SALEM – Registration is now open to submit quilts for judging and display as part of the United Quilt Guild’s 14th Biennial Quilt Show.

Show Coordinator Kim Williams said the registration form for this year’s show is available now on the United Quilt Guild’s website at www.unitedquiltguild.org under the “quilt show” tab. 

Quilts can be registered for judging as part of one of 12 categories, with judge superlatives awarded for best of show, best use of color, best machine quilting, best hand quilting, best original design quilt, best use of embellishment, a judge’s choice award, and a viewer’s choice, which is voted on by show attendees.

Williams also said that the guild is seeking individual or groups to host demos at this year’s show, and advertisers for the annual catalog. Information about running a demo or purchasing an ad can also be found on the guild’s website under the “quilt show” tab by clicking “get involved.” 

Those with any questions or seeking additional information can contact Williams at 330-565-5810.

This year’s show will be held at the Salem Centerplex, 1028 N. Ellsworth Ave., June 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of this year’s show will be “quilting traditions” and will celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The show is also set to feature food and craft vendors, a “Dream Basket” raffle, two quilt raffles, and an eat-in or takeout dinner will be available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 19.

The United Quilt Guild formed in 1990 and presented its first quilt show in 2001, which has since become a staple of the quilting community. The guild is always accepting new members, and annual dues are $20. Guild meetings and programming include classes, speakers and even a Challenge Night, and those who enjoy or are interested in learning more about quilting are encouraged to attend. For meeting times and locations visit www.unitedquiltguild.org.