The Great Gingerbread Gathering

2026

The Great Gingerbread Gathering is The BEE Community’s major fundraising event that helps power our annual operating budget. It is composed of two events- our Family + Friends Dinner and our Ladies Luncheon. At both events, attendees get to decorate gingerbread houses to take home and enjoy for the holiday season. Watch the video below to learn more, and read on to see how you can participate!

EVENT 1: The Great Gingerbread Gathering Family Dinner

a family, friend, and colleague-friendly evening

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77802

This fun-filled gingerbread extravaganza is for children, moms, dads, grandparents, friends, and coworkers alike to create treasured memories. Festivities include: gingerbread houses for each ticketed attendee, candy and icing galore, as well as a casual meal.

Note: Children under 3 may sit on adult laps or adults may choose to stand to assist children. Each ticket/seat includes one house and one meal.

Table of 8: $800 // Individual Ticket: $100

EVENT 2: The Great Gingerbread Gathering Ladies Luncheon

round up your gal pals

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77802

Bring a group of friends, coworkers or your sisters and moms to this adult ladies luncheon where each attendee will decorate a gingerbread house while sharing lunch. Festivities include: houses for each guest, candy and icing galore, keepsake apron, and a boxed lunch.

Table of 8: $1,000 // Individual Ticket: $125

TICKETS

Event FAQs

When can I PURCHASE a table?

Now! Tables of 8 are available for purchase here.

are individual tickets for sale?

Yes.

can i purchase a table for BOTH the ladies luncheon and the family + friend evening event?

Absolutely!

can i purchase tickets at the door?

Unfortunately, no. You must purchase your table or ticket ahead of time. We anticipate selling out, so we recommend buying your table/ ticket as soon as possible!

is my purchase tax deductible?

Yes, you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for the donation portion of your table/ticket purchase that is not part of the fair market value. The receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your online registration has been confirmed.

CAN I VOLUNTeER?

Yes please! We would love your help to make this event happen. Please complete this form with your interest and availability, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch.

HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?

We need help filling Candy Lane for the event! If you would like to help us supply candy, we have put together a Walmart Wishlist with our greatest needs. They can be purchased and shipped straight to BEE, or you can drop off candy during our regular retail shop hours.