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Quilt Shows: Event Listings Across Canada
QUILT GUILDS!
Listing your quilt show on this events page, and in our magazine, is free!
To list your event, please provide the following information at least 3 months in advance of the show:
name of event, name of guild, dates and times of event, location of event, contact name, phone number and/or email address.
Send your information to info@quiltersconnection.ca
Alberta
June 8-9, 2013
Edmonton Festival of Quilts – Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild
Central Lions Seniors Recreational Centre
11113 – 114 Street, Edmonton
Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $8 per person, daily
www.edqg.ca
June 14-15, 2013
Lethbridge Festival of Quilts 2013 – Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild
Lethbridge College
3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge
Hours: Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5
Contact: Teresa quiltshow(at)lethbridgequilters.ca or www.lethbridgequilters.ca
Call for entry closes April 12, 2013
June 14-15, 2013
Quilt Show Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Sylvan Lake - Sylvan Lake Quilters
Sylvan Lake Curling Club
4802 – 48 Street, Sylvan Lake
Hours: Fri 1-8, Sat 10-5
Contact: Joyce 403-887-3287 or jthrush(at)telusplanet.net
August 16-17, 2013
Quilt Exhibit - Remington Carriage Museum in conjunction with Cardston Temple City Quilt Guild
Remington Carriage Museum
623 Main Street, Cardston
Hours: Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
Contact: Sue Litchfield – 403-758-3091 or Sandy Robinson – 403-653-4225
Mini chuck wagon races, farmers market, quilt store venders, free pancake breakfast and more!
www.history.alberta.ca/remington/whatsnew
October 18-19, 2013
Expressions from the Heart: Serenity - Black Gold Quilt Patch, Leduc
Nisku Inn
1101 – 4 Street, Nisku
Hours: Fri & Sat 10-5
Contact: Linda 780-986-0924 or chap(at)telus.net
October 18-19, 2013
Quilt Show – Cactus Rose Quilt Guild
Golden Acres
1566 Gershaw Drive S. W. Medicine Hat
Hours: Fri 12-8, Sat 10-5
Admission: $5
Raffle tickets for various door prizes and also tickets for 2 raffle quilts made by our members.
October 26, 2013
Comforts of Home Quilt Show and Sale - Rocky Mountain House Quilting Group
Rocky Christian School Gym
5204-54 Avenue, Rocky Mountain House
Hours: Sat 9:30 – 4:00
Admission: $4
Contact: Trudy trudyde(at)telus.net
Door prizes, merchant mall, quilts for show and sale, cafeteria
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British Columbia
May 10-12, 2013
Sunshine Coast Quilt Show 2013 – Festival of Quilts and Quilting Arts - Sunshine Coast Quilters Guild
Gibsons Area Community Centre
700 Park Rd. Gibsons
Hours: Fri & Sat 10-8, Sun 10-4
Contact: Fay Bullock quiltshowchair(at)gmail.com
www.scquiltersguild.com
May 24-26, 2013
Material Magic Quilt Show - Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild
Beban Park Recreation Centre
2300 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo
Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00 – 5:00; Sun 10:00 – 4:00
Admission $8
www.islandquilters.ca
SPECIAL: Judy Lyons, ISA AM AQS certified quilt appraiser. (see website for details)
Book appts., contact Lillian Charron 250-245-8345
May 27-June 9, 2013
Fabricated: Works of the Kimberley North Star Quilters Society
