Harless: Quilt Week Decision Coming Soon

Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless says officials are still deciding whether or not the city will host its annual AQS Quilt Week event.

In a Facebook post Sunday evening, Harless acknowledged there has been a lot of speculation and concern from residents about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it will affect plans for the April 22-25 event that is one of Paducah's largest annual economic boons.

Here is Harless' full statement:

"Almost all of my career has been in public health. I have a Master’s degree in public health, I’ve led health clinics, worked for health departments and built health coalitions. I have dedicated my professional life to the health and safety of the public. I bring all of that experience and education to my role as Mayor. I will continue to work diligently with our community members and leaders to do everything in my power to protect our community.

Having said that, I know there is a lot of anxiety and concern about quilt week. I share those concerns with you. An announcement will be made in the next few days. Thank you for your concern, patience and understanding. We will do the right thing for our community."

Each year Quilt Week draws thousands of people, many of them elderly, to the Paducah area from all over the world. AQS announced Friday evening on Facebook that Quilt Week in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 25-28 has been cancelled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus.