2026 Fall
Parade of Homes.
Seven custom homes. One neighborhood. Ten days. September 18–27 at Stonebridge in Valparaiso — and we are on site for every one of them.
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What is the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes?
It's a ten-day showcase of seven custom-built homes at the Stonebridge subdivision in Valparaiso, Indiana, running September 18–27, 2026. Homes are open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. Both the opening and closing weekends add a beer garden, food trucks, and live entertainment from 4 to 6 PM. It is hosted by the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, and for the first time in more than fifteen years every participating builder has built in a single location — so the whole Parade is walkable from one parking spot.
Heads up on tickets. The Parade is ticketed, and HBANWI had not published 2026 pricing when we built this page. Check the official Parade of Homes NWI site for current admission and where to buy.
The details, in one place.
The full 2026 schedule.
Home tours run 10 AM to 6 PM every day of the Parade. Everything below is in addition to that. A few events are industry-only and some need advance registration through HBANWI.
- FridaySeptember 18
Opening Day
Open to the publicThe doors officially open. Be among the first through all seven custom homes and meet the builders behind them.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- SaturdaySeptember 19
Opening Weekend Celebration
Open to the publicTour the homes, then stay for the festival — live entertainment, food trucks, and the beer garden.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Festival 4–6 PM
- SundaySeptember 20
Opening Weekend Sunday
Open to the publicA full day of craftsmanship and new-home ideas. Food trucks, live entertainment, and the beer garden return.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Festival 4–6 PM
- MondaySeptember 21
Senior Day
Open to the publicDiscounted senior admission and a quieter weekday pace — more time to look closely and more room for real conversation with the builders.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Discounted senior admission
- TuesdaySeptember 22
Contractor & Subcontractor Day
IndustryA morning for the trades behind every finished home — electricians, plumbers, framers, concrete crews, finish carpenters, and suppliers.
- Walking tour & light breakfast 7–9 AM
- Industry event
- TuesdaySeptember 22
Realtor & Builder Caravan
IndustryRealtors and builders tour together — builder strengths, design trends, and how the construction process actually runs.
- 12–2 PM
- Registration through HBANWI
- WednesdaySeptember 23
Realtor & Builder Caravan Oktoberfest
IndustryNetworking in the beer garden — market conditions, buyer expectations, and where the two sides can work together better.
- Beer garden 4–6 PM
- Industry event
- ThursdaySeptember 24
Future Builder Day
IndustryStudents explore careers in residential construction, architecture, design, engineering, the skilled trades, and construction management.
- Career exploration
- School field-trip opportunities
- FridaySeptember 25
Final Weekend Begins
Open to the publicOne more run at all seven homes, with the festival back for the closing stretch.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Festival 4–6 PM
- SaturdaySeptember 26
Final Weekend Celebration
Open to the publicBring family and friends for home tours and an easygoing community festival — food trucks, entertainment, and the beer garden.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Festival 4–6 PM
- SundaySeptember 27
Last Chance to Tour
Open to the publicA final walk through all seven Parade homes, then the closing festival before the 2026 Parade wraps.
- Home tours 10 AM–6 PM
- Final festival 4–6 PM
Schedule as published by HBANWI. Details can change — confirm on the official Parade calendar before you make the drive.
A Gold Sponsor — and a Valparaiso company.
All One Exteriors is a proud Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes. Our office is on Indiana Avenue, the same town Stonebridge is in — this one is happening in our hometown, and our team is on site all ten days.
Come ask us about
What that roofline actually costs
You will see a lot of standing seam, architectural shingle, and mixed-material rooflines over these ten days. Tell us which one caught your eye and we will tell you what it runs on a real house — no estimate appointment required.
Whether your siding has another decade in it
Most Porter County homes hit the twenty-to-twenty-five year mark on siding and nobody notices until a storm forces it. Describe what you have and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth replacing yet.
How the material in that home holds up here
James Hardie, LP SmartSide, engineered stone, metal accents — the Parade homes show them off in perfect condition. We install them in Northwest Indiana weather and we will tell you how each one ages through our winters.
What storm damage really looks like
Northwest Indiana sees four to six severe hail events a summer. We will show you what adjusters actually look for, so you can check your own roof before the next claim season.
$1,000 off a full roof or siding replacement.
Show us your 2026 Parade of Homes ticket and take $1,000 off a full roof or siding replacement. Same crews, same lifetime workmanship warranty, same free annual inspections.
Book a free inspectionRetail projects only — this cannot be applied to an insurance-funded claim. Proof of Parade entry required. One discount per property, on contracts signed by October 31, 2026.
Seven builders, seven visions.
Every featured builder is an HBANWI member, and each brings a different style and approach to Stonebridge.
Proceeds build houses for families who need them.
Proceeds from the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes go to Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana in Lake County and Habitat for Humanity of Porter County, split equally between the two. It is a good reason to buy the ticket even if you are not in the market for anything.
Everything you need before you go.
Practical answers about the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes. For official ticketing and any last-minute changes, check paradeofhomesnwi.com — or call us at (219) 400-0223.
The 2026 Fall Parade of Homes runs ten days, from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 27, 2026. The homes are open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.
All seven homes are in the Stonebridge subdivision in Valparaiso, Indiana. This is the first time in over fifteen years that every Parade builder has built in a single location, so you can walk the entire Parade in one stop instead of driving between scattered sites.
The Parade is a ticketed event, and Monday, September 21 is Senior Day with discounted senior admission. As of this writing the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana has not yet published 2026 ticket pricing, so check the official Parade of Homes NWI website for current prices and where to buy.
Yes. Both the opening weekend (September 19–20) and the closing weekend (September 25–27) feature a beer garden, food trucks, and live entertainment from 4 to 6 PM. There is also a Realtor and Builder Caravan Oktoberfest in the beer garden on Wednesday, September 23.
Seven Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana member builders are featured: Bruce Built Construction, Davis Homes, Crusader Homes, Summit Homebuilders, Hendren Custom Homes, Harvey Custom Homes, and Steiner Homes.
No — All One Exteriors is a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes, not one of the seven featured builders. We are a licensed and insured roofing and exteriors contractor headquartered here in Valparaiso, and our team is on site for all ten days. Come find us if you want a straight answer about roofing, siding, gutters, or storm damage on your own home.
Proceeds from the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana in Lake County and Habitat for Humanity of Porter County, divided equally between the two organizations.
Yes. Tuesday, September 22 has a Contractor and Subcontractor Day walking tour with light breakfast from 7 to 9 AM, and a Realtor and Builder Caravan from 12 to 2 PM. Wednesday, September 23 is the Caravan Oktoberfest in the beer garden from 4 to 6 PM. Thursday, September 24 is Future Builder Day for students. Some of these require advance registration through HBANWI.
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