Tour of Homes & Gardens

 

45TH ANNUAL HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS

PRESENTED BY M&M HOMES

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 27-28, 2024

FROM 12-5 PM EACH DAY

 

TICKET INFO

Purchase online in advance: GET TICKETS HERE. Early bird tickets are $15 each, if purchased prior to April 25. All tickets purchased online during the Early Bird period will be redeemed at the Will Call table at 1321 N Main Street. Tickets will be full price ($20) if purchased the days of the event.

SPAR members with a valid membership receive an additional discount off each ticket purchased, but must purchase their tickets at the SPAR Office prior to April 25 to receive discount.

Purchase in-person at the event: Buy tickets on both days of the event for $20 at the starting location: SPAR Building (1321 N Main Street).

 

TOUR HOURS

Saturday, April 27, 12-5 PM

Sunday, April 28, 12-5 PM

*Tickets are valid during both days of the Tour.

 

BICYCLE TOUR

A guided bicycle tour edition is also available for guests, FREE with purchase of a regular Tour of Homes ticket and is BYOB - bring your own bike. On the bicycle tour, local history expert Leigh Burdett guides guests through the homes on the Tour and highlights local historic locations, people, and architecture along the way.
   
The bicycle tour will depart from 1321 N Main Street on Saturday, April 27 at 1 PM and lasts about 3 hours. To reserve a spot on the tour, please call 904-945-1571.

 

NAVIGATING THE TOUR

A Tour map and guide will be provided to all guests at the starting location: SPAR Building at 1321 N Main Street. Many walk or bike the Tour route, but some may wish to drive. A FREE shuttle will be available with stops at several locations along the route. Stops will be marked on the tour map.

 

PARKING

Street parking is readily available. Parking is also available in the lot located at 1229 N Main Street (2nd & Main).

 

SPECIAL FEATURE: RETHREADED CAMPUS

Be sure to visit the Rethreaded Campus at 515 E 9th Street during the Tour! During your Home Tour weekend visit, you will be able to shop the retail store, taste some toffee and peek into the brand new kitchen, explore the Serenity Garden and add a “leaf” of thankfulness to the gratitude tree. This site will also feature live music from 1-4 PM on both days of the tour, with Bold City Opera on Saturday and Chris Staton on Sunday. Grab a popsicle from Icecapade Frozen Treats and relax in the shade while you enjoy the music!

 

BUSINESS PROMOTIONS

Extend your tour of Historic Springfield at our local businesses, many of which are offering special promotions and discounts for tour participants - just show your tour map to redeem!

1 Foxy Lady 10% off purchase of $25 or more
1748 Bakehouse 25% off purchase
Artessence 15% off purchase
Dreamette Springfield $2 off any $10 purchase (coupon distributed at tour check-in at the SPAR building)
The Farmery 15% off purchase of $25 or more (Urban Tea Experiences excluded)
The Floor Club $100 off material purchase of $1000 or more
Purple Mangrove 20% off drinks
Reddi-Arts 10% off any regularly priced art supply or custom framing
Springfield Scoops 10% off purchase of ice cream & a free topping
Strings Sports Brewery 10% off bar tab
Stumpy's Hatchet House 15% off axe throwing
Tulua Bistro 10% off purchase

 

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Tour of Homes benefits Springfield Preservation & Revitalization (SPAR), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic character of, facilitating investment in, and building community for the Springfield Historic District. The Tour of Homes has showcased the unique character of the community for 45 years, and is a major fundraiser for programming and services provided by SPAR.

 

QUESTIONS

Email [email protected] for the fastest response. Or call 904-353-7727.

 

SPONSORS

The Tour of Homes & Gardens is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. To become a 2024 Home Tour Sponsor, please email [email protected] with your interest. Thank you to all of our sponsors!

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  • Ed Conner
    commented 2023-04-18 19:37:12 -0400
    What are the other three homes on the tour?
  • Heather Benfield
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