ROSEVILLE, MINN. (May 2019)— BATC-Housing First Minnesota’s ticketed, high-end home event, the Artisan Home Tour, will launch its sixth annual tour on June 7. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 23, the tour features 21 new homes plus 11 high-end remodels open the final weekend. Tickets are on sale online starting May 6, at Bachman’s starting May 20 or at the homes. Discount coupons are available at area Holiday Stationstores starting May 20.
What is the Artisan Home Tour?
A ticketed, scattered-site tour of high-end homes located across the Twin Cities. These luxurious residences have met minimum standards for price and finish level to participate. Both new homes and remodeled homes are offered on the tour.
Who produces the Artisan Home Tour?
BATC-Housing First Minnesota, presenter of the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase®.
When does the Artisan Home Tour occur?
The Artisan Home Tour runs for three long weekends in June. Homes are open Fridays through Sundays from 12-6 p.m. New Artisan homes are open all three weekends; remodeled Artisan Homes are open the final weekend only.
Is there a charge to attend the Artisan Home Tour?
Yes, you must have a ticket to tour any of the homes. A TourTicket allows you to visit all of the homes once and go to one home for a second visit. TourTickets can be purchased online at ArtisanHomeTour.org, at one or more retail outlets, and at any of the Artisan Homes (purchasing online or through retail outlets includes a discount). Single-home tickets can be purchased at any home for $5. All adults and children six years of age or older are required to have a ticket to enter the homes.
How do I get my ticket when I buy online?
At the first home you visit, you’ll be asked for the email or phone number you provided when you purchased online. You’ll then receive a unique paper TourTicket with a unique QR code, which will be scanned at each home you visit.
Where does the money go from tickets purchased?
A portion of ticket sales goes to the BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation, the charitable arm of BATC-Housing First Minnesota and a 501c-3 nonprofit organization with a mission of helping provide shelter for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans and others in need. The Foundation also provides scholarships for students entering the home construction industry.
How can I learn more about the homes?
Visit ArtisanHomeTour.org for complete information about all the builders, remodelers and homes you’ll see on the tour. You can also download the Parade Craze app (free in the app store) where you can access all the homes, mapping as well as additional photography and a comments section to share your impressions of Artisan homes.
What should I bring with me?
- Your ticket
- Socks. Shoes and bare feet are not allowed in the homes
What should I not bring?
- Your camera. You can view photos of the homes in our Look Book, included with the fall issue of Artful Living magazine, on our social media sites and on the Artisan Home Tour website after the tour
- Your pets (unless you have a service animal)
- Food and beverages
- Baby strollers
Are there other things I should keep in mind?
- The Artisan Home Tour is a self-guided tour using your own vehicle (select homes will only be accessible via shuttle; the guidebooks and website provides directions to the shuttle stop)
- There is ample parking at most homes
- Please observe “No Parking” signs and be considerate of the neighbors (especially not blocking their mailboxes or driveways)
- The Artisan Home Tour runs rain or shine
- Bathrooms are not available for use at the homes
- Tickets are nonrefundable
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