Colorado has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Colorado has the highest paved road in North America at over 14,000 feet. 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

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Major shows Colorado quilters travel for

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

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 Colorado quilt shows

What major quilt shows are in Colorado?+

Colorado hosts 5 quilt shows in our directory: Black Canyon Quilt Show, Dolores Mountain Quilters, Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado, Mesa to Monuments QS, Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.

Where is the closest major quilt show to Colorado?+

The next quilt show in Colorado is Black Canyon Quilt Show in Montrose.

Are there quilt guilds in Colorado?+

Yes — Colorado has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Colorado guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.

What about quilt shops in Colorado?+

See our Colorado quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Colorado also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.

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Quilt Shows by State

Quilt Shows in Colorado

5 quilt shows in Colorado — guild shows, festivals and national events.

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