Indiana Heritage Quilt Show

The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show is an annual event showcasing over 200 artistic quilts, held from March 6 to March 8, 2025, at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana. It features a large exhibit of competition quilts from across the country, workshops led by top quilting instructors, and a merchants’ mall with hundreds of fabrics, sewing notions, and accessories.

The show’s daily hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm on Thursday and Friday, and 9:00 am–4:00 pm on Saturday. Admission is $10 per day or $20 for all three days, with discounted prices for children ages 7–12 and free entry for kids 6 and under. The venue is handicapped accessible and offers ample parking nearby.

Surrounding the event, the Monroe Convention Center is in downtown Bloomington, providing easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, enhancing the visitor experience beyond the quilt show itself.

The show's vibe combines a celebration of craftsmanship and artistic expression with a community atmosphere appealing to quilting enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages. Alongside the quilts, many related exhibitions occur around town, including a special showcase at the WonderLab Museum featuring quilts by local groups.

Key activities at the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show include:

• Viewing over 200 quilts, including more than 150 judged competition quilts from around the country.
• Participating in quilting workshops covering various skill levels, taught by nationally recognized instructors.
• Browsing and shopping at the merchants’ mall, offering a wide range of sewing and quilting supplies.
• Visiting traveling quilt exhibits and offsite galleries, such as those at WonderLab Museum, where quilts from local guilds are displayed through March.
• Attending special quilt-related exhibitions and community events scattered throughout Bloomington.

A rough schedule of the main event at Monroe Convention Center:

• March 6 (Thursday): 9 am–5 pm — Quilt displays, vendor mall, and workshops.
• March 7 (Friday): 9 am–5 pm — Continuing displays, workshops, and shopping.
• March 8 (Saturday): 9 am–4 pm — Final day for exhibits and activities.

Additional historic context: The 2025 event marks the 32nd annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, indicating a long-standing tradition and deep roots in the quilting community of Indiana, with continued growth in participation and featured artists.

Overall, the event stands out as a vibrant gathering for quilting lovers to view exquisite art, learn new skills, and connect with others passionate about quilting and textile arts.