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