Thurston County Fair Open Class Home Arts: Quilt Block Challenge

Thurston County Fair Open Class Home Arts Department

Quilt Block Challenge

Each year, the Open Class Home Arts Department holds a quilt block challenge. A local independent fabric shop sells contest kits, from which purchasers can make blocks to enter into the contest.

Stay tuned for information regarding the 2027 Block Contest and the shop that will be hosting. Entered blocks will be on display in the Home Arts Building (Heritage Hall) at the fairgrounds.

When will we see the raffle quilt made from blocks submitted in 2026?

The top 12 blocks will be used to create a quilt to be raffled off at the 2025 fair. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each, and available for purchase at the fair in the Home Arts Department.
Proceeds from sale of the raffle tickets allow the Home Arts Department to purchase stationery supplies, signage, display supplies, fans, special prize ribbons, and cash prizes such as the annual Master Maker (formerly “Homemakers”) Award.