The Quilt Show Draws Outstanding Crowds

Each year, visitors to the Pennsylvania Maple Festival are attracted by the Annual Quilt Show. Quilters from all over have their quilts on display at the Meyersdale Fire Department's Hall, next to the Lions Pancake House. The Quilt Show is open to the public throughout the festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Before the start of the Maple Festival, quilts are judged and cash awards and ribbons are handed out for the the top quilts. Judging of the quilts is not open to the public. During the festival, the quilts are displayed and many are for sale.

AWARDS
1st - $25.00 and Ribbon
2nd - $15.00 and Ribbon
3rd - $10.00 and Ribbon

Best of Show - $30.00 and Ribbon
Ribbon People's Choice - $20.00 and Ribbon

QUILT SHOW TRIVIA 1976 - 1st Quilt Show - 35 items displayed 1996 - 21st Quilt Show - 650 items displayed Most expensive Quilt Displayed -"The Cathedral Window" in 1995-$2,070.00

QUILT SHOW REGISTRATION
Interested in registering your quilt for the 59th Annual Pennsylvania Maple Festival? Click here to download the registration form or click here to get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

QUILTING WORKSHOP
Elaine Salvino will be presenting a two-day workshop on Monday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department. Students will quilt the "Twist" under Elaine's careful supervision. Click Here for a registration form or call the festival office at (814) 634-0213. The deadline for the workshop is Tuesday, February 28, 2006.

Click here to get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Homemade Quilt to be raffled at Maple Festival
Chances will be available for a homemade quilt during the Maple Festival's Quilt show. Chances are $1 a peice or 6 for $5. All proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Maple Fesitval. Click Here for more details.