Get Involved
Get Involved in the WNC Parade of Homes
There are several ways to get involved in the WNC Parade of Homes. Whether you’re showcasing a home, sponsoring the event, advertising your business, or participating as a Parade Partner, the Parade connects builders, businesses, homeowners, and the community through one of Western North Carolina’s premier homebuilding events.
Primary Ways to Get Involved
Submit Your Entry
Showcase your craftsmanship through showcase homes, renewed spaces, community highlights, and coming soon projects. Connect with homeowners across Western North Carolina both in person and online.
Submit Your Project
Get Exposure
Promote your business through Parade sponsorships, magazine advertising, website placements, digital exposure, and event visibility connected to one of the region’s most recognized home events.
Explore opportunities
Become a Parade Partner
Participate as a Parade Partner and gain visibility with builders, sponsors, and attendees throughout the Parade season online, in print, and during events. Showcase your business while offering exclusive savings and services.
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Awards Gala
Celebrate the craftsmanship, creativity, and professionalism showcased throughout the Parade during the annual Awards Gala. Builders, designers, trade partners, sponsors, and industry professionals come together to recognize standout projects and connect with the local building community.
Featured Opportunities
Limited premium opportunities are available each year through the Parade LIVE Auction and Featured Builder Raffle. Join us July 13 at One World West for exclusive Parade placement opportunities designed to elevate your brand and showcase your work to thousands across Western North Carolina.
Front Cover Package
Feature your Showcase Home on the cover of the official 2026 WNC Parade of Homes Magazine and receive premium recognition throughout the Parade season. Available to submitted Showcase Homes.
- Front cover magazine placement
- Parade-wide marketing exposure
- Awards Gala recognition
- Reserved table for 8
- Social media promotion
- Business Guide logo upgrade
Back Cover Package
Secure one of the Parade’s highest-visibility advertising placements with the back cover of the official Parade Magazine.
- Back cover full-page ad
- Complimentary ad design
- Awards Gala reserved table
- Digital ad files included
- Business Guide logo upgrade
Featured Builder Raffle
BABRM Builder members can enter for a chance to receive a premier two-page feature within the Parade Magazine, placed within the first 20 pages of the publication. Raffle winner chosen at the live auction on July 13.
- Two-page feature in the magazine
- Directory logo upgrade
- Editorial spotlight and builder Q&A
- Two Awards Gala tickets
Key Dates
Planning to participate in the 2026 WNC Parade of Homes? Review important deadlines and event dates below.
| Participation Type | Early Bird | Main Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Homes | May 27, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Renewed Spaces | — | June 24, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Community Highlights | — | June 24, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Coming Soon | — | June 24, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Sponsorship Opportunities | — | Based on Availability | Limited Availability |
| Magazine Advertising | — | — | August 4, 2026 |
| Website Banner Advertising | — | — | Based on Availability |
LIVE Auction
One World West | 4:00–6:00 PM
Get excited to bid on the front or back cover of this year’s Parade Magazine.
Featured Builder Raffle Ends
Don’t miss your chance to win a 2 page spread about your Builder Company.
WNC Parade of Homes Magazine arrives!
Grab a FREE copy at a local business or order one delivered to your door.
Builder Open House
Builders will pick up Parade signage, magazines, and important event information before the Parade kickoff
Judging Dates
Industry judges visit and evaluate each entry for the Parade awards. Tentatively scheduled
In-Person Parade Weekends
Open Parade weekends across Western North Carolina – self-guided tours
Awards Gala
Celebrate the best of the best in craftsmanship, viewers choice, best in show and more!
Virtual Tours
Explore Parade homes online through immersive virtual tours hosted year-round on the Parade website
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’re entering a project, promoting your business, or participating as a partner, we’d love to connect with you. Submit your entry or request information.