When and where is the show held?

The Garden of Quilts show will be held at the Ashton Gardens. The Gardens are one of five venues located on the Thanksgiving Point campus in Lehi, Utah. Lehi is located right off the I-15 corridor in between the Salt Lake and Provo metropolitan centers.

What are the show hours?

The festival will take place Friday and Saturday September 18-19, from 9:00am – 7:00pm. The outdoor quilt exhibition, vendor marketplace, and in-garden programming--such as trunk shows and demos--will be on Friday and Saturday.

Classes will run Wednesday September 15th to Saturday September 19th. The Jenny Doan Trunk Show and Meet the Maker event takes place Thursday evening on September 17th. 

What does it cost to come to the show?

There are various ticket types and prices depending on days and duration of your intended visit. A General Admission ticket for the Garden of Quilts exhibition is $25.00 and covers admission to the Gardens. For additional options, weekend passes, and available discounts please click HERE.

What does admission include?

Your Garden of Quilts admission includes entry to the Ashton Gardens for the day(s) specified. Friday and Saturday admission includes access to the vendor marketplace as well as all the additional public presentations, activities, and trunk shows. General admission does not include individual classes, or the Thursday evening “Meet the Maker” and “Triple Play” trunk show featuring Jenny Doan.

What is "Meet the Maker"?

This event provides guests an opportunity to meet and interact to presenters and designers as they share their stories, quilts, products, and other projects during this fun evening.

How do I find a quilt at the show?

You are in luck! There will be so many quilts it will be impossible to not find one—or a hundred. Broadly, quilts will be displayed according to specific themes, features, or techniques all throughout the 50-acre Ashton Gardens. All guests will be provided a program and map to help them navigate and ensure their experience is meaningful. Additionally, our volunteers and staff throughout the Gardens will have additional information and can provide you assistance in locating a specific quilt or artist you might be looking for.

What if I am having difficulty buying tickets/registering for classes online?

We apologize for the difficulty. We want to make sure your questions are answered, and needs are met. Please call our main Thanksgiving Point information line at 801-768-2300 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you with your registration over the phone.

Are outside vendors allowed to participate?

Yes, we will have numerous food and retail vendors participate in the event. A list will be available this summer as they have are confirmed. If you are a vendor looking to participate please click HERE.

Will there be merchandise available to purchase?

Yes! The ability to shop from beautiful and unique products is half the fun. Whether you are looking for fabric for your next project or just a fun treat, the Garden of Quilts show will feature a marketplace of thoughtfully curated shops and vendors that is sure to provide something to delight you.

Will golf carts be available to rent?

Due to the volume of guests and the layout of the event golf carts will not be available to rent to individual guests. There will however be an extensive complementary shuttle system running continual loops throughout the entire Gardens allowing guests the opportunity to hop on and off at numerous locations. We have designed this service to meet our guest’s needs for mobility as well as allow everyone to enjoy a relaxing experience in the Gardens.

Are wheelchairs allowed/available to rent?

Yes, we have a limited number of manual wheelchairs available for rent. They are $20 reserved in advance and $15 day-of per day, if available. There are additional discounts for members for Thanksgiving Point Members.

Is there accessible parking?

Yes, we have many designated parking stalls for those with accessibility concerns and the proper handicap parking credentials.

Will there be a shuttle service?

There will be numerous shuttle options available. Within the Gardens there will be a golf cart shuttle option to assist guests in navigating the gardens. Depending on parking lot volume we will make a parking lot shuttle available once we meet a certain threshold. Our local hotel partners will also be offering their shuttles to guests of their hotels that will have drop-offs at the Ashton Gardens as well as other nearby places of interest (dependent on individual hotel policy).

I am coming from out of town. What else is there to do in the area?

Thanksgiving Point is a unique complex that—in addition to our Gardens--includes two world-class museums: the Museum of Natural Curiosity and the Museum of Ancient Life, a working farm, and our newest experience the Butterfly Biosphere where guests can experience all the creepy-crawlies and a stunning conservatory that is home to over a thousand glittering butterflies.

In addition to on campus options we are within a short drive of countless natural and cultural destinations such as the Timpanogos Caves, Sundance Resort, Olympic Park, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple Square, Family Search, Hogle Zoo, Living Planet Aquarium, art museums, multiple theaters, and so much more.

Is this a suitable event for children?

Facilitation and activities for this event are much more geared towards adults and older teens. We love families and want guests of all ages to feel welcome. Due to the nature of the exhibit we ask that parents and caregivers keep their children with them and help them respect the quilts by not touching.

