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Shows are listed by Date in their respective month, not by City.
New Shows not in the 10th Edition
January
Sac County
Annual, All Year
Barn Quilts
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): All Year
Contacts
Website:
www.barnquilts.com
Email:
andi0613@iowatelecom.net
Phone:
Andi Reynolds, (641) 636-3045
Location:
Sac County, , Sac County,
Hours:
All Day
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
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Sac County, Iowa is covered with barn quilts! Decorative quilt blocks (over 8 foot square) are painted on or historic barns and corncribs. More than 55 quilts throughout the county. Get your driving map at Welcome Center throughout the state or on our website.
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February
Spencer
Annual, 3rd weekend in February
Quilt & Winter Craft Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
marketingsp@smunet.com
Phone:
Julie Kinsley, (812) 262-8700
Location:
Southpark Mall, 901 11th St. SW, Spencer,
Hours:
Sat 10 - 6, Sun 12 - 5
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
Southpark Mall, Spencer,
Loads of Quilts on Display, Craft Vendors, Food Court
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Little Amana
Annual, Sun & Mon of Presidents Weekend
I-80 Quilt Shoppers Shopping Spree
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.avalon.net/~barbaraw/quiltshop.htm
Email:
barbaraw@avalon.net
Phone:
Barbara Wardenburg, (319) 668-1977
Location:
Holiday Inn, Exit 225 off I - 80, Little Amana,
Hours:
Sun 10 - 5, Mon 10 - 4
Admission:
None
Sponsored by:
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11 shops get together at the Holiday Inn to offer fabrics, notions, kits and patterns for sale. Call the Holiday Inn and reserve a room for you and your friends and have a wonderful time shopping and sewing to your heart's contenct.
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March
Muscatine
Odd Years, 2nd Fri & Sat in March
Muscatine Melon Patchers Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
jhines@machlink.com
Phone:
Kathy Hines, (563) 263-7253
Location:
First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, 52761
Hours:
Fri 9- 7, Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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100's of beautiful Quilts, Display by Featured Quilters, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Vendors & Food
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April
Kalona
Annual, last Fri & Sat of April
Kalona Quilt Show & Sale
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
kac@kctc.net
Phone:
Katie Karnes, (319) 656-2240
Location:
Kalona Community Center, Corner of 6th & D St., Kalona,
Hours:
Thur 5 - 8, Fri 9 - 7, Sat 9 - 5
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
Woodin Wheel and Kalona Antique Co., Kalona,
Over 350 New and Antique Quilts on Display. All are Hand Quilted. Kalona, IA is an Amish community strong with quilting tradition. The Kalona Quilt and Textile Museum is only one block east of the Show.
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May
Pella
Annual, 1st full Wed-Sat in May
Pella Area Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Tulip Time Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
dzylstra@iowatelecom.net
Phone:
Phyllis Zylstra, (641) 628-4835
Location:
Pella Opera House, 611 Franklin St., Pella, 50219
Hours:
Wed - Sat 10 - 6
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
Pella Area Quilters Guild, Pella,
A show promoting the aprreciation of the heritage and art of quilting. In conjunction with Pella's Tulip time. 100+ quilts to enjoy viewing, Silent Auction, Raffle Quilt
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Orange City
Annual, 2nd week of May
Stash Busters
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.octulipfestival.com
Email:
the_hermitage@mchsi.com
Phone:
Eileen Buiter, (712) 722-3461
Location:
Northwestern College - Bultman Center, 101 7th St. SW, Orange City, 51041
Hours:
Thur & Fri 9 - 9, Sat 9 - 6
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
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Held in Conjunction with Tulip Festival, Challenge, Legacy Quilt Display, Vendors
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Council Bluffs
Annual, last weekend in May
The Original Creative Festival
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): May 28 - 30, 2009
Contacts
Website:
www.pcmexpo.com
Email:
pcmg@juno.com
Phone:
Vickie Hundert, (775) 856-3224
Location:
Mid-America Center, One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, 51501
Hours:
Thur - Sat 10 - 5
Admission:
$11 per day
Sponsored by:
PCM Expo, LLC, Reno,
Vendor Mall, Top Industry Teachers, Free Seminars, Free Fashion Shows & Stage Presentations, Workshops, Make & Take Its, Free on-going Demonstrations, Quilts Displays
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June
Grinnell
Annual, usually 2nd weekend in June
Jewel Box Quilters Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
ejji@wildblue.net
Phone:
Ell Inman,
Location:
Usuall Grinnell Middle School, 132 East St., Grinnell,
Hours:
Fri 10 - 7. Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
Jewel Box Quilters, Grinnell,
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July
Williamsburg
Odd Years, around the 4th of July
Iowa County Heartland Quilters Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
kajosephia@quixnet.net
Phone:
Karen Joseph, (319) 669-1448
Location:
St. Mary's Catholic Community Center, Exit 220 S off I-80, Williamsburg,
Hours:
Sun 12 - 5, Mon & Tues 11 - 6, Wed 10 - 3
Admission:
$3 per day, $5 for entire event
Sponsored by:
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150+ Quilts on Display, Raffle Quilt, Quilt for Sale, Lectures, Classes, Appraisals, Door Prizes, Bed Turning, Country Store, Vendors, Food Available.
