You must be a member (as of Dec 31, 2024) of Central Alberta Quilters' Guild to enter items into the show. There is a separate form for youth entries here.

There is a limit of 7 entries per person (committee will use their judgement if the number of entries is too large for the display area), plus an entry for the Guild Challenge.

  • Online Quilt Registration opens Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10 AM. First Early Bird Deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025, Second Early Bird Deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025 for incentive prizes.

  • Entry deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025, at 8 pm. No exceptions or extensions will be provided.

  • Quilt Intake (Drop-off day) is Saturday, April 27, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Elks Hall No. 85, 6315- Horn St. Red Deer.

  • Quilt pick-up takes place May 10, 2025, between 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the Westerner. Be sure to have your photo ID in order to pick up your quilt.  

The show will take place at the Exhibition Hall of the Westerner in Red Deer on May 9 & 10, 2025.

Exhibition Hall, Westerner Park
4847-19 Street, Red Deer, AB

Quilt Entry Rules

  • An online entry form is required for each entered item. The accuracy of the form is the responsibility of the entrant.

  • You must choose only one category for your quilt entry. Entries will not be switched between categories without consultation with entrant.

  • All quilts must be three layers.

  • All quilts must have a sewn-on label identifying the name of the entrant and name of the quilt.

  • All quilts must have a basted-on sleeve for hanging (of at least 4”). No safety-pinned sleeves will be accepted.

  • Any quilt deemed unfit to hang will be removed from the show (e.g.. dirty, smelling like smoke, etc.).

  • Maximum size of any quilt entry will be 480” perimeter (120" X 120"/10 feet X 10 feet).

  • The person who quilted the item must be identified on the entry form.

  • The person entering the quilt will be the person who will win the award.

  • Quilts that require special handling will not be the responsibility of the quilt show committee.

  • Embellishments must be securely affixed to the quilt or the quilt may not be accepted for the show.