One of my favourite things… is attending Quilt Shows. Particularly the mid-sized shows put on by local groups. I come away with a renewed sense of purpose, lots of ideas, and some cute fabric from one of the local shops. I may also have signed up for a block of the month, spent too much on the sales table buying fabric, and nearly always leave having had a nice cuppa.
But, I do not have a perpetual calendar in my head and I can’t find a good list of all upcoming shows so I’m creating one for myself and sharing it here in case you need it too.
Note: I’ve tried to group the shows by the style of the show. If you think I’ve got a show pegged wrong then comment but the allocation is my opinion and they are not hard and fast categories.
Thinking of attending a quilt show for the first time? Check out my blog post on what to expect at a local quilt show.
Queensland Quilters
Known affectionally as “2Q”, Queensland Quilters is the statewide Quilting Guild and their show is held in conjunction with the Expertise Events craft show in October. This is a judged show with entries across many many categories and techniques and is the show to see the Bernina Best of Australia quilts.
Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th October 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
As the overall state guild, 2Q has many affiliated local groups so if you are looking for a local group to join some quilters, then you can check out the affiliated groups list. These groups advertise their shows in the 2Q magazine Material Facts and many shows are posted to the 2Q Facebook page.
Mainly Display
These shows are usually run by a community-based group and are primarily about showing what people have made recently. This includes the local quilt groups (mostly affiliated with Queensland Quilters) or agricultural show societies. There will be traders so you can enjoy supporting the local shops but they are primarily about the quilt/craft display.
South East Queensland
March 2025
Darling Down Textile Art Group: Wednesday 26 February – Saturday 22 March. Open Door Gallery, 45 Railway Street, Lowood.
Maclean Patchwork Group ‘Airing of the Quilts’: on Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 March.
June 2025
Mountain Quilters: Friday 20 June = Saturday 21 June. 9.00am to 4.00pm. Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Road, Peachester.
Gold Coast Quilters Guild: Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 June. Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, 115 Mudgeeraba Rd, Worongary.
EKKA 2025: Quilts Across Queensland
July
Quiltsitters 21st Biennial Exhibition: Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 July. Brookfield Hall, 550 Brookfield Road, Brookfield.
Caloundra Quilters Quilt Show: Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July. Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra.
August
Rosewood Craft & Quilters: Friday 29 – Saturday 30 August. Rosewood Showgrounds, 1 Railway Street, Rosewood.
September
Toowoomba Quilters During the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Previously held in Toowoomba Community Baptist Church Hall, 100 Glenvale Road, Harristown, Toowoomba.
Mainly Sales
These shows tend to be more commercial and are about many vendors coming together for you to catch up on the latest in quilting and crafting products and to learn techniques in workshops. They will often have a small display associated with the show.
Craft Alive: Events all around Australia. All Events page
Craft and Quilt Fair (Expertise Events): Brisbane
Submitting Show Details
I focus on the area around Brisbane but I’m happy to include any shows for local quilting groups in Queensland. If outside of South East Queensland please tell me your region. I can’t make Cairns as a day trip from my place. Email me at combicreationscraft@gmail.com.