Sewing & Craft Events Calendar

Find classes, shows, expos, and workshops. From local store events to national conventions.

Upcoming Major Shows & Expos

Plan your next sewing adventure at these national events

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cleveland
Regional Show

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cleveland

Apr 23-25, 2026
John S. Knight Center, Akron, OH

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2026
National Convention

Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2026

Apr 30-32, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
250 Vendors
200 Classes

A celebration of fiber and fabric arts featuring over 250 exhibitors and 200+ classes. Explore workshops, expert-led classes, and interactive demos across knitting, quilting, sewing, crochet, spinning, weaving, cosplay, needlework, beading, and mixed media.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Dallas
Regional Show

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Dallas

Jul 30-32, 2026
Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations. Includes the North Texas Quilt Festival.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Kansas City
Regional Show

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Kansas City

Aug 6-8, 2026
Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations. New location for 2026.

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Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza 2026
National Convention

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza 2026

Sep 17-19, 2026
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA

The 33rd annual PNQE, the largest and most comprehensive quilt festival in Pennsylvania. Features a stunning array of quilts and textile and wearable art, a Merchants Mall with top vendors, quilt competitions with prize awards, and workshops.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cleveland
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cleveland

Apr 23-25, 2026
John S. Knight Center, Akron, OH
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2026
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival 2026

Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Free AdmissionRegistration Required250 Vendors200 Classes

A celebration of fiber and fabric arts featuring over 250 exhibitors and 200+ classes. Explore workshops, expert-led classes, and interactive demos across knitting, quilting, sewing, crochet, spinning, weaving, cosplay, needlework, beading, and mixed media.

Learn More & Register
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Dallas
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Dallas

Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2026
Irving Convention Center, Irving, TX
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations. Includes the North Texas Quilt Festival.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Kansas City
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Kansas City

Aug 6-8, 2026
Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations. New location for 2026.

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Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza 2026
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza 2026

Sep 17-20, 2026
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Free Admission

The 33rd annual PNQE, the largest and most comprehensive quilt festival in Pennsylvania. Features a stunning array of quilts and textile and wearable art, a Merchants Mall with top vendors, quilt competitions with prize awards, and workshops.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Fredericksburg
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Fredericksburg

Sep 24-26, 2026
Fredericksburg Convention Center, Fredericksburg, VA
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Nashville
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Nashville

Oct 1-3, 2026
Wilson County Expo Center, Lebanon, TN
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cincinnati
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Cincinnati

Oct 15-17, 2026
Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville, OH
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Detroit
expoRegional Show
3-Day Event

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo - Detroit

Nov 5-7, 2026
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI
Free Admission

Shop, learn, and be inspired at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Features classes taught by national instructors, shopping from top vendors, and free stage presentations.

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Houston International Quilt Festival 2026
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

Houston International Quilt Festival 2026

Nov 12-15, 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Free Admission

The world's largest quilt show featuring thousands of quilts on display, hundreds of classes, and one of the biggest vendor halls in the quilting world. Running for over 50 years, this is the premier quilting event globally. Classes begin November 10.

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QuiltCon 2027
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

QuiltCon 2027

Feb 25-28, 2027
Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA
Free AdmissionRegistration Required

The largest modern quilting event in the world, presented by the Modern Quilt Guild. Features a curated quilt show with competition quilts, community outreach pieces, and special exhibits. Includes a vendor hall, lectures, and workshops.

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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2027
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2027

Mar 4-7, 2027
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Free Admission

The 38th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, the largest quilt festival on the Eastern Seaboard. Features a Merchants Mall, quilt and garment exhibitions, competitions with prize awards, and workshops and lectures by prominent instructors.

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Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2027
expoNational Convention
4-Day Event

Sewing & Stitchery Expo 2027

Mar 4-7, 2027
Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup, WA 98371
Free AdmissionRegistration Required

The largest annual gathering of the sewing community in the country, running since 1984. Shop for fabric, notions, machines, and tools from hundreds of vendors. Take classes from industry experts and emerging creative professionals. Enjoy fashion demonstrations, runway shows, and connect with fellow sewists, quilters, and stitchery enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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