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Ankeny
Annual, 2nd Fri & Sat in July
Quiltfest
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Denette Stoll, (515) 490-8281
Location:
Faith Baptist Bible College, 1900 NW 4th St., Ankeny,
Hours:
Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
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One of Iowa's Biggest Quilt Shows. 200+ quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Raffle Quilt, Featured Speaker, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Country Store, Vendors, Refreshments
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Perry
Even Years, 3rd Fri & Sat in July
Iowa Quilters Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.iowaquiltersguild.com
Email:
jbernard@heartsdesirequilting.com
Phone:
Jennifer Bernard, (515) 839-5773
Location:
Perry Elementary School, 1600 8th St., Perry,
Hours:
Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 5
Admission:
$6 single day, $10 entire event
Sponsored by:
, ,
Quilts by members from across the state will be judged and awarded prizes and ribbons. Lunch catered daily. Admission includes free Lectures, Mini Demos, Fabric Dive, Silent Auction, Quilt Magazine Sales, Door Prizes and the Merchant Mall. Classes taught by nationally known teacher. Hometown Perry is also hosting an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute entitled "Becoming American" and other local attractions.
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August
Oelwein
Annual, 3rd weekend in August
Creative Cut-Ups Open Quilt Show
Heritage Days Open Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Aug. 16 & 17, 2008
Contacts
Website:
www.oelwein.com/heritage.php
Email:
creativecutups@intergate.com
Phone:
Carol Wolf, (319) 283-3300
Location:
Oelwein Community Plaza, 25 W. Charles St., Oelwein, 50662
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 4
Admission:
$3
Sponsored by:
Creative Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, Oelwein,
Held in conjunction with Oelwein's Heritage Days. Our open show means that any quilter or quilt owner can display his/her fabric artwork: quilts, wall hangings, table toppers, wearables, etc. We have a raffle quilt, merchant mall, quilter's challenge, demonstrations.
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September
Cedar Rapids
Odd Year, 3rd weekend of September
East Iowa Heirloom Quilters Show
Pieces of Our Time
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.eihq.org
Email:
jblum1@mcleodusa.net
Phone:
Judy Blum, (319) 396-0595
Location:
Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids,
Hours:
Fri 10 - 7, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
East Iowa Heirloom Quilters, Cedar Rapids,
400+ Entries by Quilters throughout Eastern Iowa, Quilt Raffle, Charity Auction, Featured Quilters, Demonstrations and Bed Turning, Boutique
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Independence
Odd Years, 3rd weekend in September
It's All About Quilts
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
kathykaiserhutch@yahoo.com
Phone:
Kathy Hutchinson,
Location:
Falcon Center, 1305 5th Ave3. NE (Hwy. 150N), Independence,
Hours:
Fri 10 - 7, Sat 10 - 5
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
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Country store filled with homemade items, Raffle Quilt, President's Challenge, Vendors and our famous 'quilt burger' lunch and bake sale.
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Waterloo
Even Years, 3rd Fri & Sat in September
Keepsake Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Sept 19 & 20, 2008
Contacts
Website:
www.keepsakequilters.com
Email:
clpeck@cfu.net
Phone:
Cheryl Peck, (319) 277-2629
Location:
Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 50701
Hours:
Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 4
Admission:
Sponsored by:
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Challenge Exhibit based on Show Theme. Featured Quilter Exhibit (2008 is Carol Doak). Raffle Quilt, Vendors
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Cresco
Annual, 3rd Sat. in September
Cresco Quilt Festival
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.pnqs.net
Email:
suzie@pnqs.net
Phone:
Pine Needles Quilt Shop, (563) 547-1212
Location:
Downtown, , Cresco,
Hours:
Sat 8 am - 6 pm
Admission:
Sponsored by:
Pine Needles Quilt Shop, Cresco,
Quilts displayed at downtown Merchants. Display of Local Quilters Works, Classes. Drawing and Prizes with completed punch card.
