We hang quilts outside at Winslow Green. Quilts will be hung with binder clips or large clamps from lines or poles, depending on the situation.  Because the quilts will be outside, many in uncovered spaces, you should not submit a quilt to the show that you don’t want exposed to weather.

Throughout the day, two volunteers in two-hour shifts will be responsible for an assigned section show to watch over the quilts.  Volunteers wear lime green aprons so you can check with them on details about the quilts.  They also have ballots for the VIEWER'S CHOICE Award.

If we predict ahead of time (a few days before) if Festival day will be rainy, we will only hang quilts in covered areas protected from the rain. Eagle Harbor Congregational Church offers space for display in bad weather.  We plan to hold the event in whatever way we can, no matter what the weather, while protecting the quilts. If it rains unexpectedly on the day of the event, we will take the quilts down as fast as possible so they don’t get drenched.  

Yes, indeed, you can!  Guidelines for submission are on this website.  You will be notified of delivery dates, drop off and return place.  Registration is open June 30-August 31.

We have a cap of 190 quilts this year. You may enter four quilts per registration fee paid. You may enter four additional quilts if you pay another registration fee.

Quilters may offer their creations for sale.  All sales are handled between buyer and seller.  BIMQG will not handle and sales.  Contact information about sales can be found at the Information Booth on the day of the show.

BQF is a non-judged event.  However. we do have a small gift for the VIEWER'S CHOICE PRIZE (First, Second and Third).

Enter quilt(s), volunteer without entering a quilt, donate to the Guild, become a sponsor.   Volunteer spots open with registration on June 30th.

If you are coming to visit our festival, there are free 2 hour public parking places. Look for free spots along Winslow Way, Bjune Dr. SE, or Brien Dr. SE, or park in the public parking lot near City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts (accessible from Madison Ave N.).