is a collaborative effort from one BASCO homebuilder along with vendors and suppliers who come together to provide supplies and assistance to make an exceptional house for the benefit of the organization and community. Contributors give donations and discounts to try and maximize the profitability of the Festival Show Home;proceeds from the sale are donated to community endeavors. This year,two Festival Show Homes are featured (one in Norman and one in Moore.) Proceeds will go toward funding the BASCO student chapter at the University of Oklahoma and to scholarships at Mid-AmericaVo-Tech and Moore NormanTechnology for students interested in careers in the construction industry.Construction on one Featured Festival Show Home is underway at 2109 Brookhaven Blvd,in Brookhaven,being built by Riverstone Homes. The other Festival Show Home,located in Moore at 1925 Carmona Lakes is being built by Canterra Homes. BASCO’s roots go all the way back to the Norman Home Builders Association which was chartered in February of 1949.In 1984,the association changed its name to the Norman Builders Association and then in May of 2008, the association again changed its name to Builders Association of South Central Oklahoma to reflect the greatly expanded territory the association was serving. The growth of the Festival of Homes has been consistent,and with the Moore Home Builders Association joining forces with BASCO a few years ago,the Festival continues to get bigger and better.Dana Kelso,Executive Officer at BASCO said,“We are proud to co-present the Festival with Moore Home Builders.“ Where the 2003 Festival featured 28 homes,last year’s 2016 Festival had grown to showcasing 43 homes.Kelso added,“It’s been exciting to watch our Festival grow over the last few years.” The Festival of Homes is the perfect opportunity for new home buyers to see and experience the quality of participating home builders along with the latest in home design and technology.This year’s Festival will be held from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm on two consecutive weekends:June 2 - 4,and June 9-11,2017. Whether you’re in the market for a new home,or just enjoy seeing current homebuilding trends,spend some time at this year’s Festival of Homes presented by BASCO and MHB.You won’t be disappointed! 31