Centre 64
64 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Hours: Mon to Fri 1-5, Sat & Sun 11-5
Admission: By Donation
Contact: Coordinator Eileen Dean 250-427-4887 or medean(at)shaw.ca
May 31-June 1, 2013
Stories in Thread Quilt Show - Cranbrook Quilters Guild
Cranbrook Alliance Church
1200 Kootenay Street North, Cranbrook
Hours: Fri 12-7, Sat 10-4
Contact: Bev Higgins 250-427-3322 or kevbevhiggins(at)live.com
June 7-8, 2013
Everybody Loves Quilts 20th Anniversary Show – Shuswap Quilters Guild
Salmon Arm Recreation Centre – Spectator Arena
2550 – 10th Ave NE, Salmon Arm
Hours: Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6
Admission: $5
Contact: Alice 250-832-7532
June 21-23, 2013
Fabric Fiesta - Fraser Valley Quilters’ Guild
George Preston Recreation Center
20699 42 Ave., Langley
Hours: Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $5 (men free)
Contact: Lynne 604 521-5543 or dlfanthorpe(at)gmail.com
www.fvqg.org
July 19-21, 2013
9th Annual Quilting in the Mountains – hosted by Sunpeaks Quilters with support by Sunpeaks Resort
Sun Peaks
Hours: Fri 2-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4
Admission: $6
Contact: Vicki 250-578-8262 or victoria.gray22(at)cablelan.net
To register for workshops, purchase dinner tickets or to enter quilts in the judged show, please go to: www.sunpeaksresort.com/quilting
September 27-28, 2013
Legacy of Quilts VIII – Vernon Silver Star Quilters
Vernon Recreation Centre
3310 – 37th Avenue, Vernon
Hours: Fri 10-7, Sat 10-4
Admission: $6 (Husbands free)
Contact: Joyce 250-542-3251 or jevanishen(at)shaw.ca
Tea room $3, Viewer’s Choice Voting
October 18-19, 2013
Our Quilted Treasures – Chilliwack Quilters’ Guild
Chilliwack Alliance Church
8700 Young Road, Chilliwack
Hrs: Fri 5-8:30, Sat 9-4
Admission: $5
October 19-20, 2013
Bear Necessities - Rossland Golden City Quilters
Miner’s Hall
1765 Columbia Ave, Rossland
Hrs: Sat 10-4, Sun 10-3
Admission: By donation
Contact: Deyanne 250-362-7727
Showcasing quilts by guild members, merchants mall, raffle quilt, door prizes and tea room
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Manitoba
August 16-17, 2013
2nd Annual Quilt Show – Lakeside Quilters
Winnipeg Beach Legion
20 Hamilton Ave, Winnipeg Beach
Hours: Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Admission: $4
Contact: shelly(at)keepersquilts.ca
Merchant Mall, Challenge Quilts. Refreshments available.
September 28, 2013
“Quilting from the Heart” Peace – Piece Quilt Guild
North End Community Centre
1313 Stickney Avenue, Brandon
Hours: Sat 10-4
Admission: $5
Contact: Sheryl 204-728-7271
Vendors, variety of quilts, art quilts and quilted items on display,door prize and luncheon available
September 28-29, 2013
Autumn Splendor Quilt Show – Crocus Quilters Guild
Watson Arts Centre
104- 1st Avenue N.W., Dauphin
Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4
Admission: $5
Contact: Dawn Piasta 204-572-6173
www.crocusquiltersguild.blogspot.ca
Vendors, over 200 quilts, art quilts and quilted items on display, rainbow auction, Quilt raffle, tea house and demonstrations.
October 5-6, 2013
Material Treasures 2013 Quilts & Stitchery - Presented by the Material Girls of East St. Paul
The 55+ Activity Centre
262 Hoddinott Road, East St. Paul
Hours: Sat & Sun 10-4
Admission: $2
Contact: Rita 204-661-2734
Door Prize Draw. Cake, tea, coffee available.
