Registration Information
Quilt Conference Pre-Registration
A non-refundable pre-registration fee of $35 (including the City of Hampton admission tax) is required for anyone participating in workshops, lectures, or quilt appraisals. Pre-Registration ends Friday, February 19, 2027.
Your pre-registration fee includes:
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Ticket to Susan Cleveland's Early Bird Lecture, My Eclectic Quilt Pageant on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
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The Wednesday Evening Show Preview (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.), exclusively for pre-registered participants.
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Admission to the Merchants Mall & Quilt Show on all show days.
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Ticket to David Sirota's Lecture, What Makes a Quilter Tick? A Fun-Filled Look in the Mirror on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
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Ticket to Meet & Greet (approximately 5:30 p.m. immediately following David Sirota's lecture).
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Ticket to the MAQF Fashion Show presented by Rachel D.K. Clark, Gayle Hazen & Corlis Taylor, Three Visions, One Runway on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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Name tag and show pin
*All of the above is included with pre-registration!
Telephone Pre-Registration for Workshops Only
Call (215) 862-5828, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST, to register by telephone using your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.
REMINDER: Your registration packet will not be mailed. Registration packets must be picked up in person when you arrive at the Festival.
On-Site Quilt Conference Registration
If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you can still register and sign up for available activities on-site (please note that the show pin is not included with on-site registration). The registration area will be open for both on-site registration and for pre-registered participants with questions:
- Wednesday, March 3: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 4: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 5: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 6: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 7: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
IRONS & IRONING STATIONS: Irons and ironing stations are provided by show management near the classrooms. The convention center's electric supply cannot handle personal irons in each classroom.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to mancuso@quiltfest.com. Cancellations received before January 14, 2027 will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. Please note, the $30 registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after January 14, 2027, unless the activity itself is cancelled.


