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Newberry - Oct

 

Tallahassee - Sept thru Oct

 

Riverview - Oct

 

Trenton - Oct

 

Mt. Dora - March

 

Hudson - March

 

Venice - March

 

Sarasota - March

 

Ft. Lauderdale - March

 

Titusville - March

 

Bartow - March

 

 

 

Jacksonville - Sept

 

Ocala - Feb & Nov

 

Tampa - Feb

 

Vero Beach - Feb

 

Davenport - Nov

 

Orlando -

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Melbourne - April

 

South Miami - July

 

The Villages - Jan

 

Port Charlotte - Jan

 

Ft. Myers - Jan

 

Punta Gorda - Feb

 

Naples - Feb

 

St. Augustine - Feb

 

Fernandina Beach - Feb

 

St. Petersburg - March

 

Please check with show contact, guild website or a quilt shop in the area to verify information.

                                                             

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January

Fort Myers            Even Years, 2nd weekend in January

Southwest Florida Quilt Show

Florida Celebrates Quilts 2008            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.swfqg.com    Email:   nadinecc@aol.com    Phone:   Nadine Tourtillott, (239) 948-0422

Location:   Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd., Fort Myers,

Hours:        Admission:   $7

Sponsored by:   Southwest FL Quilters' Guild, Ft. Myers,

Open judged show of over 250 quilts. Appraisals, Special Exhibits, Live Miniature Auction, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Vendors, Lunch Available

Orlando            Even Years, 3rd weekend in January

Quilt Magic

Tropical Traditions            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.cfqg.com    Email:   quiltshow@cfqg.com    Phone:   ,

Location:   Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando,

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 5      Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   Central Florida Quilter's Guild, Casselberry,

Enjoy over 300 judged quilts, a Quilt Sale Booth, Donation Quilt, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Quilt Appraisals by appt., Door Prizes, Challenge Exhibits, Boutique & Lots of Vendors

The Villages            Odd Year, last weekend in January

Showcase of Quilts

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Jan. 30 & 31, 2009

Contacts    Website:   www.thevillagesquiltguild.org    Email:   brownwood.fl@gmail.com    Phone:   Jeanette Flint, (352) 750-3055

Location:   Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages,

Hours:   Fri 9 - 5, Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   The Villages Quilt Guild, The Villages,

Raffle Quilts, Appraiser, Door Prizes, Challenge Quilt, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Boutique

Port Charlotte            Even Years, Last Fri & Sat of January

Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild Show

Gathering of Quilts 2008            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:      Email:   dpqg@yahoo.com    Phone:   Peggy or Joan, (941) 276-1647

Location:   Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2300 Luther Rd., Port Charlotte, 33983

Hours:   Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild, Port Charlotte,

Featuring NQA Judged Entries, an Opportunity Quilt, Boutique, Make It & Take It, Door Prizes, Merchant Mall, Demonstrations, Special Exhibits including "An Artful Deck", Chinese Auction, Cafeteria

 

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February

Naples            Annual, 2nd weekend of February

Stitches in Time

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.naplesquiltersguld.com    Email:   bionfam@earthlink.net    Phone:   Linda Biondino,

Location:   St. John the Evengelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N, Naples,

Hours:        Admission:  

Sponsored by:   Naples Quilter's Guild, Naples,

Members exhibit their quilts in a judged event, Raffle Quilt, Boutique, Auction, Quilt Appraisals, Demonstration, Merchant's Mall

St. Augustine            Annual, 2nd weekend of February

Retreat: Quiltstock

Three days of peace, love and quilting!            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.honeybeequilters.org    Email:   retreatinfo@honeybeequilters.org    Phone:   ,

Location:   Ramada Inn, San Jose Blvd., St. Augustine,

Hours:        Admission:  

Sponsored by:   , ,

A three day retreat with national teachers, challenge quilt display, Quilt Sale Room and Vendors

Vero Beach            Odd Years, usually 3rd Fri & Sat of February

SunBonnetSue Quilters Guild Show

Razzle Dazzle Quilt Show            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Feb. 20 & 21, 2009

Contacts    Website:   http://members.aol.com/sbonnets1979    Email:   pat9lester@aol.com    Phone:   Pat Lester, (772) 562-9294

Location:   Indian River County Comm. College--Richardson Ctr., 7955 58th Ave. -- South of Rt. 60 at 58th Ave., Vero Beach,

Hours:   Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   SunBonnetSue Quilts, Vero Beach,

Plenty of vendors, wonderful quilt exhibit, trash to treasures, boutique, raffle quilt, door prizes, appraisals, demonstrations and artistic dall display. Live Auction each day (2 pm) of small quilts, proceeds go to local charities.

