Wisconsin has its own quilting community, traditions, and shops. Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state, over 3 billion pounds annually. 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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Shopping Before (or Instead of) the Show

Vendor booths at Wisconsin shows carry the same kinds of fabric you can shop online any time — handy if the show is months away or you can't make the trip.

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Major shows Wisconsin quilters travel for

The largest quilt shows in the US worth a road trip from Wisconsin:

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 Wisconsin quilt shows

What major quilt shows are in Wisconsin?+

Wisconsin hosts 7 quilt shows in our directory: Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, The La Crosse Area Quilters Guild, Winter Quilt Show, Flower Frenzy Quilt Show, Lodi Valley Quilters Guild (LVQG), Medford Area Quilt Show, Mukwonago Crazy Quilters Show. Each has its own page with dates, venue and a link to the organizer.

Where is the closest major quilt show to Wisconsin?+

The next quilt show in Wisconsin is Great Wisconsin Quilt Show in Madison.

Are there quilt guilds in Wisconsin?+

Yes — Wisconsin has multiple quilting guilds. Browse our guild directory for a list of active Wisconsin guilds, including Modern Quilt Guild affiliates and local traditional guilds.

What about quilt shops in Wisconsin?+

See our Wisconsin quilt shops directory for a list of independent quilt shops in the state. Wisconsin also participates in regional shop hops — see our 2026 shop hop calendar for events affecting your region.

More Wisconsin quilting

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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.

Quilt Shows by State

Quilt Shows in Wisconsin

7 quilt shows in Wisconsin — guild shows, festivals and national events.

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