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Cherokee
Every 3 years in the Fall
Cherokee Quilt Batts Show
Harvest of Quilts
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Sept. 27 & 28, 2008
Contacts
Website:
Email:
pptqs@yahoo.com
Phone:
Pat Patten, (712) 284-2724
Location:
Cherokee Community Center, 530 W. Bluff, Cherokee, 51012
Hours:
Sat 9 - 4, Sun 12 - 4
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
Cherokee Quilt Batts, Cherokee,
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Davenport
Even Years, last Fri & Sat of September
Silver Threads - 25 Years of Quilting
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Sept. 26 & 27, 2008
Contacts
Website:
www.mvqg.com
Email:
suhen221@aol.com
Phone:
Sue Kirk, (563) 823-1099
Location:
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport,
Hours:
Fri 9 - 8, Sat 9 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
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There will be over 400 quilts in two buildings. A "Celebration of Achievements" exhibit is planned to showcase this silver anniversary. Other features include a fashion show, small quilt auction, merchant mall, raffle quilt, gift basket raffle, and second hand treasures.
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Exira
Annual, last Sat. of September
Exira Community's Fall Festival
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
Phone:
Margy Hansen, (712) 268-2487
Location:
Recreation Center, 106 N. Jefferson St., Exira,
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
, ,
Beautiful Quilts on Display, Door Prizes, Varied Vendors, Food Court and many other activities during the Festival
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Sac City
Odd Years, last weekend of September
Sac County Quilt-A-Fair
Barns & Quilts
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.barnquilts.com
Email:
info@barnquilts.com
Phone:
Sue Peyton, (712) 662-3507
Location:
Sac County Fairgrounds, 416 Park Ave., Sac City,
Hours:
10 am - 4 pm
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Sac County Area Quilters, Sac City,
Quilts on Display, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Vendors
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October
Des Moines
Annual, 2nd weekend in October
AQS Quilt Expo
Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Oct. 8-11, 2008
Contacts
Website:
www.AmericanQuilter.com
Email:
shows@AQSquilt.com
Phone:
Kelly Meyer, (270) 898-7903
Location:
Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St., Des Moines, 50309
Hours:
Wed - Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 5
Admission:
Member$9, non-members $11
Sponsored by:
American Quilter's Society, Paducah,
New AQS Quilt Show. $42,000 in cash awards in the quilt contest (entry deadline June 23, 2008). Learn to quilt in the AQS School of Quiltmaking. 40 international quilting instructors (you can earn college credit through West KY Comm). Workshops, lectures, and special events. Merchant Mall with antique and new quilts and the latest quiltmaking supplies. Advance registration is recommended - classes fill quickly. Registration information will be available in May 08.
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Altoona
Annual, 2nd weekend in October
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
www.dmaqg.org
Email:
landracarty@yahoo.com
Phone:
Landra Carty, (515) 252-0121
Location:
Adventureland Park, Palace Theater, I-80 Exit 142A--go East, Altoona,
Hours:
Fri & Sat 9 - 5, Sun 11 - 4
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild, Des Moines,
Our guild has nearly 500 members who participate and display their work and accomplishments at our annual quilt show.
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Sioux City
Odd Years
Siouxland Samplers Quilt Guild Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
http://groups,yahoo.com/group/siouxlandsamplers/
Email:
tommequilts@cableone.net
Phone:
Tomme Fent, (712) 239-8858
Location:
Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th St., Sioux City,
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 1 - 5
Admission:
$4
Sponsored by:
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300+ beautiful quilts including several special exhibits; classes, vendors, banquet presentation and judging by Linda Schmidt, "Professional Quilter" magazine's 2003 quilt teacher of the year. Special exhibits include "Men of Biblical Proportion", "Put a Roof Over Our Head", "Quilt Art 2007 Grab Bag Quilts" and " Samples of Siouxland."
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Mt. Pleasant
Odd Years, Late October
Mt. Pleasant Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
jamm@iowatelecom.net
Phone:
Jane Messer, (319) 931-0175
Location:
Iowa Wesleyan College, 601 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, 52641
Hours:
Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 3
Admission:
$5
Sponsored by:
, ,
100+ Quilts on Display, Viewers' Choice, Challenge Exhibit, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Quilts for Sale, Vendors, Food Available
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November
Creston
Annual, first Thur - Sat after Thanksgiving
Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild
Comfort and Joy Quilt Show
Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts
Website:
Email:
cindalong@yahoo.com
Phone:
Cinda Long at the Design Center or Joyce Franklin at Quilts and Other Notions, (641) 782-6563
Location:
American Home Design Center (restored Power Plant), 101 N. Walnut St., Creston,
Hours:
Thur - Sat 8 - 5
Admission:
Free
Sponsored by:
Patches Pieces Quilt Guild, Creston,
Over 100 Quilts Exhibited in Unique Ways in the beautifully restord Power Plant. The shwo is at the end of the Lighted Christmas Parade held every year. There is a block walk featured in the uptown businesses and lots of holiday activites in the picturesque business district.
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