A full American Buffet Breakfast is included daily except on the day of arrival.
October 31, 2022 – Arrive Houston: Self-transfer from the airport to the Hilton America’s Houston Hotel adjacent to the George Brown Convention Center. This evening we will gather in the lobby of our hotel for a short walk to where we will enjoy an authentic TEX-MEX welcome dinner together. B
November 1, 2022 – Today we will tour an amazing historical home known for its eclectic folk-art decor. The former owner was was a noted quilt enthusiast and collector as well as a philanthropist. The folk art and antiques in this home are second to none. This afternoon we will enjoy the famous Old Town Spring and enjoy some quilt shops along our way. B
November 2, 2022 – Texas Quilt Museum and Quilt Shop Hop. This morning we are off for a morning visit at the Texas Quilt Museum, here will will have time to enjoy their current exhibit and explore the Texas town of La Grange. Following an included Texas style lunch, we will depart for time at the area’s favorite quilt shops and one of our favorite Texas shopping traditions before returning to the hotel.
You will be free to participate in Festival classes and workshops all week if you choose to do so. However, this evening, we provide priority tickets to the Gala Opening of the show. It is the best time to see the show and enjoy the vendors as the crowds are always light on opening night. B, L
November 3-6, 2022: While it will be easy to get caught up among the multitude of vendors or engaged in looking at the amazing quilts that are juried into this show, you might also wish to consider the plethora of other activities that make up the quilt festival. Take a close look at the workshops offered and/or the various speakers and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a class with one or more world class teachers. And even if you don’t want to spend a day in a workshop, you can hear some of the teachers at lunchtime or evening lectures. Check the festival brochure for these opportunities. B
November 6: Our final day in Houston, sadly we will check out of the hotel for our journey home. We leave with wonderful memories of the oldest and greatest quilt show of its kind. If you’ve time, you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to participate in last minute shopping or workshops.
**We are not able to provide information about Quilt Festival workshops or classes. However, it is available from Quilts Inc. Please go to https://quilts.com at any time to get on the mailing lists for the festival schedule. There is a slight charge for the mailed catalog, however, class catalogs are posted online at the same time the printed catalog is released. Note: The Festival brochure with the list of classes will not be available until mid-July, 2022 After this time class information will be available at the quilts.com website.
We strongly recommend that you do not register for classes until this tour has been confirmed as a go.