Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in Kansas
Kansas 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 currently track a major national or regional quilt show in Kansas. Quilters in Kansas commonly attend shows in neighboring states.
See the full 2026 national calendar →Quilting in Kansas
Kansas has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Kansas is flatter than a pancake, according to a 2003 scientific study. 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 Kansas quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Kansas:
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 Kansas quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in Kansas?+
Kansas 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 Kansas commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the closest major quilt show to Kansas?+
For quilters in Kansas, 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 Kansas?+
Yes — Kansas has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Kansas guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in Kansas?+
See our Kansas quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Kansas also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.