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New Brunswick
August 10-11, 2013
Seasons at the Lake – Akerley Area Quilt Guild
Narrows United Church
Bridge St. ( in the middle of our main street), Cambridge-Narrows
This event is part of the ‘Life at the Lakes’ weekend where numerous venues offer activities for all. Come and plan to spend the day.
www.w-rcc.ca/lifeatthelakes
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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Northwest Territories
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Nova Scotia
July 29-August 2, 2013
Expo- Couverte/ Quilt Show
Eglise Sacré-Cœur de Saulnierville Parish Church
Saulnierville
Hours: Mon – Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-4
Admission: $5
Contact: Joan Tufts at 902-769-3823 joantufts@gmail.com
www.quilt-expo-couvertes.com
August 3-4, 2013
19th Annual Show and Sale – The Northumberland Quilt Guild
deCoste Entertainment Centre
99 Water Street, Pictou
Hours: 10-5
Admission: $3; Children under 12 free
Contact: Eleanor 902-752-1323 or ronel(at)ns.sympatico.ca
Refreshments included. Lots to see and buy.
October 10-12, 2013
Mayflower Quilt Fair and Sale
IWK Health Centre, Parker Reception Room
University Avenue, Halifax
Hours: Thurs 9:30-8, Fri & Sat 9:30-5
Admission: $3
Contact: Colleen Paton 902-444-0559 or mayflowernewsletter(at)gmail.com
Quilts and other items on display and for sale, silent auction, quilt raffle.
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Nunavut
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Ontario
May 10-12, 2013
Festival of Quilts 2013 - Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild
RA Centre
2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa
Hours: Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-5
Contact: Linda Doyle lindas-sewing-room(at)rogers.com
May 10-12, 17-20, 2013
Quilts on Quaker Hill - Heritage Quilt Show
Uxbridge Historical Centre (Uxbridge-Scott Museum & Archives)
7239 Concession Rd. 6, Uxbridge
Hours: 10-4
Admission: $5/adult
Contact: 905-852-5854 or museum(at)town.uxbridge.on.ca
www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com
May 21-25, 2013
Quilt & Fibre Art Festival – Waterloo Region and Beyond
St Jacobs
www.stjacobs.com/quilt-fibre-festival
For complete details visit the website.
June 7-8, 2013
Quilts in the Temple - Gwillimbury Quilt Guild and Friends
Sharon Temple, National Historic Site & Museum
18974 Leslie St., Sharon
Contact: quiltsinthetemple(at)gmail.com or www.quiltsinthetemple.blogspot.ca
Ample Parking (buses welcome). There will be Large Quilts, Members Boutique, Marketplace, On-Site Appraiser, Refreshments
June 8-9, 2013
2nd Stitching Among Friends Quilt Show- Quilting Corners Guild
Alliston Curling Club
52 Albert Street West, Alliston
Hours: 10-4
Admission is $5.00, men welcomed free of charge
www.aqcguild.edublogs.org
Showcasing over 100 quilts crafted by guild members and featuring a merchants’ mall, quilt raffle, mini-quilt auction, tea room lounge and demonstrations
June 22-23, 2013
Fantastic Fibres and Quilt Show Weekend
County Road 2, Upper Canada Village
Hours: 9:30-5
www.uppercanadavillage.com
Quilt Challenge 2013-This years’ theme: The Battle of Crysler’s Farm www.uppercanadavillage.com/default/assets/File/UCVQuiltChallengeBrochure2013.pdf
August 9-10, 2013
100 Years of Quilting Quilt Show
Mitchell Community Centre
185 Wellington St., Mitchell
Hours: Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
Admission: $7
www.ipm2013.org/quilts/quilt_show.html
Antique quilts, Vendor Marketplace, Lunch Room, Quilt Block Challenge, Door Prize and Silent Auction
August 9-11, 2013
“Quilts on the Tay” Quilt Show – Lanark County Quilters Guild
St. John Catholic High School
2066 County Rd. 10 (Scotch Line), Perth
Hours: Fri: noon-5, Sat: 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $6
www.lanarkcountyquiltersguild.wordpress.com or 613-267-4062
Over 200+ quilts made by the members of Lanark County Quilters Guild including traditional, contemporary quilts, wall hangings, pieces from challenges, workshops, block-of-the-month created over the last two years. Special displays are featured as well as a members’ boutique of quilts and items for sale. A large Merchant’s Mall with quality fabrics, threads, patterns and notions. Door Prizes – Quilt Raffle – Free parking -Tea Room
September 28-29, 2013
Quilt Show – Georgina Pins & Needles
1 Fairpark Lane, Sutton
Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $5; Men Free
Contact: Vivienne 905-722-1122 or sambo_co(at)hotmail.com
Quilt exhibits, quilt raffle, tea room, guild boutique, vendors and door prizes.
