These entry rules are to be kept and adhered to by each entrant.
 

The Theme of the 2026 Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show (NSVQS) is
“A Kaleidoscope of Color”
Any interpretation of the theme may be entered in this special show category.
Quilts of any theme may be entered in the general category.
Only members of our four supporting groups may enter a quilt into their group's challenge. 

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Registration:

1. Registration is open January 1 – February 10, 2026. All entries must be complete and received by the deadline. Quilts are accepted into the show on a first-come basis. Registration may close early if capacity is reached quicker than anticipated.

2. Registration is to be completed online. A link to the form will be on the home page of the website on January 1, 2026.

3. Quilts previously entered in the NSVQS will not be accepted.

4. All quilts entered must have been completed within the last five years.

5. You may enter up to four quilts.

6. The number of large bed quilts may be limited due to the size our exhibit space and equipment. 

7. Only loose, folded quilts may be entered. No quilts framed, mounted, or on stretcher bars will be accepted due to exhibit limitations.

8. A four-inch (4”) sleeve must be attached to the back of each quilt so that it may be hung properly for display. Due to the way quilts are hung, even small quilts must have a sleeve. We do not use pins to hang any quilts! Visit nsvquiltshow.com for comprehensive instructions on how to make a quilt sleeve.

9. Each quilt must have the entrant’s name, phone number, and name of the quilt on the back, lower-left corner. If your permanent label is elsewhere on your quilt, please attach a temporary label with the requested information on the back, lower-left corner.

10. A picture of each registered quilt must be of a completed quilt top (it does not have to be quilted and bound.) Photos of a concept, fabric choices, or the pattern to be used are not acceptable. Photos must be taken of the quilt hanging flat, showing the entire quilt from side to side and top to bottom. A photo must be uploaded as part of your registration form for it to be processed and accepted.

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Selling your quilt: If you would like to have your quilt for sale, please indicate so on the registration form. You will be emailed additional information after your registration has been received.

 

 

 

Drop off and Pick-up of quilt entries:
 

The Clark County Parks and Recreation Center is located at 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA.

1. You must drop off your quilts at the Clark County Parks and Recreation Center (CCPRC) on Thursday, April 9 between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M.  Your quilts will be signed in, tagged, and a receipt will be given to the person bringing in the quilts. You must keep this receipt, as you must have it in order to have your quilts returned to you when you pick them up on Sunday.

2. To make the process faster once you arrive, please have your quilt folded with the BACK out, corner on top, so that your label is showing.

3. You must pick up your quilts at the CCPRC between 4:45 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, April 12. Every effort will be made to have all quilts available for pick-up by 4:45 P.M. Please trust that our volunteers will be preparing them as quickly as possible for pickup, but it is possible that you may have a short wait. We greatly appreciate patience from all participants! Please wait in the lobby until you are directed to the pickup area.

4. When picking up your quilts please have your receipt ready that you were given at registration on Thursday. It is proof of ownership and is required when picking up your quilts. No items will be released without the receipt!

5. You must sign for your quilts that you pick up. If you are personally not able to pick up your items, please inform us at the time of drop off and make sure your representative has your receipt or your quilts will not be released.