Whether you are planning to attend, exhibit, or enter a competition, 2027 is shaping up to be a rich year for quilters in the United States and Canada. Below is a comprehensive calendar of confirmed and expected shows, organized by date from January through December. I will continue to update this list as new dates are announced — so bookmark it and check back.
For each show I have included the name (linked to the official website), dates, location, and a link to submit or enter the quilt competition where available. Shows marked contest details TBA have not yet opened their entry submissions for 2027.
January
Road to California Quilters Conference & Showcase January 20–23, 2027 (Classes from Jan. 18) | Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA | Submit: Enter contest
February
AQS QuiltWeek – Daytona Beach | February 10–13, 2027 | Daytona Beach, FL | Submit: Enter contest
QuiltCon 2027 | February 25–28, 2027 | AmericasMart Convention Center, Atlanta, GA | Submit: Enter quilt (MQG members)
Quilt Guild of Greater Houston Biennial Show | January 29–30, 2027 | 10505 Cash Rd., Stafford, TX | Contest details TBA
Vero Beach Quilt Show | February 5–6, 2027 | Indian River County Fairgrounds, Vero Beach, FL | Contest details TBA
Biennial Quilt Show by Peace River Quilters | February 12–13, 2027 | Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda, FL | Contest details TBA
March
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival | March 4–7, 2027 | Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA | Submit: Enter competition
Quilts in Paradise – Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild | March 5–6, 2027 | Robarts Arena, Sarasota, FL | Contest details TBA
Pensacola Quilts! – Pieces of America | March 12–13, 2027 | Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, FL | Contest details TBA
Broward Quilt Expo – South Florida Modern Quilt Guild | March 2027 (date TBC) | 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL | Contest details TBA
April
AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah | April 21–24, 2027 | Paducah, KY | Submit: Enter contest
AQS QuiltWeek – New England | April 8–11, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT | Submit: Enter contest
San Francisco Quilters Guild Show | April 1–2, 2027 | St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco, CA | Contest details TBA
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild Biennial Show | April 2–3, 2027 | Sussex Academy, Georgetown, DE | Contest details TBA
Sun Country Quilters’ Guild Biennial Show | April 4–5, 2027 | Red Bluff, CA | Contest details TBA
History Revisited Quilt Show and Sale | April 2, 2027 | Collegeville, PA | Contest details TBA
Festival of Quilts – Azalea City Quilts Guild | April 16–17, 2027 | Mobile, AL | Contest details TBA
Foothills Quilt Guild Show | April 15–17, 2027 | Maryville, TN | Contest details TBA
Carolina Lily Quilt Show – Charlotte Quilters Guild | April 2027 (date TBC) | Park Expo and Convention Center, Charlotte, NC | Contest details TBA
Stray Threads Quilt Guild Biennial Show | April 2027 (date TBC) | Lynnwood Event Center, Lynnwood, WA | Contest details TBA
Picking Up the Threadz Quilt Show | April 23, 2027 | Penticton, BC, Canada | Contest details TBA
May
AQS QuiltWeek – Waco | May 26–29, 2027 | Waco, TX | Submit: Enter contest
Mid-Valley Quilt Guild Show | May 2027 (date TBC) | Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, OR | Contest details TBA
Hands All Around Quilt Show – Hands Across the Valley Quilters Guild | May 2027 (date TBC) | Hampshire College, Amherst, MA | Contest details TBA
Chisholm Trail Quilt Guild Quilt Show | May 7, 2027 | Taylor, TX | Contest details TBA
June
Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival | June 16–19, 2027 | Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS | Contest details TBA
Quilt Canada 2027 | June 16–19, 2027 (Show Hall opens June 17) | BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Submit: National Juried Show entry
Hill Country Quilt Guild Show | May 29, 2027 | Kerrville, TX | Contest details TBA
July
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show | July 10, 2027 (always the second Saturday of July) | Sisters, OR | Submit: Quilt display application
Inspired by Tradition – Powell River Quilt Show | March 20, 2027 | Powell River, BC, Canada | Contest details TBA
August
AQS QuiltWeek – New England (Hartford) | August 4–7, 2027 | Hartford, CT | Submit: Enter contest
September
Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza | September 2027 (exact dates TBA — typically mid-September) | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA | Submit: Enter competition
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show | September 2027 (exact dates TBA — typically early September) | Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI | Submit: Enter quilt contest
AQS Seam – Canada & New England Cruise | September 18–25, 2027 | Departs Boston, MA (Nova Scotia & New Brunswick) | Submit: Registration open
October – November
International Quilt Festival – Houston | October/November 2027 (exact dates TBA) | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX | Submit: Enter Judged Show
Expo 2027 – Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild | Date TBA | Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD | Contest details TBA
Quilters in the Valley Quilt Guild | Date TBA | Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg, WA | Contest details TBA
Highland Lakes Quilt Festival | Date TBA | Burnet Community Center, Burnet, TX | Contest details TBA
A note on this list: 2027 show calendars are still being confirmed as of early 2026. Dates marked TBA or TBC should be verified directly with each show’s official website before making travel or entry plans. Contest submission windows for most shows typically open 6–12 months in advance. I recommend checking each show’s website regularly or signing up for their newsletter.
Did I miss a show? Contact me at carolinaoneto.com and I will add it to the list.