Prepare yourself for a quilt event you'll remember forever!
3 Full Days - LIVE!
America Quilts EXPO is just days away. Don't miss the classes, workshops, amazing quilt displays, shopping, stage presentations, special Quilts of Valor award ceremonies and so much more!

May 26, 27 & 28, 2016
730 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
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Get your EXPO Lapel Pin for General Admission!
America Quilts EXPO Lapel Pin
Wear your EXPO Lapel Pin for entry into America Quilts EXPO on Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday. Reserve your pin now through May 24th and it will be waiting for you at Will Call at the EXPO. Register online at AmericaQuiltsEXPO.com or call 800-699-6309. Lapel pins can also be purchased at the door May 26-28. 

Free Admission for Active Duty
and National Guard.  Half-price Admission with Military ID.
Show your military ID at the EXPO.
Class discounts end May 22nd. Order online & SAVE!
Online class registration ends at 11:59pm THIS Sunday. The more classes you take, the more you save! FREE General Admission for all three days and a shopping bag are yours when you purchase a Class Value Package.

Click here to register.
SHOPPING - Find the tools & supplies you need!
Get ready to SHOP! The latest tools and supplies are in the Exhibit Hall, along with fresh patterns and designs to inspire your quiltmaking. See how the newest technology in machines can make your process easier and more satisfying.

Once inside this shopper's destination, you'll meet the makers, designers, experts and innovators, whether you're browsing or shopping with purpose! Click for details.
Shopping!
Jim Shore makes special appearance on FRIDAY May 27th
Jim Shore, Award-Winning quiltmaker, will be at the EXPO on Friday!
Meet him in Fons & Porter's Booth #621 and see him on America Quilts EXPO and Quilts of Valor Stages. Jim shares how serendipity, dedication and hard work have carried him to this point in his life. We are lucky to have Jim as our special guest at the EXPO! Click here for details.
You could win a sewing machine, plus patterns, books, videos, fabric, notions, tools and more from the exhibitors you’ll meet at the EXPO! Winners must be present with a photo ID to win and claim prizes. The drawing takes place on the Quilts of Valor® Stage at the front of the Exhibit Hall. Pick up your prize ticket at the Registration Desk in the lobby. One prize ticket per person, per day.
Thursday & Friday at 5:45 p.m.
Saturday at 3:45 p.m.
Quilts of Valor® Awards Ceremonies Honor our Veterans

Start off your Memorial Day Weekend by attending the Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony being held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00am. Stirring music, thoughtful, inspiring words and the wonderful process of presenting Quilts of Valor to deserving veterans and active service members takes place on the Quilts of Valor® Stage. Become part of this wonderful thank you to our service men and women – you will be happy you did!

Ceremony is FREE and open to the public each day.
All the details to help you prepare
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