Essex Junction, VT, June 29-July 1 - The Vermont Quilt Festival, New England's olderst and largest annual quilt event, will be held this year at the the Champlain Valley Expo. It offers exhibits of more than 400 new and antique quilts, 75 lectures and workshops featuring renowned quilt artists, classes for children and a colorful display of wares in the Merchant Mall. In addition, Warren Kimble, noted artist and activist, will make an appearance at this year's Festival to debut his new line of fabric for Quilting Treasures of Rhode Island.
For more information about the VT Quilt Festival, visit www.vqf.org or email info@vqf.org. For more information about the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.vermont.org.