April 23, 2024 10:30 a.m.  

The Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild is holding its 2024 Quilt Show Friday through Sunday, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

‘Follow the Stars” is the theme for the 39th annual event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The show includes lots of quilts, door prizes, vendors, special exhibits, quilts of valor awards ceremonies, a Stitch and Sew Emporium, Quilters Café, and more.

Admission is $10 per day, with a three-day pass available for $15. Students ages 13-17 get in for $5 with children 12 and under being admitted for free.

Myrt Thames and Tammie Hunt from the Quilters Guild talked about the event on the Morning Conversation Tuesday on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN. That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com.