08/04/2026
Mohawk Valley Quilt Club is pleased to invite the public to its Fall Festival of Quilts. The three-day fundraising event will be held at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Rd, Whitesboro, NY 13492, from September 11th-12th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day and on September 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
MVQC hosts a large, three-day quilt show every two years, which is the primary source of operating funds for the all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The guild has been hosting bi-annual quilt shows in the Utica area for decades.
The 2026 MVQC Show plans include
• Ribbons for first through third place will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show, Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, Judge’s Choice, Viewer’s Choice and others
• Hundreds of quilts, including many patriotic quilts, will be on display.
• A large number of vendor/exhibitor booths featuring fabric, notions, sewing and gift items
• Informal sit and stitch sessions will feature members sharing their wool applique skills
• Lunch and snack options will be available for purchase in the dining area
• Kids Can Sew (Saturday & Sunday) features a project children can complete using a sewing machine with the guidance of a club member
• Meet the Member will showcase the quilting journey of a founding member
• Single-day tickets are $5 each (at the door). Kids 12 and under are free. Facility is handicapped accessible.
There will be two types of raffles at the show. Pop Tart is a whimsical wool applique on cotton raffle quilt which measures 64” by 75”. Also to be raffled are 24 clear totes filled with a variety of items, something to interest everyone. The winning tickets will be drawn at the end of the show on Sunday, September 13th at approximately 3:00 pm. Tickets for each raffle can be purchased at the show.
Mohawk Valley Quilt Club was established in 1979 for the purpose of encouraging education & participation in the making of quilts, the history of quilt making & other needlers. Regular monthly meetings are held the 4th Monday of the month at the New Hartford First Methodist Church, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford NY at 7:00 p.m. New members and guests are always welcome.