Get on Utica Garden Club’s barn quilt tour

Club will put together tour brochure for June 11-12 event; May 15 deadline to submit entries

Gary and Pam Riss, of Streator, had this barn quilt installed on their barn. The quilt was designed by John Betken, who also designed the Pluto mural in downtown Streator. Barn quilts are one way to promote agritourism, and Pam Riss said she has seen some in Kankakee County. She believes this is the first barn quilt in La Salle County — The Utica Garden Club is seeking barn quilts that are visible from the road with locations in and around Utica and La Salle County. (Photo provided by Pam Riss)

April 11, 2022 at 5:25 am CDT

The Utica Garden Club is seeking barn quilts that are visible from the road with locations in and around Utica and La Salle County.

The Utica Garden Club Garden Faire and Plant Sale located at the Canal Market in Utica on June 11 and 12 is including a barn quilt tour brochure. If you are interested in offering your barn quilt for inclusion on the map, contact 815-252-4573 or 815-667-4856. All entries need to be submitted by May 15.