Quilt shows are more than just exhibitions — they’re celebrations of creativity, skill, and community. For quilters, they provide a chance to see stunning quilts in person, meet other makers, shop from vendors, and learn new techniques. Below you’ll find a comprehensive calendar of quilt shows in the USA & Canada for 2026, organized by date.
Road to California Quilters Conference & Showcase
Major west coast quilt show: judged quilts, vendor mall, workshops.
- Location: Ontario, CA, USA
- Date: Jan 21–24, 2026
- Website: Road to california
AQS QuiltWeek – Daytona Beach
Juried quilt competition, vendor mall, classes.
- Location: Daytona Beach, FL, USA
- Date: Feb 18–21, 2026
- Website: AQS Quiltweek
QuiltCon 2026
Modern Quilt Guild’s flagship show: lectures, workshops, exhibits.
- Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
- Date: Feb 19–22, 2026
- Website: Quiltcon
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (Mancuso)
Large eastern quilt festival: vendors, quilts, wearable art competition, lectures.
- Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA
- Date: Feb 26–Mar 1, 2026
- Website: Quiltfest
AQS QuiltWeek – New England
National quilt competition, workshops, vendors.
- Location: Hartford, CT, USA
- Date: Apr 8–11, 2026
- Website: AQS quilt
AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah
Historic show with huge vendor mall and exhibits.
- Location: Paducah, KY, USA
- Date: Apr 22–25, 2026
- Website: AQS Quiltweek
Mesas to Monuments Quilt Show
Regional guild show with quilts, demos, vendors.
- Location: Grand Junction, CO, USA
- Date: May 1–2, 2026
- Website: Mesas to monuments
Biennial Quilt Show – Juneau
Capital City Quilters’ juried show, demos, silent auction.
- Location: Juneau, AK, USA
- Date: May 15–17, 2026
- Website: Biennal
Southwest Quilt & Fiber Art Festival
500+ quilts, special exhibits, guest teachers, vendors.
- Location: St. George, UT, USA
- Date: May 22–23, 2026
- Website: SouthWest Quilt
Trent Valley Quilters Guild Show
Canadian guild show with local quilts.
- Location: Brighton, ON, Canada
- Date: Jun 6–7, 2026
- Website: Trent Valley Quilters
Quilt Show Reno
National-level workshops, lectures, exhibits.
- Location: Reno, NV, USA
- Date: Jun 11–13, 2026
- Website: Quilt show Reno
Quilt Canada 2026
Canada’s major national quilt show with workshops and vendor mall.
- Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Date: Jun 17–20, 2026
- Website: Quilt Canada
The Vermont Quilt Show
200 quilts, vendors, and lectures.
- Location: Burlington, VT, USA
- Date: Jun 18–20, 2026
Smoky Mountain Quilters’ 45th Quilt Show
Competition quilts, boutique, vendors.
- Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
- Date: Jun 19–20, 2026
- Website: Smoky Mountain
QuiltFest Virtual Summer Schoolhouse (Mancuso)
Virtual learning: workshops, lectures, global quilting community.
- Location: Online
- Date: Jun 24–27, 2026
- Website: QUiltfest
Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild Show
Local guild show in Ontario.
- Location: Prince Edward County, ON, Canada
- Date: Jul 10–11, 2026
- Website: Prince Edward
North East Ohio Quilt Show
Vendor-heavy show with exhibits, lectures.
- Location: Ashland, OH, USA
- Date: Jul 23–25, 2026
- Website: North East
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Large vendor mall, competition quilts, lectures.
- Location: Madison, WI, USA
- Date: Sep 10–12, 2026
- Website: QuiltShow
O-Ho Quilters Quilt Show
Community quilt show in Quebec.
- Location: Ormond, QC, Canada
- Date: Sep 18, 2026
- Website: Oho Quilters
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
Traveling expo: vendors, classes, quilt & sewing exhibits.
- Location: Multiple USA cities
- Date: Fall 2026 (TBA)
- Website: Original Sewing
Houston International Quilt Festival
World’s largest quilt show with thousands of quilts, vendors, classes.
- Location: Houston, TX, USA
- Date: Oct 9-11, 2026 (TBA)
- Website: Houston International
Highlights & What to Expect
• Road to California (Ontario, CA): One of the first big shows of the year, bringing together thousands of quilters on the west coast.
• AQS QuiltWeek Shows (Daytona Beach, Paducah, Hartford): Staples of the quilting world, known for their juried competitions and bustling vendor malls.
• QuiltCon 2026 (Raleigh, NC): The go-to event for modern quilters. Expect bold designs, innovative techniques, and a strong sense of community.
• Mancuso Shows (Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, QuiltFest Virtual Summer Schoolhouse): Offer a mix of in-person and online events, reaching wide quilting audiences.
• Quilt Canada 2026 (Winnipeg, MB): Canada’s largest quilting event, connecting quilters nationwide with workshops, lectures, and a major vendor hall.
• The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show (Madison, WI): Known for education and community, organized with PBS Wisconsin.
• Houston International Quilt Festival (Houston, TX): The world’s largest quilt show — thousands of quilts, hundreds of classes, and one of the biggest vendor halls anywhere.
• Guild & Regional Shows (Vermont, Reno, Smoky Mountain, Juneau, Brighton, Prince Edward County, O-Ho Quilters): Community-driven events showcasing local talent and offering a more intimate quilting experience.
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned traveler planning your 2026 quilting adventures or a new quilter eager to connect with others, these shows offer something for everyone: inspiration, education, and community.