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Purchase your tickets before Nov. 1 and save!

Live or Virtual Tour: $40* ($45 after Nov. 1)

Both Tours: $65* ($75 after Nov. 1)

Patron Party Bundle: $250* Kick off the holiday season at the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6, before enjoying the live tour during the day on Sunday, Dec. 7! You'll also have the opportunity to experience the virtual tour anytime from Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

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*Plus online processing fees

The full price of live tour tickets and virtual tour tickets is tax deductible. $175 of the Patron Party Bundle purchase is tax deductible. Your tax acknowledgment letter will confirm your reservation. Check with your financial advisor to learn how these benefits may apply to you. For more information, call 330-376-8522.

Tour Details

Live tour tickets include a self-guided tour of five fabulously decorated homes in Greater Akron on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 12 to 5 p.m. Virtual tour tickets include an intimate video tour of seven homes that you can view as many times as you'd like from Dec. 13 through Jan. 4. Sponsors are also invited to the private Patron Party on Dec. 6. 

Among the homes showcased on this year's live tour are:

  • A 1953 Mid-Century Colonial in Fairlawn Heights that has been reimagined to highlight the home's original design
  • A modernized 1983 custom-built ranch in Richfield that marries the home's original architectural features with contemporary art
  • An 1876 Folk Gothic Victorian in Hudson's historic village that, while recently renovated, retains its original character and charm
  • A 1983 Colonial Revival that combines timeless charm with modern comfort, making it perfect for entertaining while overlooking the lake
  • A historic 1917 Tudor in West Akron, once part of the Stan Hywet estate, that showcases timeless craftsmanship with original woodwork and midcentury influences

Please note: All guests will receive an email on the day of the live tour with a link to the online tour guide and home locations. A limited number of printed tour guides will also be available at each home.

Among the homes featured exclusively on this year's virtual tour are:

  • A 1950s Portage Lakes cottage on a 17-acre pond, which was completely renovated in 1995 by the homeowner in a unique style designed by a neighboring architect
  • A 1929 North Hill Colonial, which was updated with a modern flair while maintaining vintage features

Building a Better Future for Akron's LGBTQ+ Community

As the signature fundraiser of the Gay Community Endowment Fund, all proceeds from the Sugar Plum Tour remain in Greater Akron to benefit your community. 

Since 2005, GCEF has reinvested nearly $920,000 into programs that positively impact the local LGBTQ+ community and Greater Akron as a whole. 

Recent grants have provided:
  • Housing assistance for LGBTQ+ youth
  • Affordable gender-affirming health care services for trans and nonbinary individuals
  • Expanded learning opportunities for students, professionals and more

Learn more about the Gay Community Endowment Fund.