2026 event guide · Verified with Thanksgiving Point
Garden of Quilts 2026 at Thanksgiving Point
Garden of Quilts brings more than 80 classes and over 500 displayed quilts to Lehi September 16–19. The outdoor quilt exhibition runs Friday and Saturday, and the separate vendor marketplace is free. Several special events and VIP packages are sold out; check the ticket details below before planning your visit.
2026 dates and locations
| Activity | Date and time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Classes and special events | September 16–19; times vary | Thanksgiving Point campus |
| Outdoor quilt exhibition | September 18, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; September 19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Drive |
| Vendor marketplace | September 18, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; September 19, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Show Barn, 2476 W. Sycamore Lane |
The exhibition and marketplace use different parts of the Thanksgiving Point campus. Confirm parking, accessibility, and transportation details before leaving, particularly if your day includes a class at another campus venue.
Tickets and current availability
Thanksgiving Point currently lists one-day exhibition admission at $35 for general visitors ages three and older and $10 for members. A two-day weekend pass is $60 for general visitors and $18 for members. Classes and special events are separate purchases, and availability can change as the festival approaches.
- Sold out: VIP packages, Let’s Make a Quilt on September 17, Meet the Maker on September 18, and World of Lori Holt on September 18–19.
- Still listed: general exhibition admission and several individual events.
- Check before buying: class seats, afternoon-tea seatings, and other event tickets.
The vendor marketplace is free
The Show Barn marketplace does not require exhibition admission. Visitors can shop fabric, patterns, tools, machines, and other maker products without buying a Garden of Quilts ticket. It is also at an indoor, climate-controlled venue rather than inside Ashton Gardens.
Keep the two closing times straight on Saturday: the marketplace closes at 5 p.m., while the quilt exhibition remains open until 6 p.m.
Fabric stores near Thanksgiving Point
Lehi does not currently have a verified walk-in fabric store in this directory. The nearest useful cluster begins south of Thanksgiving Point in American Fork and Pleasant Grove, with additional choices farther south in Orem, Provo, and Springville.
- American Fork: The Quilter’s Crossing for quilting and machine embroidery, plus Makers & Co. for fabric, yarn, gifts, and classes.
- Pleasant Grove: Nuttall’s Sewing Center for BERNINA machines, service, accessories, fabric, notions, and classes.
- Orem: American Quilting for quilting cotton and classes, plus The Fabric Mill/Minky Luv for minky-focused shopping.
- Provo: Harmony for apparel fabric, quilting cotton, widebacks, yarn, and notions; Dave’s Bernina for machines, repair, and instruction.
- Springville: Corn Wagon Quilt Co. for quilting cotton, wool, stitchery, classes, retreats, and longarm quilting.
Check each store profile before planning the route. Closing times vary, and a festival-week class, promotion, or staffing change can affect normal hours.
Do not rely on the remaining quilt-registration link
Thanksgiving Point’s published application window has passed. The submission page accepted applications through July 31, while the event page lists an August 1 photo deadline. A visible registration link does not establish that late entries are being accepted. Contact the organizer directly before attempting a late submission.
Garden of Quilts questions
When is Garden of Quilts 2026?
Classes run September 16–19, 2026. The outdoor quilt exhibition is open September 18 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and September 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is the Garden of Quilts vendor marketplace free?
Yes. Thanksgiving Point says the vendor marketplace at the Show Barn is free and does not require Garden of Quilts exhibition admission. It is open September 18 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and September 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is Garden of Quilts held?
The quilt exhibition is at Ashton Gardens, 3900 North Garden Drive in Lehi. The free vendor marketplace is at the Thanksgiving Point Show Barn, 2476 West Sycamore Lane in Lehi.
Can I still submit a quilt for the 2026 show?
The published application deadline has passed. Thanksgiving Point accepted applications through July 31, and its event page lists an August 1 photo deadline. Do not use a registration link without first receiving direct confirmation that late submissions are being accepted.
Information checked September 10, 2026. Dates, prices, availability, locations, and submission timing come from Thanksgiving Point’s official Garden of Quilts and quilt- submission pages. Check the organizer again immediately before purchasing or traveling.