Tampa            Odd Years, 3rd weekend of February

World of Whimsy Quilt Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.quiltersworkshop.org    Email:   tampaquiltshow@tampabay.rr.com    Phone:   Delilah Libby, (813) 877-7930

Location:   The Salvation Army Worship Center, 1100 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa,

Hours:   Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 4      Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   Quilters' Workshop of Tampa Bay, Tampa,

Opportunity Quilt, Door Prizes, Boutique, Demonstration, Live Small Quilt Auctions, Quilt Appraisals, Vendors, Tea Room for Lunch

Tampa            Annual, 3rd Thur - Sat in February

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.sewingexpo.com    Email:   info@sewingexpo.com    Phone:   Tina Ingraham, (888) 699-6309

Location:   Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, 33602

Hours:   Thur & Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 5      Admission:   $10

Sponsored by:   MS Productions Inc., Westlake,

Display Gallery, Special Events, Classes, Make-It Take-Its, Stage Presentations, Prize Drawings, Fashion Show, Vendors

Ocala            Even years, 3rd weekend in February

Belleview Busy Bees Quilt Show

Belleview Busy Bees Quilters Show 2008            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:      Email:   bolingles@wmconnect.com    Phone:   Othie Lingle, (352) 753-1984

Location:   Silver Springs Shores Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Rd., Ocala, 34472

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   Belleview Busy Bees Quilters, Belleview,

Wonderful quilts by guild members, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations, Huge Boutique, Vendors

Sebring            Odd Years, Feb or March

Quilting in the Highlands

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:      Email:   quiltinginthehighlands@embarqmail.com    Phone:   Barbara Black, (863) 471-0694

Location:   Agri Center, Georges Blvd. & U.S. 27 S, Sebring,

Hours:   9 am - 4 pm      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   Highlands County Quilt Guild, Sebring,

150+ Quilts, Raffle quilt, Challenge quilts, Silent Auction, Demonstration, Vendors & Boutique

Ferandina Beach            Every 3rd Year, Late February

Fernandina Beach Quilters Guild

Quilts by the Sea            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.aiquilters.com    Email:   info@aiquilters.com    Phone:   ,

Location:   The Peck Center, S. 10th & Elm, Ferandina Beach, 32034

Hours:   9 am - 5 pm      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   Amelia Island Quilt Guild, Fernandina Beach,

100's of Quilts on Display by Guild Members. Raffle Quilt, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Boutique & Vendors

Punta Gorda            Odd Years, last weekend in February

Southwest Florida Quilt Festival

Pieces of Paradise            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Feb. 27 & 28, 2009

Contacts    Website:   www.peaceriverquilters.org    Email:   prqgpubchair@yahoo.com    Phone:   Susan Heideman, (941) 575-8595

Location:   Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda,

Hours:   Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 4      Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   Peace River Quilters Guild, Punta Gorda,

(they moved venues--listed in Port Charlotte in the 10th edition of the QTC) 250+ judged Quilts, Raffle Quilt, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Boutique, Special exhibits, Vendors, Food Available.

Kendall            Annual, End of Feb or beginning of March

Ocean Waves Quilt Fest

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.oceanwavesquilters.com    Email:   joys4joyce@comcast.net    Phone:   Joyce,

Location:   Elk's Lodge, 10301 Sunset Dr., Kendall,

Hours:        Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   , ,

Show is judged by a nationally recognized and certified judge. Quilter's Spotlight highlights the works of quilter or group. Challenge Exhibit, Raffle Quilt, Vendor's Alley

 

 

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March

Mount Dora            Annual, 1st Thurs & Fri of March

FANtastic Quilt Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.lakequiltguild.com    Email:   lcqgquiltshow@hotmail.com    Phone:   , (352) 223-8754

Location:   Lake Receptions, 4425 Hwy. 19A, Mount Dora, 32757

Hours:   Thur 9 - 7, Fri 9 - 4      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   Lake County Quilters Guild, Tavares,

Judged show with 170+ Quilts, Wearables, Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Raffle Quilt, Vendors, Lunch Available

Sarasota            Odd Years, 2nd Fri & Sat in March

Friendship Knot Quilters' Guild Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.friendshipknotquiltersguild.com/quiltshow.htm    Email:   webmaster@friendshipknotquiltersguild.com    Phone:   Linda Nichols, (941) 705-9426

Location:   Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota,

Hours:   Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $6 per day, $10 for both

Sponsored by:   Friendship Knot Quilters' Guild, Sarasota,

Raffle Quilts, Challenge Exhibits, Judged Show, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Boutique, Vendors

