Entries are now open for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2020 Quilt Contest.
CONTEST RULES:
Quilters who reside in the designated 68 Area Go Texan counties and Houston-Area counties are encouraged to enter the Rodeo’s 2020 Quilt Contest. A selection of quilts will be chosen by a jury, and later showcased in NRG Center during the 2020 Rodeo, March 3 – March 22.
Only online entries will be accepted. Click here for official contest rules.
DIVISIONS:
There are two divisions in the contest, Machine Quilting and Hand Quilting, each with five categories: Appliqué, Piecework, Pictorial, Wall Hanging and Mixed Technique.
JUDGING:
Quilts will be judged in five areas: Overall Appearance, Workmanship, Suitability / Color, Originality and Design. The quilts will be juried based on photographs submitted with the online entry; selected quilts will be submitted for judging in a private session.
AWARDS:
Ribbons will be awarded in multiple categories, including Overall Best of Show, Best of Division, Best of Go Texan Award and Judges Choice, among others.
CONTEST TIMELINE:
- September 2019: Call for online entry opens
- Sunday, Dec. 1: Online entry deadline
- Friday, Dec. 6 – Tuesday, Dec. 10: Jury selects quilts chosen for display during 2020 Rodeo
- Thursday, Dec. 12 – Friday, Dec. 13: Selected quilters notified and given quilt shipping instructions
- Friday, Jan. 17: Accepted quilts must be received at Rodeo offices
- Saturday, Jan. 18: Quilt judging
- Tuesday, March 3 – Sunday, March 22, 2020: Quilts officially unveiled on opening day and displayed during the run of the Rodeo
For more information, contact Brittany Rader: rader@rodeohouston.com.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $475 million to the youth of Texas. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all of the latest news. The 2020 Rodeo is scheduled for March 3 – March 22.