Regional Show
AQS QuiltWeek New England
AQS's New England spring show — drawing quilters from the entire Northeast.
AQS QuiltWeek New England is held annually in Hartford, Connecticut. The Northeast's premier large quilt show, it draws quilters from across New England and the Mid-Atlantic for four days of judged competition, workshops, and shopping. The April timing makes it a perfect spring quilting trip.
What to expect at Hartford
- 1Juried quilt show with significant regional representation
- 2Workshops with visiting national instructors
- 3Vendor floor with New England and national vendors
- 4Hartford as a base for exploring New England quilt shops
History of Hartford
Added to the AQS calendar in the 2010s as a Northeast regional event, AQS New England has steadily grown as the largest quilt show in the Northeast US.
Frequently asked questions
When is AQS QuiltWeek New England in 2026?+
AQS QuiltWeek New England 2026 runs April 8 through April 11, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Where is AQS QuiltWeek New England held?+
AQS QuiltWeek New England is held in Hartford, Connecticut.
Who organizes AQS QuiltWeek New England?+
AQS QuiltWeek New England is organized by American Quilter's Society (https://www.americanquilter.com).
How big is AQS QuiltWeek New England?+
AQS QuiltWeek New England is a regional quilt show in the United States.
What's the history of AQS QuiltWeek New England?+
Added to the AQS calendar in the 2010s as a Northeast regional event, AQS New England has steadily grown as the largest quilt show in the Northeast US.
Other quilt shows you might consider
AQS QuiltWeek Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL · Feb 18
AQS's winter show — escape the cold and quilt by the beach.
AQS QuiltWeek Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI · Aug 19
AQS Midwest summer show — Michigan's largest quilting event.
AQS QuiltWeek Columbus
Columbus, OH · Sep 23
AQS Ohio show — fall quilting in the heart of Amish country.
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton, VA · Feb 26
Mancuso's February show in coastal Virginia — early-year quilting for the Mid-Atlantic.
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