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Tour 33 exquisite homes at this year’s WNC Parade of Homes

Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 2023 WNC Parade of Homes is an autumn tradition that spans two weekends in October and features a wide variety of homes in diverse styles, locations + price points.

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Slideshow of featured homes and events over the 2023 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes.

The free, self-guided showcase of new and renovated homes and communities across the region offers an inspired look at mountain living.

Photos provided by Ward Enterprises and BABRM

The 42nd annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes is nearly here (and we can hardly contain our excitement).

How to take (and plan) your tour

On October 7-8 + 14-15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., tour 22 of the 33 homes in person or view them all virtually, year-round.

Pick up a parade magazine to maximize your experience and use the official mapping feature to map your ideal route.

We’re eyeing:

Don’t miss Tastes of Tour, happening Friday, Oct. 6. At this ticketed event, hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (formerly the Asheville Home Builders Association), attendees will be the first to see the immaculate Parade Home 1 and engage with the visionary builder before enjoying a delicious meal.

What to wear, tour etiquette + more

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