For more than 20 years, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show has united and inspired quilters and quilting enthusiasts from the Midwest and beyond.

When and where is The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show?

Presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, the popular event returns Thursday, Sept. 4, throught Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

What to expect at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show includes more than 100 educational lectures and workshops led by expert quilters; vendors selling the latest fabrics and notions; and a community service project hosted by Nancy Zieman Productions, "Quilt to Give," in which attendees donate materials and their time to create quilts for those in need.

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s central attraction is the 10-category juried and judged Quilt Contest exhibit, showcasing the incredible talents of quilters from across the country. 

“Walking through the Quilt Contest exhibit is like exploring an art gallery,” said PBS Wisconsin expo manager Amanda Balistreri. “Both experienced quilters and casual attendees alike will find something fun and unexpected.”

Additional highlights from this year’s event include a lecture and Q&A by Madison bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, who will present the newest novel in her “Elm Creek Quilts” series. Plus, a featured exhibit honoring the legacy of late quilter and textile artist Marquetta B. Johnson will also be on site. 

“The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is a great way to flex your creative muscles, perhaps try something new and have fun," says Deanna Springer, vice president of marketing at Nancy Zieman Productions.

Tickets – starting at $12 – and class registration are available at quiltshow.com.  Proceeds from The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show support PBS Wisconsin programs and community outreach projects.