The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

September 10-12, 2026

Madison, WI

Join Timi’s Tours for an unforgettable quilting getaway to one of the Midwest’s premier quilting events — The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show at the beautiful Alliant Energy Center! Presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, this inspiring event brings together quilting enthusiasts from across the country for three incredible days of creativity, shopping, education, and fun.

Your Trip Includes:

Roundtrip transportation aboard a luxurious Timi’s Tours motorcoach

2-night stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Breakfast vouchers for Friday & Saturday mornings

Admission to The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Day 1 – Thursday, September 10

Travel to Madison in comfort aboard our luxury coach and enjoy your first few hours exploring the quilt show.

Day 2 – Friday, September 11

Spend a full day immersed in quilting inspiration, shopping, exhibits, and workshops.

Day 3 – Saturday, September 12

Enjoy three final hours at the show before departing for home with wonderful memories — and maybe a few shopping bags too!

Event Highlights

Spectacular Quilt Exhibits

See hundreds of breathtaking quilts, including juried competitions, modern mini-quilts, and special themed displays such as the 100 Years of Art Deco Challenge.

Vendor Mall Shopping

Browse fabrics, patterns, notions, sewing machines, quilting tools, and unique gifts from vendors across the country.

Educational Workshops & Lectures

Learn from nationally known quilting experts through inspiring demonstrations and classes.

Special Events & Community Fun

Enjoy the Quilted Fashion Show and take part in meaningful community projects like Quilt to Give.

Whether you’re an experienced quilter, a sewing enthusiast, or simply love creativity and craftsmanship, this trip offers the perfect blend of inspiration, relaxation, and friendship.

Occupancy	Due At Booking	Due 6/27/26
Single-$1,475	$500	$975
Double-$895	$500	$395
Triple-$795	$500	$295
Quad-$649	$500	$149

Timi's Tours offers Travel Protection through battleface. The Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver and the optional cancel for any reason coverage is available if Travel Protection is purchased at the same time you make your Timi's Tours deposit (or within 21 days). For questions about coverage please call our office.

Travel Protection basic price per person:

Single: $118.00

Double: $71.60

Triple: $63.60

Quad: $51.92

Travel Protection basic + optional cancel for any reason price per person:

Single: $171.10

Double: $103.82

Triple: $92.22

Quad: $75.28

Activity Level: 1

*Our Activity levels are a 1-4 scale. To view what each level includes, please go to the “Policy” tab on the website*

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Decatur - PU in CST	CST-St. Paul's Lutheran Church 1 Bachrach Ct. Decatur, IL 62526
Springfield, IL	CST Capitol City Shopping Center- Behind McDonalds 3151 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL