Rising Sun QuiltFest

March 1st is Entry Deadline

If you are planning to enter the Rising Sun QuiltFest competition, please mail or bring your entry forms to the Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut, Rising Sun, IN 47040 no later than March 1st. Forms and instructions can be found on our “Contest Entry Form” page or they may be picked up at the Historical Society.

Confirmation of acceptance and instructions for dropping off your entries will be sent out no later than March 10th. Entries will be accepted at the Historical Society between March 14th and March 21st. Items can be picked up on Sunday after 4:30 at the show or during the following week at the Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, IN. 812-438-4915

Best of Show will win $500, 1st Place in each category will receive $100 and 2nd place will take home $50. Entries will be accepted in traditional quilts, art quilts, artwork in any medium with a quilt or quilting theme, both traditional cloth and artist dolls, as well as bears and other animals. There is a special Youth category for quilters under 18 and a non-judged, display only category as space permits.

You are invited to attend the Queen City Doll Club Luncheon to be held on Saturday at the Grand Victoria Buffet. There will be door prizes and a speaker. Cost is $17 for members, $20 for guests and includes admission to the show. Following the luncheon, there will be a free lecture in the Grand Theatre on small scale quilts by Sheila Holland. Contact Judy at 812-438-2499 or email jhw530@embarqmail.com for more information or to register for the luncheon.

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