| September 5, 2008 | Entries must have arrived at the Dairy Barn by this date. |
| October 4, 2008 | Notice of preliminary acceptance. |
| October 15, 2008 | Deadline for arrival of works for final jurying and photography. |
| May 8, 2009 | Accepted work must be at Dairy Barn for installation. |
| May 22, 2009 | Quilt National '09 preview and opening reception at the Dairy Barn. |
| May 23, 2009 | Quilt National '09 opens to the public. |
| September 7, 2009 | Quilt National '09 closes at the Dairy Barn. |
| September 27, 2009 | Non-touring works returned to artists. |
| December 2011 | Quilt National '09 touring works returned to artists. |