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AQS Quilt Contests
Contest Rules
Design Permission
Quilt Contest Information
$25 for AQS Members, $40 for Non-Members.
| QuiltWeek Show | Contest Deadline | Contest Rules | Contest Status |
| Grand Rapids 2025 | March 27, 2025 | 2025 Rules | SEMI-FINALISTS |
| Lancaster 2025 | May 8, 2025 | 2025 Rules | SEMI-FINALISTS |
| Daytona Beach 2026 | September 18, 2025 | 2026 Rules | REGISTER |
| New England 2026 | November 6, 2025 | 2026 Rules | REGISTER |
| Paducah 2026 | November 20, 2025 | 2026 Rules | REGISTER |
| Grand Rapids 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 Rules | REGISTER |
| Lancaster 2026 | May 21, 2026 | 2026 Rules | REGISTER |
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Quilt Contest Timetable and Important Dates
| Contest | Entry Deadline | Notification Emails Sent | Quilt Due at AQS | Winner Announcements |
| Grand Rapids 2025 | March 27, 2025 | June 10, 2025 | July 17, 2025 | August 20, 2025 |
| Lancaster 2025 | May 8, 2025 | July 8, 2025 | August 7, 2025 | September 10, 2025 |
| Daytona Beach 2026 | September 18, 2025 | November 4, 2025 | January 16, 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
| New England 2026 | November 6, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | March 6, 2026 | April 8, 2026 |
| Paducah 2026 | November 20, 2025 | January 6, 2026 | March 20, 2026 | April 21, 2026 |
| Grand Rapids 2026 | April 30, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | July 17, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Lancaster 2026 | May 21, 2026 | July 14, 2026 | August 14, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
Still Have Questions?
Do you have questions about the requirements, entering your quilt, or shipping? AQS is happy to help!
Michelle Thompson – Contest Coordinator270-898-7903 x 132
EMAIL MICHELLE
michelle.thompson@americanquilter.com
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