The 2008 International Quilt Festival/Houston
The show that Hurricane Ike couldn’t stop!
October 30-November 2, 2008
Classes begin October 27. Preview Night October 29.
At the George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Click on the ruby slippers on the home page to visit the official webcast, “Quilt Festival @ Home™” beginning October 30 and she photos of quilts, garments, and activity on the show floor and in the classrooms.
Show Hours
October 29: 7-10 p.m. (class enrollees and IQA members only can get in at 5 p.m.)
October 30 through November 1: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
November 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission
$10/Adults
$8/Seniors 65+& Students
$35/Full Show Pass
Children 10 and under free with paying adult.
$10 Preview Night ticket includes one free additional day
Contact
e-mail: shows@quilts.com
phone: 713-781-6864
fax: 713-781-8182
Other questions? Join our new online forum, “Friends@Festival” by clicking the icon in the column to the right. There you can post a question about the show that will be answered by our staff or other attendees.
Directions to the Convention Center
phone: 800-427-4697
Parking/Park & Ride
The Discovery Green Park across the street from the convention center is now open, and with it a large underground parking garage. Entrance is on Avenida de las Americas, and the rate is $12/day. There are also two official GRB lots on each side of the center, at $7/day. There are no in-and-out privileges in either. Pricing at nearby private lots will vary.
Park and Ride—This year we have contracted with an independent company to offer Park & Ride services, but utilizing METRO Park & Ride locations. These locations will be Pinemont, Westchase, Monroe, and Eastex. Cost is $8 round-trip. Visit www.ridemetro.org or call 713-739-6968 for directions.
Buses will run approximately every half hour from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Thursday, October 30-Saturday, November 1 only. Exact times will depend on traffic, weather, location, and construction. Please note that the last outgoing bus from the lots to the convention center leave at 4:30 p.m. each day. Buses will continue to run from the convention center back to the lots until 8:30 p.m.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP!
The following stores from Houston and the surrounding areas are selling advance tickets for International Quilt Festival.
Cactus Quilts, 1811 6th St N, Texas City, 409-965-9778
The Fabric Store, 1605 S. Hwy. 69, Nederland, 409-729-5288
Fabrics Etcetera, 571 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, 281-338-1904
The Feathered Star, 1002 Ave. A, Katy, 281-371-2456
The Hen House, 5701 Louetta #200, Spring, 281-379-7306
Little Stitches Sewing Center, 3340 FM 1092 #130, Missouri City, 281-403-1564
Lone Star Quiltworks, 4301 S Texas Ave, Bryan, 979-595-1072
The Needle Nest, 2219 Sawdust Rd, Spring, 281-292-3153
Painted Pony 'n Quilts, 1015 So. Broadway, La Porte, 281-471-5735
Quakertown Quilts, 180 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, 281-996-1756
Quilt'n Sew Studio, 829 S Mason Rd, Katy, 281-398-0670
The Quilt Room, 11515 FM 1960, Suite E, Huffman, 281-324-9018
Quilters Cottage, 920 FM 359, Richmond, 281-633-9331
Quilters Emporium, 11925 Southwest Frwy Suite 11, Stafford, 281-491-0016
Quilter's Quarters, 3401 e West Davis, Conroe, 936-756-7200
Sew Contempo, 18203 Egret Bay Blvd, Houston, 281-333-5322 (#1)
Sew Contempo, 6301 Hwy 6, Suite S, Missouri City, 281-333-5322 (#2)
Time Treasured Quilts, 12778 Grant Rd, Cypress, 281-370-6061
NEW! METRO has a new program, “Airport Direct,” that takes customers directly from Bush airport to downtown Houston at 815 Pierce, a short distance from the convention center and host hotels. Cost is $15 each way. Visit www.ridemetro.org or call 713-635-4000 or information.
On-site class enrollment hours
Sunday, Oct. 26—3:00-6:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27—7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28—7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29—7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Pickup of pins/totes ONLY 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 30—7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31—7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1—7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2—7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Important note about rolling totes
Due to security and safety concerns, rolling totes and luggage will not be allowed on the show floor. If you have a medical need for one, please bring proof or a doctor’s letter to our Show Information Booth for information on how to receive a special pass. Or contact Ann Graf at 713-781-6864 or shows@quilts.com in advance.
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