Event: 2026 Beachplum Quilters of the Jersey Shore Biennial Quilt Show
Date: April 11-12, 2026

Beachplum Quilters of the Jersey Shore Announce 2026 Quilt Show

Shake off the winter blahs and step into a warm, colorful paradise at the 2026 Beachplum Quilter’s quilt show and competition on April 11 and 12, at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875. The lodge is located at 600 Washington Street, Toms River, and the doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10.00 and parking is free. The lodge is handicap accessible.

The theme of this year’s show is Patchwork Paradise and this biennial event will feature up to 100 amazing quilts. The lodge will be full of quilts in sizzling colors. Styles will range from bold modern to warm traditional, and from miniature wall hangings to king-sized bed quilts. Two beautiful quilts made by members of the guild will be raffled on the last day of the show. The first quilt, Snappy Squares, is queen-sized and measures 97 x 87 inches. The second quilt, Scrappy Butterflies, measures 62 inches square, making it a large throw. One-dollar raffle tickets will be sold throughout the show and ticket-holders need not be present for the drawing.

In addition to the large display of stunning quilts, there will be project demonstrations, door prizes, and several gift basket raffles. A miniature quilt silent auction will be open for bids on both days of the show, with the winners being drawn on Sunday. Participants do not need to be present for the drawing. Vendors of quilting supplies and a variety of hand-crafted items will be present on both days, as well as a scissor sharpening service, so bring your dull scissors and have them sharpened while you browse the show. As always, there will be a Country Store selling quilting books, patterns, fabric and notions at discount prices.

Quilt appraisals will be available by appointment, so if you want to know how much that old family quilt is really worth, this is your chance. Karen L. Dever, a certified appraiser with AQS (American Quilt Society) and a member of the Professional Association of Appraises – Quilted Textiles (PAAQT), will be available to appraise quilts, answer questions about quilt valuation, and give advice on quilt care. Appraisals can be completed on new and old quilts, both traditional and nontraditional, and quilted garments. To make an appointment, contact Karen at her website karendever.com or email her at njquiltappraisr@aol.com.

For more information, please visit the Beachplum Quilters website at www.BeachplumQuilters.org, send an email to BeachplumQuilters@gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page at Beachplum Quilters.