The Valdez Quilt Festival is a four-day affair held at the Convention and Civic Center where multiple well known teachers from around the country come together to teach quilters of all levels. 2008 Quilt Festival Teachers include Pam Bono, Judy Neimeyer, Sharon Rexroad and Jackie Robinson, just to name a few. Over 150 participants attended the 2006 event! This festival takes place every two years. Registration opens May 2008.