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