AQS QuiltWeek returns to Paducah with exhibits, classes and citywide events

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek will return to Paducah April 22-25, 2026, bringing thousands of visitors to the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center for one of the largest quilting events in the country. The event is also scheduled for April 21-24, 2027.

QuiltWeek features hundreds of contest quilts and special exhibits, along with classes and lectures led by nationally and internationally recognized quilting experts. Attendees can also explore a large vendor marketplace offering fabrics, sewing machines, patterns and quilting supplies from major brands and designers.

Events extend beyond the convention center, with pop-up activities and programming held throughout Paducah, including exhibitions and events at the National Quilt Museum.

Organizers say a Quilter’s Field Guide will be available to help visitors navigate the event, including information on travel, dining, shuttle routes and parking. A schedule of local events tied to QuiltWeek is also available.