Barn Quilt Tours of Carver County 

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Join us on a guided day tour as we explore Carver County, Minnesota, home to one of the largest open-air galleries of art and barn quilts!

Made for barns, not beds, “barn quilts” are quilt patterns, drawn to scale and painted on wooden panels that are hung on exterior walls of historic barns. These beautiful pieces of artwork highlight the art of quilting while showcasing Carver County’s historic agricultural icons. Impressive in size they measure 8’x8’ and weigh approximately 250 pounds.

With 25 blocks on display, the tours can be progressive in nature, allowing guests to view eight to ten quilts per tour, showcasing different quilts each time.

Three different tour routes, appropriately named, are available to choose from, while customizable tailored tours are readily available as well.

In addition to the many farm sites, other featured attractions, each boasting barn quilts as well, include stops at area wineries, breweries, orchards and creameries. You’ll also learn about the history of Carver County, the farms, and the story behind their choice of quilt patterns.

The barn quilts are a permanent display of artwork and part of the fabric of our community. Located just 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities, we invite you to spend the day with us to visit our open air gallery of art while touring the beautiful countryside of Carver County, MN.