What kind of quilts will be in the show?

We expect all kinds of quilt designs and all levels from beginner to expert. All submissions are welcome! 

If you are a quilter and would like to include your work in the show we would love to have you join in on the fun. Click HERE for more information regarding submitting a quilt—or five.

What options are there for lodging near the venue?

Ashton Gardens is ideally situated near several hotel properties. Our preferred partner is the Hilton H2 Suites in Lehi, Utah. They have generously agreed to offer our guests of the Garden of Quilts special rates, and shuttle service to and from the Gardens. For more information on availability or to book, please click HERE or call 801-753-5430.

Where is the nearest airport?

The Salt Lake International Airport is located 30 miles to the North of the Ashton Gardens. In ideal traffic, it is a 40-60 minute commute. The Provo Regional Airport is situated 22 miles to the South of us and is approximately a 30 drive in ideal traffic.

How do I submit my quilt for exhibition?

If you are interested in submitting a quilt for display in our exhibition, check back next year for more information! Submissions for 2021 are currently closed. 

Where and when do I deliver my quilt?

It is important that quilts not be dropped off or delivered until requested. Those requests will be accompanied with detailed information regarding the delivery and return of your quilt. 

More details, including the time and place of these drop-offs will be emailed out with quilt acceptance.

Can anyone apply to enter a quilt in the show?

Yes! As long as it is submitted by the creator(s) of the quilt. For more information please refer to the application directions.

What does it cost to enter a quilt in the show?

It doesn’t cost anything to apply to submit a quilt. For those whose quilts are accepted we charge a $20 entry fee. This fee covers up to five quilts and is required to help offset the cost of return shipping.

When is the deadline for accepting quilts?

Quilt applications can be submitted through July 25, 2021 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.

When will notification letters go out?

Final decisions will be made by our jury in late July and notification letters will be mailed to all those who applied on or before, July 30, 2021.

Can I personally deliver/pick-up my quilt rather than shipping it?

Absolutely! For those of you that live locally we will have arrangements for both drop-off and pick-up. There will be more details provided with acceptance letters when they are sent out.

Are quilts for sale at the show?

The quilts on exhibit during the Garden of Quilts are not offered for sale this year.

Are there classes I can attend virtually from home?

Yes! There are several options for classes you can attend via Zoom from the comfort of your own home:

Wednesday September 15th, 2021
9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
At Home - Hand Pieced Liberty Manx Log Cabin 

Thursday September 16th, 2021
9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
At Home - Love & Kisses Mini Quilt or Cushion

Friday September 17th, 2021
9:00am - 10:30am MDT
Lecture/Demo
At Home - Quilting with Liberty Fabrics Lecture

Saturday September 18th, 2021
9:00am - 4:00pm MDT
At Home - She Who Sews, Seamstress

Do I need to bring my sewing machine?

Guests are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine. We do understand that many of our guest are traveling from out of state and machines can be cumbersome. To accommodate all our guests, we will be partnering with Nuttall’s and will have a number of machines to use and/or demo. Stay tuned for additional details.

What does a class registration include?

The class fee covers the teachers fee and tuition for the class only.

What is a kit fee?

A kit fee includes all the consumable materials needed to complete the project being covered in the class. For instance, the fabric and notions to create the quilt.

What are supplies?

Supplies are typically additional tools you will need to complete your project during class. These typically include things like scissors, pins, marking pencils, etc. Larger equipment not on the list, such as irons, will be provided for each class.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

We invite anyone aged 18 or older that has a few hours to give to apply to be a volunteer. Sign up to be a volunteer HERE.

What does volunteering look like at the Garden of Quilts?

The Garden of Quilts is sizable production. We will utilize the generous service of well over 100 volunteers. While each task may be a little different, the average shift lasts four hours. This year, we are in need of volunteers to assist in keeping the displayed quilts safe and to provide a friendly face for our visitors throughout the garden. At Thanksgiving Point we love our volunteers and count on them as partners to help make our experiences great.

What is the time commitment involved in being a volunteer?

If you want to volunteer, we want to have you participate! There are so many different ways to help out we will find a position that meets your needs and limitations. From two hours to two-hundred, we will gladly consider you for part of the team.

What benefits do I get as a volunteer?

As a Thanksgiving Point volunteer your hours accumulate towards an admission ticket towards the Garden of Quilts, or regular Ashton Garden admissions.