Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in North Carolina
1 major quilt show in North Carolina for 2026 — dates, locations, and what to expect.
Major North Carolina quilt shows in 2026
Quilting in North Carolina
North Carolina has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. North Carolina is where the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight. 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 North Carolina quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from North Carolina:
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 North Carolina quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in North Carolina?+
North Carolina hosts 1 major quilt show that we track: QuiltCon. Each is listed above with 2026 dates and details. North Carolina also has dozens of state guild shows and local exhibits that are not in this directory.
Where is the closest major quilt show to North Carolina?+
The closest major quilt show in North Carolina itself is QuiltCon in Raleigh.
Are there quilt guilds in North Carolina?+
Yes — North Carolina has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active North Carolina guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in North Carolina?+
See our North Carolina quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. North Carolina also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.