Open House Tours
November 7th • 8th • 14th • 15th
1 to 5 p.m.
A festive journey through Johnston County and surrounding communities, where every open house is a chance to discover your dream home—and enter to win a beautiful Christmas wreath.
Your Holiday Home Tour Starts Here
Explore beautifully decorated homes throughout Johnston County and surrounding communities. Discover fresh design inspiration, find your next home, and enjoy a little holiday magic along the way.
Tour. Explore. Enter to Win.
At each participating home, visitors age 18 or older may submit one entry for a chance to win the Christmas wreath displayed at that home. Visit more homes for more opportunities to win!
Winners will be drawn Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
Follow the trail to your dream home!
Use the interactive map below to find participating homes and create your route. Then visit during tour hours—November 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Homes currently featured are from 2025 event – Map will be updated with the homes entered in 2026 event.
Thank you to our Deck the Doors Sponsors!
Enter a Home in the Tour.
Builder & Realtor Registration
Showcase your new home or community during the 2026 Deck the Doors Open House Tours. This festive two-weekend event is designed to bring prospective buyers through the doors while highlighting participating builders, neighborhoods, and available homes.
Why participate?
- Reach prospective holiday-season homebuyers
- Benefit from digital, print, billboard, and radio promotion
- Showcase your home without judging or competition
Registration opens: August 4, 2026
Entry deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
Have These Items Ready
- Builder and listing-agent contact information
- Property address, price range, and available buyer incentives
- Front-elevation photo or rendering
Wreath reminder:
Each participating home must provide a decorative Christmas wreath for its visitor giveaway.
Ready to Register? Open the Builder & Realtor Entry Form
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put Your Business in Front of Local Homebuyers
Support Johnston County’s builders and communities while gaining valuable exposure for your business. Deck the Doors sponsorships offer recognition through event signage, promotional materials, social media, the interactive tour map, and more—depending on the level selected.
Choose the opportunity that best fits your business and help us make the 2026 tour a memorable community event.
Sponsorship deadline: October 2, 2026, for inclusion in printed materials.
Golden Rings Holiday Sponsor
$1,500
- Company logo on ALL front yard signs
- Company logo on ALL promotional materials
- Logo on QR Code Map & Facebook Posts
- Company logo on Event Flyer posted in every home
- Advertisement on Deck the Doors website
- Signage Recognition at GMM Christmas Dinner
Silver Bells Holiday Sponsor
$1,000
- Company logo on ALL promotional materials
- Logo on QR Code Map & Facebook Posts
- Advertisement on Deck the Doors website
- Signage Recognition at GMM Christmas Dinner
Holiday Treats Sponsor
$500 - Only two available
- Host sweet treats during Sign Pick-Up
- Company Profile on social media
- Signage recognition at Sign Pick-Up
- Advertisement on Deck the Doors website
- Signage Recognition at GMM Christmas Dinner
Snowflake Holiday Sponsor
$500
- Company logo on Event Flyer posted in every home
- Mention on Social Media sites
- Advertisement on Deck the Doors website
- Signage Recognition at GMM Christmas Dinner
Ready to Sponsor? Open the Sponsorship Form
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Deck the Doors Open House Tours?
The tours will be held November 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. each day.
How do I find the participating homes?
Use the interactive map on this page to view participating homes and plan your tour.
How does the Christmas wreath drawing work?
Each participating home will give away a decorative Christmas wreath. Visitors age 18 or older may submit one entry at each home they visit.
Can I enter at more than one home?
Yes. You may enter once at each participating home, so visiting additional homes gives you more opportunities to win.
Do I need to be present when the winner is drawn?
No. Wreath drawings will take place on Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m., and winners do not need to be present.
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact Ashley Wylie at the Johnston County Building Industry Association by calling 919-938-4927.