Come see the quilts. Stay for the BBQ.

The annual fall tradition that has been around for decades was continued over the weekend with the Quilter’s Bazaar at Pleasant Grove Community Church.

This year marks the 44th year the church has hosted its annual quilting celebration and fundraiser. Pleasant Grove quilters host this event each year to promote fellowship within the community and showcase the products of local artisans and cooks.

The Pleasant Grove quilting group meets on Tuesdays to create beautiful works of art. Much of the year is spent making the annual bazaar quilt, which is raffled off each year to support the church.

Even with weekly quilting sessions, it would take the group months to complete the annual quilt. Carol Cadenhead, who helps organize the market each year, said this year’s quilt took a team of three about 12 weeks to complete.

All proceeds from the bazaar go to aid church activities, including missionary work.

What started as a simple quilt demonstration has grown into a mini fall festival featuring canned jams, jellies, chili sauces and local honey, as well as a plethora of homemade foods for purchase, from cakes and pies to Brunswick casserole and barbecue.