An Evening with Lori Holt, September 10, 2025 6:30PM

Thanksgiving Point and Riley Blake Designs present the 2025 Garden of Quilts. Set within the award-winning, 50-acre Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, the Garden of Quilts is an outdoor exhibition of hundreds of quilts from across the world, as well as rare access to private collections, lectures, trunk shows, and more.

An Evening with Lori Holt
Join us for a magical evening with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet. Get inspired as she shares her incredible journey, along with a showcase of her gorgeous quilts, and other beautiful projects. This is a night filled with creativity, fun, and endless inspiration you won’t want to miss! Plus, enjoy exciting giveaways along the way. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Lori Holt, this event promises to be unforgettable. Reserve your seat today for an evening with the Queen Bee herself! 
Wednesday, September 10
Doors Open: 5:30 pm, Show: 6:30 PM
Show Barn, Water Tower Campus
$50 per person

Let's Make a Quilt
Grab your cowboy boots for a kickin’ good time! Join fan-favorite designers Amanda Niederhauser and Bev McCullough for a western-themed buffet dinner and some high-energy fun. Get inspired by creative designs, meet new friends, and get on your feet for a game show-inspired evening with prizes to boot. Cowgirl and cowboy attire is encouraged!
Thursday, September 11
Doors Open: 5:30 pm, Program: 6:30 PM
Loggia Garden, Water Tower Campus
$53 per person

Afternoon Tea
Gather your friends and experience an afternoon of decadence during the Afternoon Tea Party. This Garden of Quilts crowd favorite offers delectable delights in the beautiful Loggia Garden on the Water Tower Campus. Space is limited and sells out quickly every year.
September 12, 2025
September 13, 2025
Seatings available at Noon, 12:30 pm, or 1:00 pm
Loggia Garden, Water Tower Campus
$38 per person

Meet the Maker
Join us for a fabulous night of fun, fabric, and famous faces! Meet your favorite designers and sew-lebrities, shop the display tables, and discover new inspirations at Meet the Maker, a must-do social event at Garden of Quilts. You could even win one of several door prizes! It’s a fun, creative evening you won’t want to miss.
Friday, September 12, 20245
Gates open at 6:30 PM
Electric Park Pavilion, Water Tower Campus
$29 per person

Maker BBQ
Mingle with new friends at the popular Maker BBQ, an exclusive prelude to the Meet the Maker event! Enjoy barbecue favorites straight from the grill while enjoying the company of international creatives and artists. Your ticket to the Maker BBQ includes admission to the Meet the Maker event after the barbecue – meaning more fun, shopping, games, and prizes. Reserve your spot today! 
Friday, September 12, 2025
Dinner: 5 PM - 6:30 PM, Meet the Maker: 6:30 PM
Electric Park Pavilion, Water Tower Campus
$59 per person