REVEL IN TEXTILE ART

The Chadron Festival of Quilts takes place each April at the Dawes County Fairgrounds, and the talent and creativity displayed by the quilters is second to none. The largest quilt show in Northwest Nebraska, the event brings together vendors, demonstrations and three days of quilting bliss, all revolving around a specific theme each year. Be sure to check out the stunning of examples of textile art!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 2026 schedule of events will be posted as it becomes available. 

April 24

9:30 AM: Fabric Bingo

10:15 AM: Using the Nine Patch Square-up Ruler, Seams, ETC

11:00 AM: Trunk Show, Katy Miller

1:00 PM: Quick Straight Ruler, Sew Blessed

2:00 PM: Walking Tour w/Featured Quilter, Sonja Taylor

3:00 PM: What Makes a Quilt a Quilts of Valor Quilt

9:30 AM: Riley Blake’s Color Wheel, Journey Back Quilts

11:00 AM: Trunk Show, Crawford Quilters

1:00 AM: Applique, Quacky Quilter Haberdashery

2:00 PM: Featured Quilter Presentation, Sonja Taylor

3:30 PM: Strip Poker

12:00 PM: Category Winners Revealed

1:00 PM: Trunk Show, Carol Wacker by Linda Novotny

2:00 PM: Quilts of Valor Presentations, Patty Calhoun

3:00 PM: Drawing for Raffle Quilt

ALL WEEKEND:

SCAVENGER HUNT: Pick up entry forms at the welcome table to play.

QUILT BALLOT and RAFFLE TICKETS:  available at the welcome table.