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Quilt Shows by State
Quilt Shows in North Dakota
North Dakota 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 have a quilt show listed in North Dakota yet. If you run one, add it here. Quilters in North Dakota commonly attend shows in neighboring states.
See the full 2026 national calendar →Quilting in North Dakota
North Dakota has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. North Dakota produces more sunflowers than any other state. 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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Major shows North Dakota quilters travel for
The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from North Dakota:
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 North Dakota quilt shows
What major quilt shows are in North Dakota?+
North Dakota 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 North Dakota commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the closest major quilt show to North Dakota?+
For quilters in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota?+
Yes — North Dakota has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active North Dakota guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.
What about quilt shops in North Dakota?+
See our North Dakota quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. North Dakota also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.
More North Dakota quilting
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.