Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

There is a magical day each summer when Sisters blossoms in color, as the whole town is wrapped in over 900 quilts. That day is Saturday, July 12, the celebration of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS).

This year is a special one. It marks 50 years since Jean Wells first hung 11 quilts on her storefront in a spontaneous showing that has grown into an international phenomenon.

There will be a special ticketed 50-year retrospective event on Friday, July 11.

SOQS has become a week-long celebration of the arts and the creative spirit.

On show day, visitors to the free, unticketed show stroll through Sisters’ quilt-festooned streets and partake of the hospitality offered by Sisters’ shops and restaurants. Hood Avenue will be closed, making it a pedestrian park where quilt enthusiasts can explore special exhibits that enhance the experience. Some of the special exhibits are returning favorites, and there are new ones that keep the show fresh and exciting. 

The quilt show is always free, but special event tickets sell out, so get them now at https://www.soqs.org/2025events.

Visitors enjoy quilts all over Sisters. Photo by Bill Bartlett.