Tuesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 4, 2008
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 – 4:00 PM

Quilt Fair | Exhibition | Registration & Exhibit Tag | Quilt Challenge 2008
Workshops & Lecture |  Workshop Registration | Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Click Here for a list of 2008 Quilt Fair Winners! | Schedule

Make plans now to visit the 32^nd Annual Quilt Fair at Sauder Village! The week is made up of the exhibition, a grouping of creative demonstrators as well as one or two-day workshops all set in the charming setting of Historic Sauder Village, with beautiful accommodations at the Heritage Inn or Sauder Campground and the delicious food of the Village restaurants and bakery. Hands-on activities and plenty of shopping opportunities at Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop will add to the events of this fun-filled week. Whether you participate in a portion or all aspects of the week, plan now to attend one of the most respected and popular quilting events in the mid-west... you will be glad you did! Registration is simple and can be completed online.

Quilt Fair at Sauder Village includes...

Exhibit Open  to the Public from... Tuesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 4, 2008

More than 400 beautiful quilts hanging full length in this spectacular 6-day Quilt Show in spacious Founder's Hall, always a brand new kaleidoscope of color, pattern, size and design since once a quilt has been exhibited it can not be re-entered into this popular show. Entries accepted in 19 categories. Click here to pre-register your quilts. **Notice: Because we have reached the maximum number of registrations for each quilt category, we are now only accepting registrations for the 2008 Sauder Village Challenge: "Do a Double Take". Featured Teacher... Sharyn Craig of El Cajon, California, a suburb of San Diego, Guest Artist, Author and Teacher. Click here to learn more about Sharyn and her work. **Categories... All pieces are exhibited in one of 19 categories, including the 2008 Challenge "Do a Double Take". Everyone is welcome to participate! Click here for category details and Challenge information. **Submitting your quilts for the Exhibit... You are encouraged to submit a quilt for the show... click here for all the details, entry specifications and pre-registration form. Admission Tickets... Whether you and a friend are coming, or you are bringing a whole bus group... click here for admission rate information into the Quilt Fair and Historic Village.

Workshops

Wednesday, April 30 – Saturday, May 2, 2008 Click here to view a variety of great classes... there is something for everyone!

Shopping

Be sure to visit Threads of Tradition, the quilt shop at Sauder Village. Click here for quilt shop information.

Volunteering

Lots of helpers make this a great event. If you wish to volunteer, call Jan Nofziger or Linda Rufenacht at 419.446.2541 or 800.590.9755.

Lodging

Whether you spend all week or just a day or two, make plans to stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground.     Click here for amenities and features about our...            Sauder Heritage Inn...            Sauder Village Campground...

Group Bus Trips

If you have a group of 20 or more coming to Quilt Fair and want to inquire about group rates, contact our Group Sales staff at 419.446.2541 or 800.590.9755, ext. 3104. Or email at GroupSales@SauderVillage.org.

Schedule Overview

Click here for the calendar outline summarizing Quilt Fair activities.

Questions

Call or email Jan Nofziger at 800.590.9755 or jnofziger@saudervillage.org.

2008 Award Winners

Click here to view the complete winner listing from the 2008 Quilt Fair.

2008 Sauder Village Quilt Fair... "Best of Show"...    Sandy Garvin, Holland, OH, “Rose Sampler Supreme”    This quilt also won first place in the... "Bed Quilts:    Appliqued Machine Quilted" category.

Quilt Fair | Exhibition | Registration & Exhibit Tag | Quilt Challenge 2008
Workshops & Lecture |  Workshop Registration | Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop
Click Here for a list of 2008 Quilt Fair Winners! | Schedule