The holiday season is arriving early for Treasure Valley home shoppers. CBH Homes is betting that a festive open house beats a standard walkthrough, and this weekend marks the start of a six-week run designed to make house hunting feel like a celebration.
CBH HomeFest, described as Idaho’s largest homebuying event of the year, kicks off Friday, November 6, and continues every Friday and Saturday through December 12. The festivities span four communities in the Treasure Valley, with 15 model homes dressed up in full holiday décor.
The event pairs seasonal cheer with a substantial financial incentive: buyers can qualify for up to $50,000 in extras on a new home purchase, including rate buy-downs, landscaping, appliances, and more.
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MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CBH Homes opens CBH HomeFest across four Treasure Valley communities this weekend, launching six consecutive Fridays and Saturdays of holiday activities, home tours, and seasonal celebrations through December 12. Fifteen model homes will be festively decorated for the season, giving Treasure Valley residents a chance to explore new homes while enjoying free activities – no appointment needed to attend.
Four Communities to Explore
The 15 festively furnished model homes are spread across four locations:
Jack’s Place | Nampa
Topaz Ranch West | Caldwell
Centerville | Meridian
Southridge | Meridian
Attendees can wander through decorated interiors, compare floor plans side by side, and chat with the CBH Homes team about available inventory and the steps involved in buying a home.
Opening Friday, November 6 | 4-7 p.m.
Free holiday card photos by appointment
Face painting and stocking embroidery
Live music
Free hot chocolate and dessert
Giveaways
Holiday card photo appointments can be reserved in advance, and those who book receive the CBH Holiday Photo Style Guide to help them prep for the shoot.
Opening Saturday, November 7 | 1-4 p.m.
Free food trucks from 1-3 p.m.
Elf on the Shelf activity
Letters to Santa – Plus, a chance to win Indian Creek Plaza ice-skating tickets
Free swag
For Homebuyers Exploring a Move
During CBH HomeFest, the builder is offering up to $50,000 in extras* with a new home purchase. That bonus can be put toward an interest rate buy-down, landscaping, appliances, and other upgrades. The package also includes a brand new refrigerator, washer and dryer, plus a new Traeger grill.*
“We don’t want people to come to a boring open house. We don’t want them to walk through and not be motivated or excited… So, in our opinion, we’re always going to bring the food, the fun, Santa and all these other things so that they truly enjoy an amazing, fun experience of buying a new CBH home,” said Ronda Conger, Vice President of CBH Homes.
CBH HomeFest runs every Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. through December 12. Food trucks are on site Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.
For participating locations, holiday photo reservations, and event information, visit cbhhomefest.com.
*Restrictions apply, see cbhhomes.com for complete promotional details. Equal Housing Opportunity. RCE-923.
About CBH Homes
CBH Homes has been building new homes for sale in Idaho for over 34 years, and for 19 of those, CBH Homes has been Idaho’s #1 Builder, a Best Place to Work in Idaho, named Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Construction, ranked #17 in the Nation, and proudly working with over 30,000 happy homeowners and counting. Visit cbhhomes.com.
Why it matters: By pairing holiday entertainment with a six-figure-style incentive package, CBH Homes is trying to convert seasonal foot traffic into serious buyer interest during what is typically a slower stretch for real estate. The event signals that builders are willing to get creative — and generous — to keep momentum going into the winter months. For shoppers, it means a low-pressure way to tour homes while the clock ticks on a limited-time offer.
