We are proud to announce Ricky Tims as our Featured Personality for 2012!

Ricky will be at the Blue Gate Theater on the following dates:
Wednesday June 20 - 10:30 am, 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Thursday June 21 - 9:00 am

Ricky Tims is known in the international world of quilting as an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, and a talented and spellbinding speaker. His innovative and entertaining presentations feature live music and humor combined with scholarly insights. His quilts have been displayed worldwide, and are highly regarded as excellent examples of contemporary quilts with traditional appeal.

Ricky Tims is the featured personality of 2012


We are proud to announce that the Shipshewana Quilt Festival has been selected as one of the top 100 events to visit in North America for 2011 by the American Bus Association. It is very humbling to be thought of as one on the top Quilt Festivals. Thank you to everyone who put in so much hard work to make this possible, and thank you to all who attended the 2010 Shipshewana Quilt Festival.


LaGrange County Visitors Bureau

Join quilt enthusiasts from all over for the Shipshewana Quilt Festival! If you are looking to bring a group to the Shipshewana Quilt Festival or need help planning your trip, why not let your personal Shipshewana Quilt Festival Coordinator assist you! For registration assistance, lodging or a complete list of special group activities, contact JoDee at 866.243.9434, EXT 23. Don't delay - book your group today!

Registration for all groups and motorcoach groups will be handled through the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB office only! Located in the Next Door Shops, 350 S Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN 46565

Group of Quilters