May 27-28, 2023
Festival of Quilts
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr S.W.
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day
Regular Park admission rates and hours apply
General Admission (16-64 yrs): $29.95
Youth (3-15 yrs): $19.95
Senior Admission (65+ yrs): $22.95
The Festival of Quiltsis Western Canada’s largest outdoor quilt show! Hundreds of stunning handmade quilts of all shapes, sizes and techniques will decorate the Park's exhibits inside and out.
Whether you’re an avid quilter or simply enjoy viewing the beautiful work, there is quilting fun to be had all over the Park:
• Wander over to the Merchants' Mall where a variety of businesses from across western Canada will be offering the 'latest and greatest' from the quilting community.
• Quilt Community Showcase - Visit with guild members to discover what quilters in Calgary are working on.
• How-to demonstrations to inspire your creativity
Special Display Categories
Orange and White Quilts
There have been many colour combinations in the past (Red and White, Blue and White, White and One Colour, etc.). In this special display, these quilts must be mostly orange and white. Other colours may be used sparingly as long as the quilt reads predominantly orange and white.
Creative Kids Quilts
Another special display is Creative Kids Quilts. Young quilters (16 years old and younger) who create a quilt(s) with a little help from a friend are invited to display their quilt(s) at the Festival. Don’t forget the outer perimeter must be a minimum of 60 inches. Go kids go!
Tree Quilts
Look forward to seeing a forest of tree quilts modern trees, landscapes with trees, tree of life blocks, or any interpretation of a tree. For your quilt to qualify, a tree or multiple trees must cover 60-70% of your quilt top. Please remember that major embellishments, such as real branches, will not be accepted. Small beads or embroidered areas which protrude minimally from the surface of the quilt are acceptable.
Festival of Quilts Workshops
Thursday, May 25
COLOURWAYS with Special Guest Instructor Brandy Maslowski
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break
$95
Friday, May 26
GLORIOUS & FREE with Special Guest Instructor Brandy Maslowski
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break
$95
Special Lecture & Trunk Show: YOUR MIND MATTERS with Special Guest Lecturer Brandy Maslowski
7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
$40
