Planning is underway for the 2027 Quilt Show. Gwen Mangelson, our quilt show chair, Jean Kimerling, show co-chair, and her committee chairs will be working all summer to put on a wonderful show in March 2027. Jean will become the 2028 show chair. Stay tuned for announcements for Show Theme, Guest & Member Featured Artists, and the Quilt Challenge details.
Mark your calendars for the Tri-City Quilters’ Guild 43rd Quilt Show and Merchant Mall, coming March 19–20, 2027, at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington. This year’s theme, The Threads That Bind Us, celebrates the friendships, creativity, and shared passion that connect quilters throughout our community. Visitors will enjoy a beautiful display of quilts showcasing a variety of styles, techniques, and artistic expression while gathering inspiration from talented makers across the region.
In addition to the quilt exhibit, attendees can explore the Merchant Mall, featuring quilting supplies, fabrics, tools, and unique gifts from a variety of vendors. The Guild is also excited to welcome Guest Artist Cassandra Beaver, whose work and creativity have inspired quilters near and far. Whether you are an experienced quilter, a beginner, or simply appreciate the artistry of handmade quilts, this event offers something for everyone.
Gwen Mangelson, our quilt show chair, Jean Kimerling, show co-chair, and her committee chairs have begun the hard work to give you a wonderful show in 2027.
Please join us, we would love to see you:
Our 2026 Quilt Show was a resounding success. Our show Chair, Marcy Traeger, her Co-Chair Gwen Mangelson, and all the committee chairs did a fabulous job. We displayed over 400 quilts and had over 1,500 visitors. We received many compliments. The weather was great and we had a full house of vendors.
Here are the main show ribbons for 2026.
The 2026 Show Challenge was America’s 250th Birthday. The challenge – ‘make a small quilted project that celebrates our semiquincentenial that shows your love for these United States and our first 250 years’. These are the winners. All the entries were imaginative and wonderful.
Anyone attending the show was allowed to vote for their three favorite quilts. When all the votes were tallied, here were the top four winners.
