April 25, 2025 3:05 a.m.

The Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild 2025 Quilt Show is happening Friday through Sunday.

The event takes place in Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds with a large number of quilts on display.

This year’s featured quilter is Scott Hansen, known as the Mad Color Scientist at Blue Nickel Studios in Washington. The Honored Quilter for the year is Connie Hector who began sewing at age 12. A Quilts of Valor presentation will take place as part of the event.

Admission to the show is $10 per day. For $15, a three-day pass will allow people to attend each day. Students aged 13-17 are admitted for $5. Children aged 12 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

The show begins each day at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday the event will close at 3:00 p.m.

For more information about the Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild, go to: Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild