Times staff reportThe 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Gee’s Bend community of Wilcox County. The Festival is hosted by organizing sponsors Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, and Souls Grown Deep and open to the public. Visitors to the Airing of the Quilts also take part in quilting demonstrations and storytelling from the descendants of generations of Gee’s Bend quilters. “This new exhibition will clearly celebrate Dinah’s life, tell her unique and inspirational story, and honor her immense contributions to the Gee’s Bend community,” Kelly said. Registration is free with a recommended donation of $40 to support the quilt-making community and to keep festival costs low.