Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Florida
1 major quilt show in Florida for 2026 — dates, locations, and what to expect.
Major Florida quilt shows in 2026
Quilting in Florida
Florida has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. 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.
Major shows Florida quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Florida:
QuiltCon
Raleigh, NC · Feb 19
The premier modern quilting convention — bold solids, negative space, and the cutting edge of contemporary patchwork.
AQS QuiltWeek Paducah
Paducah, KY · Apr 22
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 19
The largest quilt show in the world — 1,000+ vendor booths, thousands of quilts, 50,000+ attendees.
FAQ about Florida quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Florida?+
Florida hosts 1 major quilt show that we track: AQS QuiltWeek Daytona Beach. Each is listed above with 2026 dates and details. Florida also has dozens of state guild shows and local exhibits that are not in this directory.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Florida?+
The closest major quilt show in Florida itself is AQS QuiltWeek Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach.
Are there quilt guilds in Florida?+
Yes — Florida has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Florida guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in Florida?+
See our Florida quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Florida also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.