We visited the Dias Quilters’ Guild Spring Show a few years ago and were impressed by the massive display of quilts and the intricate craft work:- https://dempseys.co.za/gh/bowled-over-by-colour-creation-and-technique-at-the-dias-quilters-guild-spring-show/ This year the 19th SA National Quilt Festival takes place in Port Elizabeth from the 3rd-8th July 2017. The festival is open to day visitors and the aim of the dedicated Festival Committee is to host a festival for quilters by quilters. An entrance fee is payable at the Registration Office where all day visitors will be issued with coloured wristbands which will allow them access to the exhibitions, shops in the Shopping Mall/Alley as well as the Ivy Leaf Cafeteria. The venue is at: The Collegiate High School for Girls, Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth. Entrance fee per day:
- Adults R50
- Scholars R20
- Children U/12 Free
For further information, please browse the website:- http://festival.quiltsouthafrica.co.za/ 
