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Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour
Saturday, August 28, 2021

Our signature Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour features remarkable examples of mid-century and modern residential design and architecture throughout our city. From vintage mid-century to modern style, the tour homes showcase the best of Wheat Ridge. The tour is an event highly anticipated by design experts around the state!

The tour format is a self-guided with an open house format. You will drive to the five homes on the tour and meet with the homeowner upon arrival. Plan on exploring the home and hearing the story behind the home. If you want to extend your enthusiasm for all things mid-century and modern, please purchase a ticket for the after party. Your ticket includes one drink and light appetizers.

Not in the mood to drive around?
You can purchase a digital ticket which will provide you with a visual exploration of all five homes that are being presented on in-person tour plus bonus homes! The digital ticket will be good from August 28 through September 4. You can view the homes as many times as you want during this timeframe.

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