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Here is the latest information regarding the Houston Quilt Festival - as of 8/30/2017:

Dear Friends of Quilt Festival,
 
First, we would like to think all who have sent messages of support to us in response to the devastating flooding taking place in our home city of Houston. We are happy to report that all of our staff is safe, and that our office did not suffer any damages.

Many others have not been so lucky, and we ask that you keep Houston and all areas that have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey in your thoughts, and, if possible, consider making a contribution toward organizations involved in the ongoing relief efforts.
 
We have also heard from many people asking whether they should cancel their plans to attend this year’s International Quilt Festival in Houston. We want to assure you that there is no reason to cancel any travel plans, as the show is still scheduled to go on.
 
The show is still over two months away, and we have full confidence that our city will bounce back quickly, as it has always done. Also, neither the George R. Brown Convention Center nor the Downtown Houston hotels were damaged in the flooding.
 
At this time, our office remains closed, and will until it is safe for our staff to return to work. We will post an announcement to our website and social media when the office reopens. In the meantime, we ask that you be patient in receiving a response to any calls or emails.
 
Once again, Quilt Festival in Houston is still scheduled to take place November 2-5 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. We hope you will plan to be there to support our amazing city and enjoy the show!

Thank you!

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One more note...those who submitted quilts for our Houston shows are (understandably) concerned about their whereabouts. Please be assured that all of the quilts are in a secure and DRY location. This is always a top priority for us, and we take every possible measure to ensure their safety!
 

 
 

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#6 Costa 2017-09-05 09:13
I have called several hotels RV parks, In fact SOUTH RV PARK canceled my resv,, The parks are filled with relief workers and hotels are filled with displaced people, And the air quality and water and much to be desired,, Two months you say??
#5 Kathryn Harmer Fox 2017-09-01 11:29
Much love winging it's way across the oceans from South Africa to you all in Houston.
#4 Patsquilts 2017-09-01 10:21
I'm amazed at how they can turn around and be ready to entertain...als o glad to hear that my quilts and all of the others are safe.
The convention center is still full of displaced folks...that's a hard thing. Blessings to all.
Go Houston! we're proud of you!
#3 Pburketb 2017-09-01 09:12
Thanks so much for the update. My thoughts and prayers are with all victims.
#2 Pbbrown61 2017-09-01 08:48
This is awesome! Hopefully this will also bring some much needed visitor's spending money to Houston.
#1 P. Harris 2017-09-01 07:10
Glad all are safe. This is good news and just what the city needs is people coming to Houston and spending money to keep people employed.
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