerbread creations will be up for bid in our auction!
We hope you can join us for this can't-miss event (reservations required).

More information at https://www.craterian.org/support-us/gingerbread-jubilee/

11/03/2023

Don't miss the holiday event of the year! More information at https://www.craterian.org/support-us/gingerbread-jubilee/

Seating is Limited and Reservations are required.

11/01/2023

Entry Forms for the 2023 Gingerbread Jubilee Baking Contest are due TODAY by 4pm. You can drop off your form to the Craterian Box Office (open until 4pm) or email us at [email protected] by 4pm.

Gingerbread Creations aren't due until Nov. 14th

Entry forms can be found at https://craterian.org/the-james-collier-gingerbread-jubilee/baking-contest/

11/01/2023

Today is the day! Get those Baking Contest Entry Forms turned in.

Drop off in person or email us at [email protected]

10/31/2023

Don't be SCARED... it's not too late to turn in your Gingerbread Jubilee Baking Contest Entry Form... BUT they are due TOMORROW!!!
Happy Halloween Everyone! Stay safe and watch out for those trick-or-treaters 😉!
Baking Contest Info & Forms can be found online at https://www.craterian.org/support-us/gingerbread-jubilee/

10/26/2023

The deadline to enter the 2023 Gingerbread Jubilee Baking Contest is just one week away! Here's what you need to know:

-No cost to participate
-Thousands in CASH prizes
-All ages & skill levels welcome (Jr. Student, Student, Group, Adult)
-Entry forms due Nov. 1
-Creations due Nov. 14
-All proceeds benefit the Craterian Theater!

Join us for one of the Rogue Valley's most beloved holiday events!

10/20/2023

Dinner on stage, incredible packages, and thrilling entertainment...Don't miss the holiday event of the year!

More information at https://craterian.org/the-james-collier-gingerbread-jubilee/gala-dinner-auction/

Seating is Limited and Reservations are Required.

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10/18/2023

BAKE - VOLUNTEER - DONATE - MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Visit www.craterian.org to find out how you can get involved in the 2023 Gingerbread Jubilee. Entry forms for our Baking Contest are Due Novevember 1st!

(Early Bird Entry deadline is today - Email your form in, it's not too late)!