October 4-5, 2013
Pieceful Years Quilt Show 2013 - Halton Hills Quilters’ Guild
The Croation Centre
9118 Winston Churchill Blvd. (at 5 Sideroad, just north of the 401), Georgetown (Halton Hills)
Hours: Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4
Contact: Flo 905-876-0267 or haltonhillsquiltshow(at)gmail.com
www.hhqg.ca
Quilts of all sizes, door prizes, merchants’ mall, members’ boutique, toonie draw, raffle quilt, tea room
October 19-20, 2013
The Magic of Cloth Act V, Five Times a Charm - Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild
Orangeville Fairgrounds
247090 5 Sideroad, Mono
Hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $6
www.dufferinpiecemakers.org
Featuring: 300 quilted items, Merchants Mall, Tea Room, Members Boutique, Raffle/Mini Quilt Draw, Northcott/Student Challenge, Quilt Appraiser-Judy Lyons. Join us for a charming good time!
October 25-26, 2013
A Quilter’s Dream – The Five Star Quilt Guild
Lucknow Community Centre
694 Willoughby St, Lucknow
Contact: 5starquiltguild(at)gmail.com
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Prince Edward Island
July 18-20, 2013
“A Splash of Colour” Quilt Show – Northern Lights Quilt Guild
O’Leary Community Sports Center
424 Main Street, O’Leary
Hours: Thurs 7-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4
Admission: $4.00; Under 12 are free
Contact: Elaine Burrows 902-436-1443
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Quebec
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Saskatchewan
Ongoing
Ongoing Exhibit – Saskatoon Quilters’ Guild
McNally Robinson Booksellers
8th Street & Circle Drive
Saskatoon
An ongoing exhibit with 15-20 quilts. Display changes every three months
Oct 25-26, 2013
saskatoonquilts2013 - Saskatoon Quilters’ Guild
Prairieland Park Hall E
503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon
Hrs: Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6
Admission: $10; Children under 12 Free with an adult
Contact Brenda Twining 306-374-5854 btwining(at)shaw.ca, www.saskatoonquiltersguild.com, or www.facebook.com/saskatoonquilts
Friday Night Artist Presentation by Anna Hergert, Saturday Breakfast and Trunkshow with Karen Jurek
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Yukon
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In The USA (but sounds interesting!)
March 2013 – June 2013
March 27 – June 23, 2013: Historical Quilts from the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center and At Home in High Places
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
703 S. 2nd Street, La Conner, WA
Open Wednesday-Sunday 11-5
General Admission $7; Military & Students w/ID $5; Members & under 12 free
Call or check out website for complete detail: 360-466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com
May 31 – June 2, 2013
Magical Threads – Inspired Stitches – Genesee Valley Quilt Club
Rochester Institute of Technology, Gordon Field House
1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY
Hours: Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
Check out website for complete details and admission rates: www.geneseequiltfest.com
June 28-30, 2013
Vermont Quilt Festival
Champlain Valley Exposition
105 Pearl St. Essex Junction, VT
Fri & Sat 9-6, Sun 9-3
$12; Children under 14 free
www.vqf.org
November 10-15, 2013
2013 Quilt Retreat with Joe Cunningham & Patricia Belyea – A Portion of the Proceeds will benefit the LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum in LaConner, WA
St. Andrew’s House
Hood Canal near Seattle, WA
For detailed information and a downloadable flyer, visit: www.okanarts.com
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