The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) is now accepting entries for the 2025 WNC Parade of Homes, set for the weekends of October 11-12 and October 18-19. For general contractors across the region, the Parade represents a prime opportunity to showcase craftsmanship, connect with potential clients, and gain invaluable exposure.
Why Enter the Parade?
Each year, thousands of visitors tour the Parade—both in-person and virtually—looking for ideas, inspiration, and builders for their next project. Participating in the Parade puts your work directly in front of these highly engaged audiences, giving them a chance to experience your style and attention to detail firsthand.
“You won’t find another marketing opportunity quite like it,” said Megan Carroll, Executive Officer of BABRM. “Whether you’re building luxury homes, smaller residences or multi-family units, the Parade is about showing your work to the right people at the right time.”
Entry Options for Every Project Type
From high-end custom builds to lower-priced houses, the WNC Parade of Homes welcomes a wide range of residential projects. If it’s a place people live, there’s probably a place for it on the Parade.
What You’ll Receive
Categories include:
- Showcase Homes: Highlight a completed custom or spec home.
- Renewed Spaces: Feature a renovation or remodel.
- Coming Soon: Present homes under construction but nearing completion.
- Community Highlights: Promote subdivisions and new developments.
Key Dates to Know
If you’re proud of multiple projects, don’t hesitate to enter them all. Each entry is a chance for you to showcase the full range of your skills.
- *Early Bird Deadline: June 10, 2025
- Main Entry Deadline: June 24, 2025
- Final Entry Deadline: July 29, 2025
*Early entries receive discounted fees.
Standout Benefits for Builders
In addition to gaining direct exposure to potential buyers, you’ll enjoy a number of perks:
- Strategic marketing support from BABRM, including digital, print, email, and social media promotion
- A full-color informational page in both the printed and digital Parade of Homes magazine
- A dedicated page for each entry on the WNC Parade of Homes website
- A virtual home tour of your entry, available for a year and shareable on your own platforms
- Eligibility to compete for top craftsmanship awards
- Two complimentary tickets per entry to the annual Awards Gala
- And more!
The Parade can help your marketing dollars go further. Past participants have leveraged their entries to generate new leads, build stronger client relationships, and elevate their reputation in the community.
Ready to Join the Parade?
By entering the WNC Parade of Homes, you’re opening doors to new opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to connect directly with thousands of motivated homebuyers and industry professionals. Visit WNCParadeofHomes.com or download our Parade Packet to learn more and submit your entry.
