
Tour of Homes Dates: September 13 -14 and 20 -21
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, daily
Chefs on Tour Dates: September 18
Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Yakima Valley
Homes:
DH Construction
Maggs Construction
Apple Valley Construction
Summit Crest Construction (Plus Chefs on Tour)
MB Designs (Plus Chefs on Tour)
Baxter Construction (Plus Chefs on Tour)
Guimont Homes
Hayden Homes
Fortis NW
Perry Technical Institute
Tour of Homes Tickets: $10, available for cash or online at cwhba.org
Children 12 and under FREE
Chefs on Tour Tickets: $50, available for cash or online at cwhba.org
21+ Event, Limited Tickets
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
Nola Longacre 206.696.8906
Lindsay Brown 509.834.9659
Kelsey McLeod 509.571.6747
Andi Hochleutner 469.323.6831
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
Volunteer Setup Recommendations
- Bring a table, chairs, tablecloth and shade (builders should provide all, but bring back-up). Plus device charger to access "Central Washington Home Tour" App.
- Display your professional business marketing materials.
- Keep water and snacks handy.
- Arrive on time and ensure your area is set up by 10 AM. (Chefs on Tour 4PM).
Morning Routine (9:30 AM) (Chefs on Tour 3:30 PM)
- Check in with the builder on-site
- Place Tour of Homes directional signs out by 10:00 AM (Chefs on Tour 4PM)
- Set up the ticketing table with the provided items
- Welcome and Voting sign.
- "Thank You Sponsors" sign.
- "Tour Rules" for attendees.
- Copy the volunteer guide for the next group.
- Ensure magazines and shoe covers are available for attendees.
- Cash box, petty cash and pens.
- (Chefs on Tour only: Ballot Box for People's Choice Voting, instructions below. And Swag Items: Each attendee will get a M.B. Design bag stuffed with a magazine, tasting glass, raffle ticket, and a tasting passport. )
Check supplies and cash on hand, record amount. Notify CWHBA staff if more supplies are needed.
During Shift Routine:
- Welcome attendees
- Scan their tickets using the directions below (shifts on September 13-14 ONLY encourage attendees to upgrade their ticket to Chefs on Tour ticket for $40. Keep SEPERATE track of Chefs cash sales.)
- (Chefs on Tour only: Check their ID and place a wrist band on their wrist.)
Evening Routine (4:00 PM) (Chefs on Tour 9:00 PM)
- Collect and store all directional signs.
- Organize and secure the ticketing table items.
- Record the ending cash amount.
- Check out with builder on-site and return materials to them.
App Information
- Login to the app "Central Washington Home Tour" by going to the menu and clicking “Admin/Staff” login.
- Username: volunteer-companyname (of the company who's home you're stationed at)
- Password: Provided on-site
- Scanning Tickets: Go to the menu and click “Scan Tickets”. Select your home. Scan using the camera feature. Learn more from our app developers.
- Selling Tickets: Go to the menu and click “Sell Tickets”. Select your home and ticket type. Enter the information and select Cash or Card.
Tour of Homes: People's Choice Voting Instructions
- Guests must visit all homes to be eligible to vote.
- Voting in the App: First register your ticket. Go to "People's Choice-Cast Your Votes" in menu. Select the house you love most. Submit your vote!
- The winner will be announced after the event.
Chefs on Tour: People's Choice Voting Instructions
- Guests must taste all food and beverage companies to vote.
- Using the tasting passport circle your favorite chef company (1) and beverage company (1) and place the passport into the ballot box.
- The winner will be announced after the event.
TOUR HOURS TIMELINE
8/15/2025 | Builder Buddies Secured |
9/4/2025 | Builder: Prep Meeting & Supply Pick-up |
9/9/2025 | Builder Bus Blast & Judging |
9/11/2025 | Appreciation & Awards Event |
9/13–9/14 | Tour of Homes Weekend 1 |
9/18/2025 | Chefs on Tour Event |
9/20–9/21 | Tour of Homes Weekend 2 |
