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Quilt Show Activities
Support the quilt show! Your purchase of raffle tickets will keep the quilt show free to all!
Schedule
10:00 AM
- Quilt Show Officially Begins! Stroll the town and view the quilts
- Jake Jackson Museum opens: display of historic quilts and textile items
- Vendors at Highland Meadow open for business
- Dutch Auction begins
11:00 AM
- Bed Turning at Jake Jackson Museum
NOON
- Bed Turning at Jake Jackson Museum.
1:00 PM
- Fashion Show of painted silk garments at Highland Art Center begins, continues to 3PM
2:00 PM
- Bed Turning at Jake Jackson Museum
3:00 PM
- Bed Turning at Jake Jackson Museum
3:30 PM
- Announcement of basket raffle winners at Highland Meadow - be there to claim your prize!
4:00 PM
- Quilt show ends, we hope you enjoyed the show! Be sure to stay in town for Art Cruise!
- Enjoy Weaverville's fine dining and lodging
5:00 - 8:00 PM
- Art Cruise begins at 5:00 - browse local galleries and enjoy fine art and refreshments at each Gallery. Map available at Main Street Art Gallery, Chamber of Commerce & Local Businesses.
Display Venues
The entire historic district of Weaverville will display quilts and fiber art on storefronts, balconies, fencelines and porches. Stroll Main Street for a closer look at these beautiful works of textile art and chat with the artists who created them. Visit our Exhibitor's page for more info on displaying your quilts.
Stop by the Highland Meadow or Main Street Bandstand to receive your free Quilt Show program, the program contains maps & information, and may have a winning ticket for great door prizes!
The establishments listed below are going beyond outdoor displays and have devoted all or parts of their interiors to quilt displays. Free admission to all venues.
The Highland Art Center will display the quilts and textile arts of the Mountain Village Quilters Guild on the veranda and grounds of their lovely historic building. Don't miss the fashion show of painted silk garments from 1-3PM. Located on Main Street across from the Museum.
The Highland Meadow will be populated with quilts, quilters and vendors of fabrics, supplies and equipment. Be sure to visit the Information Booth to get a program (many programs contain winning tickets for door prizes!) then purchase gift items and raffle tickets to support the Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show! Check out the selection of great raffle baskets. Food vendors will provide tasty treats on site. Located next to the Highland Art Center.
The J.J.Jake Jackson Museum will display a stunning selection of historic quilts from their extensive textile collection. Join them for a Bed Turning to learn about the stories behind the quilts. Located at 780 Main Street, across from the Highland Meadow.
The Weaverville Bandstand will provide the backdrop for a display of student quilts and craft items. Support the next generation of quilters by viewing thier quilted treasures.
Entertainment & Presentations
Bed Turning Threads of History will present a selection of historic quilts at the Jake Jackson Museum displayed as they were designed to be seen--on a bed! You will not only view some lovely old quilts, you will learn about the lives of the quilters and the history of these lovely textiles. 11AM, Noon, 2PM and 3PM at the Jake Jackson Museum, 780 Main Street. Free admission, donations are welcome.
Renaissance, old time and folk music at the Highland Meadow by Trinity County music students. Great variety of old tunes is sure to please everyone, come by for a toe-tapping, finger snapping good time.
Fashion Show of painted silk garments by artist Natasha Foucalt will be presented at the Highland Art Center next to the meadow from 1PM to 3PM.
Other Activities of Interest
Bring the whole family along--there are plenty of activities for everyone at Weaverville's month-long celebration of Autumn in the Alps. Here are some of the activities taking place on the same day as the Quilt Show:
Silk Painting Workshop by Natasha Foucalt will be held on the day before and the day after the quilt show. Beginning silk painting class on Friday, October 2 from 6PM to 9PM, advanced class on Sunday October 4th from 10AM-4PM. Contact the Highland Art Center at 530-623-5111 for more information or to register.
Art Cruise the first Saturday of each month marks this tour of local galleries--each display works of art accompanied by fine refreshments. Stroll the downtown Historic District, meet the artists and see their work while enjoying autumn twilight in the alps. Pick up an Art Cruise directory at the Main Street Gallery or Chamber of Commerce.
Jake Jackson Museum features the history of Trinity County. See their new building expansion, soon to house a working recreation of a Carpentry/Wheelwright shop. Also features restored stamp mill, ditchtenders cabin & blacksmith shop. Current textile display features "Trinity County Undercover"--a look at outerwear from 1860 to 1930. Also on display is a woven coverlet by William Fisher of Long Island, this is the finest example of a William Fisher weaving in the world! Open 10AM-5PM.
Joss House State Park conducts tours of the 1875 "Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds" used by early Chinese miners in Weaverville. Learn about the culture of our early Chinese community, view temple art and fabulous textiles. Tours of the Temple conducted from 10AM to 4PM on the hour, Visitor Center open from 9AM-5PM.
Lee Fong Park offers walking trails and a 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course. Located off Bremer Street, one block from the Quilt Show. Off-highway, creekside location makes this park a very "dog friendly" spot for family and Fido.
Lowden Park is the site of "Wee-ville", a great playground for little ones next to a shaded pavilion where Mom or Dad can rest with a good book (or a quilting project!)
Trinity Lake offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. 20 minutes north of Weaverville on Hwy 3.
Trinity River is the location for swimming, river rafting and fishing - the fall run of Salmon will be in full swing by October and trophy size catches can be had. 10 minutes west of Weaverville on Hwy 299.
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