California has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. California's economy would be the 5th largest in the world if it were a country. 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.

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Shopping Before (or Instead of) the Show

Vendor booths at California shows carry the same kinds of fabric you can shop online any time — handy if the show is months away or you can't make the trip.

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Major shows California quilters travel for

The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from California:

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 California quilt shows

What major quilt shows are in California?+

California hosts 20 quilt shows in our directory: Road to California, The Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild, Pajaro Valley Quilt Association, Coachella Valley Quilt Guild, Desert Guilds Quilt Show, Monterey Peninsula Quilters Guild, Sierra Mtn. Quilters, Amador Valley Quilters, Busy Bears Quilt Guild, Diablo Valley Quilters, Heart of the Valley Quilt & Textile Art Show, Manteca Quilters, and more. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.

Where is the closest major quilt show to California?+

The next dated quilt show in California is Road to California in Ontario, running January 20–23, 2027.

Are there quilt guilds in California?+

Yes — our guild directory lists 111 quilting guilds in California, each with a link to the guild's own website or its public filing record.

What about quilt shops in California?+

See our California quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Regional shop hops often include California shops — see the shop hop calendar for current dates.

More California quilting

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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.