Home Tour FAQ’s

 

Answers to some frequently asked questions about the Home Tour!

Q. How many homes are on the tour?

A. Six beautiful Greater Grand Forks stops, 5 homes and Santa’s Village

Q. What are the days and times of the tour?

A. HOMES ARE OPEN: Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10am -5pm and Sunday, Dec. 8th from 12pm-5pm

Q. How long do I have to do the tour?

A. You can take ALL DAY or ALL WEEKEND to do the tour! A few homes on Saturday and a few homes on Sunday or do it all in ONE day! It’s up to you!

Q. Where does the tour start?

A. The Grand Forks Holiday Home Tour is self-guided. When you purchase your ticket, you will need to exchange it for an event map the weekend of the event at Santa’s Village during the times listed below. So you may start at any home you want to or take as long as you’d like at any of the homes. The tour’s pace is at your leisure!

Friday, December 6 – 4:00PM -7:00PM

Saturday, December 7 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Sunday, December 8 – 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Q. How much are tickets and where do I get them?

Shop EARLY and save-

Pre-sale tickets for $25 are available until October 29th online – Purchase HERE

Prices will increase to $30 on October 30

A small amount of tickets will be available for purchase at SANTA’S VILLAGE, 250 Elks Drive in Grand Forks, located within Lincoln Golf Course Clubhouse during ticket pick up.

Q: Who organizes the Grand Forks Holiday Home Tour and how can I get involved?

A: The Grand Forks Holiday Home Tour is organized and sponsored by Grand Forks Republican Women (GFRW),  this is the 27th Biennial Tour!  All proceeds benefit GFRW. If you would like to be part of the 2019 Holiday Home Tour as an advertising partner, volunteer please contact  gfrepublicanwomen@gmail.com.

If you’d like to be involved in the planning or feature your home or business in the 2021 Holiday Home Tour, we’d LOVE to hear from you!  Please contact us at gfrepublicanwomen.com

Q: Can children come on the Grand Forks Holiday Home Tour?
A: The tour is designed as an adult event, as you are touring someone else’s home with fragile products on display from businesses and homeowners personal property (including tempting toys of some homeowners’ children). However the choice to bring a child IS AT the parent’s discretion. ALL ATTENDEES (regardless of age) must have a ticket. There is not a child’s price for tickets. Tickets are $25 for Early Bird rates until October 29.  Prices will increase to $30 and a small about will be available at Santa’s Village on December 7 & 8.
Santa’s Village will be a great stop if you do bring a child – over 45 fully decorated trees will be on display!
Q: Do I need to visit the homes ‘in order’? 
A: The tour is self-guided. Your ticket entitles you to visit all of the home, in any order you desire.  You may visit the homes either day of the tour, each home may be visited one time. You are welcome to visit Santa’s Village multiple times throughout the weekend.  We will also had Bully Brew coffee and treats available for purchase during the tour.
Q: How can I have a special event at Santa’s Village? 
A: You can rent the facility, just like the Grand Forks Holiday Home Tour did! Make your plans early in the season, Santa’s Village books for private events and parties throughout the Holiday season.  Contact the the Head Elf, Lynne Roche with the Grand Forks Parks District to learn more 701-746-2750

2 thoughts on “Home Tour FAQ’s

    Cheryll H said:
    December 5, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    what are the hours? TV said noon to 3 and the paper says noon to 5?

      gfhometour responded:
      December 5, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      Hello, I apologize for the confusion! Hours were 10-5 Saturday and will be 12-5 tomorrow. Please ‘like’ our Facebook page for the most current information and updates.
      Happy Holidays!!

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