The Best Quilt Shows and Events in the USA
As a quilter, I am always on the lookout for the latest and nearest quilt shows. Of course, you don’t have to make quilts to love quilt shows and events. Many people attend them because they know the value of the art of quilting, collect quilts, or want to see what’s happening in the quilting world.
Sometimes I would drag my kids to the shows; sadly, they didn’t gain the interest I was hoping they would find there. However, I did have a friend invite me to a show, and I was instantly hooked!
For me, I love to admire the beautiful quilts being shown. I am always inspired as I see the possibilities of what I could perhaps create.
And, I LOVE the vendors! Yes, it’s dangerous to let me loose amidst rows of people selling fabric and demonstrating the latest gadgets and tools that I just KNOW would be perfect for me.
Oh, and the kits! Did I tell you how much I love quilting and sewing kits? Everything is right there for me. And those vendors have a completed sample for me to touch and admire!!! How can I pass it up?
The events are exciting and so helpful as well. Learning a new technique in a class helps me grow as a quilter. I have the opportunity to meet new quilting friends and add to my skills.
Be on the watch for QuiltCon!
Presented by the Modern Quilting Guild, it is the largest modern quilt show and event happening annually. Thousands of people attend to look at the hundreds of modern quilts that are displayed.
QuiltCon is a five day event that includes tours, workshops, lectures, panels, and of course, a huge vender hall.
We have curated a list of quilting shows and events taking place across the United States and will be updating the page frequently.
Check our page often so you don’t miss out on the wonderful quilting events and quilt shows that will educate and inspire you!
Another fun activity is to visit quilt museums! We have a nice listing of those on our website as well.
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When: June 1 to July 31, 2023. The All Iowa Shop Hop Magazine is your guide to all things about the event, participating stores and sponsors. Learn more at the website.
All Iowa Shop Hop
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When: June 2023. Official dates coming soon. Where: Broadneck Senior High School, 1265 Green Holly Dr, Annapolis, Maryland. More details at website.
Annapolis Quilt Guild
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When: May 21 & 22, 2023. Where: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Van Dam Pavilion, 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, California. Show at Vendor Mall. Click link for more details.
Antelope Valley Quilters
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When: Mar 22 - 25, 2023. Where: Branson Convention Center • 200 S Sycamore Street, Branson, MO. For more details, click the link.
American Quilter's Socity
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When: September 13 - 16, 2023. Where: DeVos Place Convention Center, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Check more information at the website.
American Quilter's Society
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When: April 26-29, 2023. Where: Schroeder Expo Center, 415 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY. More information on the website.
Quilt Week
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When: Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2023. 10 participating shops. Every finished passport will receive a special gift bag. All returned passports are eligible for door prizes and grand prize.
Central KS Quilt Shop Hop
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When: Oct 27 - Nov 11, 2023. Shopping and fun. The 2023 fabric line "Walk in the Woods" by Hoffman Fabrics. They paired this line with "Eggnog" to create stunning blocks and quilts for your 2023 Eastern PA Shop Hop. Visit Eastern PA Shop Hop on Facebook for more information.
Eastern PA Shop Hop
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Award-Winning Highway 36 Quilt Trail
American Genius Highway
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When: April 13 - 15, 2023. Where: Sussex Academy
21150 Airport Rd., Georgetown, DE 19947, Check the website for more information on this quilt show.
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild
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The Idaho, Wyoming, Utah Shop Hop! When: Sept. 19 - Oct. 2, 2023. Over a dozen shops to visit. More information here.
On The Trail Shop Hop
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When: October 12, 13 & 14, 2023. Where: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Check the website for more information.
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo
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When: April 13 - 15, 2023 Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E Mill St, Akron, OH. For more information, click the link.
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
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When: Sept. 28 - 30, 2023. Where: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA. More information is available on the website.
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
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When: October 5 - 7, 2023. Where: Farm Bureau Expo Center (formerly Wilson County Convention Center), 945 East Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN. Visit the website for more information.
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
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When: May 4 - 6, 2023. Where:
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. | Kenner, LA. For detail, check the website.
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
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When: November 9 - 11, 2023. Where: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI. For more information, check the webpage.
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
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When: August 17 - 19, 2023. Where: Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX. For more information, click the link.
Sewing Expo
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When: October 12 - 15, 2023 Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara (Bay Area), CA. See the webpage for more details.
Quilt Fest
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When: September 14 - 17, 2023 Where: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania. Website has more information.
Quilt Festivals by Mancuso Show Management
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When: April 20 - 22, 2023. Where: Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC. For more information, click the link.
Quilt Fest
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When: November 2 - 5, 2023. Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, Texas. Learn more...
Quilt.com
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When: July 6 - 8, 2023. Where: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, California. Get details at the webpage.
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When: July 17 - August 5, 2023. Make your plans to visit 10 shops in this shop hop. You will have fun, find fabulous fabrics and sewing notions, make new sewing friends and enter to win wonderful prizes. More information on the Facebook page.
Southeast Tennessee Shop Hop
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When: March 22 & 25, 2023
Where: Roanoke VA’s Berglund Center Exhibit Hall, 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24016. For more information, check the website.
Star Quilters Guild
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Date: March 30 - April 1, 2023. Location: Hollywood Casino at the Meadows (Formerly - The Meadows Racetrack & Casino), Triple Crown Suites, Washington, PA. For more information, check the website.
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When: April 28 - 30, 2023. Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear St, Roseburg, OR. For more information, check the website.
Umpqua Valley Quilter's Guild
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When: June 1 – 30, 2023. For more details visit the webpage by clicking the link above.
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