The Mutton Hill Quilt Show is October 22 – 23, 2016 at the John S. Knight Center at 77 E. Mill Street, Akron. This visual art display will feature over 200 local, regional, state, national and internationally significant quilts and includes vendors.
One of Ohio’s largest displays of antique and contemporary quilts will be hosted by the Summit County Historical Society the weekend of October 22-23 in Downtown Akron.
The Second Annual Mutton Hill Quilt Show will be held from 10am to 6pm Saturday, October 22, and 10am to 5pm, Sunday at the John S. Knight Center at 77 East Mill Street. Parking is free both days in nearby decks. Admission is $10. Group rates are available if purchased in advance.
The display of antique and contemporary quilts, including new categories this year, will feature nearly 250 quilts, many submitted for competitive judging. Quilts are being judged by recognized quilting authorities and must have been made after January 1, 2013. Cash prizes will be awarded to winning entrants. Entrants may also submit quilts for display only, which will not be judged in the competition.
$10 per person Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
$10 per person Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$8 Summit County Historical Society members
Volunteers get in free the day they assist at the Mutton Hill Quilt Show. Are you interested in learning how to volunteeer? Contact Gayle Glanville at Gayle@summithistory.org.
Phone: 3305351120
Email: Leianne@summithistory.org
2016/10/22 - 2016/10/23
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Salute to Ohio Craft
Join the Summit County Historical Society for the kickoff event for our second annual Mutton Hill Quilt Show. We will feature Ohio Craft wine, beer, liquor, and pop. The event will take place on Friday, October 21 from 6-9 pm at the John S. Knight center, with a quilt auction beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $75 for general admission, $125 for Whiskey Patrons, and $250 for Quilt Show patrons. All attendees will also receive an inscribed stemless wineglass. Summit County has a history of producing adult beverages. The first manufactured product in Akron was whiskey distilled in 1802 by Captain Joseph Hart in Middlebury.
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308
The John S. Knight Center is handicap accessible and the event signage is large print. There is a drop off area in front of the Knight Center on Mill Street.