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Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Arkansas
Arkansas doesn't host one of the major national quilt shows in our directory yet. See nearby states or browse the national calendar.
We don't have a quilt show listed in Arkansas yet. If you run one, add it here. Quilters in Arkansas commonly attend shows in neighboring states.
Browse the national show directory →Quilting in Arkansas
Arkansas has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Arkansas is the only US state that produces diamonds. For local quilters, the state's active guilds run annual or biennial shows that are smaller than the national circuit but often easier to attend.
Shopping Before (or Instead of) the Show
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Major shows Arkansas quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Arkansas:
QuiltCon
Raleigh, NC · Feb 25–28, 2027
The premier modern quilting convention — bold solids, negative space, and the cutting edge of contemporary patchwork.
AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
Paducah, KY · Apr 22–25
The longest-running major quilt show in America — Paducah is the spiritual home of the AQS and a bucket-list trip for serious quilters.
Houston International Quilt Festival
Houston, TX · Nov 12–15
The largest quilt show in the world — 1,000+ vendor booths, thousands of quilts, 50,000+ attendees.
FAQ about Arkansas quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Arkansas?+
Arkansas doesn't currently host any of the major national or regional quilt shows in our directory. The state has its own quilt guilds and local shows — check your local quilt shop or guild for nearby events. Quilters in Arkansas commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Arkansas?+
For quilters in Arkansas, the closest major shows are typically QuiltCon (Raleigh, NC each February), AQS QuiltWeek Paducah (Kentucky in April), Houston International Quilt Festival (November), and the regional AQS shows. See the full national directory for distance and dates.
Are there quilt guilds in Arkansas?+
Yes — our guild directory lists 13 quilting guilds in Arkansas, each with a link to the guild's own website or its public filing record.
What about quilt shops in Arkansas?+
See our Arkansas quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Regional shop hops often include Arkansas shops — see the shop hop calendar for current dates.
More Arkansas quilting
Run a quilt show? Dates change every year and organizers are the only reliable source, so add or update your show. Listings can be corrected or removed at any time, no account needed.