Titusville            Odd Years, 2nd Fri & Sat or March

Quilting from the Heart

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.spacecoastquilters.com    Email:   carolannkohl@aol.com    Phone:   Carolann Kohl,

Location:   Brevard Community College, 1311 N. US 1, Titusville, 32796

Hours:   Fri & Sat 10 - 5      Admission:  

Sponsored by:   Space Coast Quilters Presents, Titusville,

Bartow            Annual, 2nd weekend in March

Bloomin' Art Festival Quilt Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.ladiesofthelakes.com    Email:      Phone:   Dani Sawtelle, (863) 647-5690

Location:   , , Bartow,

Hours:        Admission:  

Sponsored by:   , ,

Hudson            Even Years, 2nd weekend in Feb. (Except for 2008)

West Pasco Quilters' Guild Show

Yesterday - Today & Tomorrow - Our first 20 Years            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.westpascoquilters.org    Email:   crwargny@aol.com    Phone:   Robby Wargny, (727) 372-8219

Location:   Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Rd., Hudson, 34669

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 5      Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   Wet Pasco Quilters' Guild, Port Richey,

Over 400 quilts on display, Vendors Mall, Silent Small Quilt Auction, Live Large Quilt Auction, Quilt Appraiser, Boutique, Free Lectures and Trunk Shows, Great Food, Door Prizes, Special Multi-Day Admission, Discounts to buses with 20 or more The drawing for our Charity Opportunity Quilt will be on Sunday. This quilt, Floral Fantasy, won a 2nd place ribbon in the AQS Paducah show this year (2007) for Group Bed Quilts - see a photo of Floral Fantasy on page 61 of the American Quilter magazine Fall 2007 issue.

Fort Lauderdale            Even Years, March

Quilt Show by the Sea

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.onceuponaquilt.com    Email:   qsbts@bellsouth.net    Phone:   , (954) 987-8827

Location:   War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8TH St., Fort Lauderdale, 33304

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9:30 - 5, Sun 10 - 4      Admission:   $7

Sponsored by:   , ,

Bernina Sewing Machines at special pricing, Door Prizes, Lectures, Live Demos, Live Quilt Auction, Merchant Mall, National Teachers, Raffle Quilt, Silent Auction, Special Exhibits, Quilt Competition, Workshops

Fort Lauderdale            Odd Years, 3rd weekend in March

Broward Quilt Expo

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.browardquiltexpo.com    Email:   ntrldy2@webtv.net    Phone:   Karen Riedle, (954) 979-1543

Location:   War Memorial Auditorium, 800 Sandy Ninninger Dr., Fort Lauderdale,

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 4      Admission:   $7 per day or $16 for all 3 days

Sponsored by:   Coral Springs Quilters, East Sunrise Quilters, Quilting in the Pines Guild,

100's of Quilts (competition & viewer's choice), Special Exhibits, Internationally Recognized Teachers, Demonstrations, Auction, Quilt Appraisals, Vendors

Venice            Even Years, 3rd weekend in March

Venice Quilters' Guild Show

Quilting by the Gulf            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.thevaqg.com    Email:   dawn@dawnthequilter.com    Phone:   Dawn Hamman, (941) 485-1193

Location:   Venice Area Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave., Venice,

Hours:   Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 5      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   , ,

Premier quilt show on the Gulf Coast: quilts, wearable art, dolls, and Hoffman Challenge. Visit the tea room for snack or lunch; many vendors, antique quilt turning, huge boutique, auction of small quilts, sale of gently used books and magazines, appraisals. Just minutes to historic sites, beach, many shops, restaurants, etc.

St. Petersburg            Even Year, last weekend of March

Suncoast Quilting Circle Show

Today's Pleasures…Tomorrow's Treasures            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:      Email:   sspdy@aol.com    Phone:   Jeannette Harrison,

Location:   Gibbs Campus Gym--St. Peterburg College, 6605 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33710

Hours:   Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 4      Admission:   $6

Sponsored by:   Suncoast Quilters Guild, St. Petersburg,

Raffle Quilt, Door Prizes, Demonstrations, Treasure Hunt, Make 'n Take Booth, Silent Auction, Appraisals, Vendors

 

 

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April

Melbourne            Even Years in April

Seaside Piecemakers Quilt Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.s-piecemakers.com    Email:   seaside_guild@yahoo.com    Phone:   ,

Location:   Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne,

Hours:   10 am - 5 pm      Admission:   $7

Sponsored by:   Seaside Piecemakers, Satellite Beach,

300+ Judged quilts, Wearable Art, Lectures & Demonstrations, Appraisals, Special Exhibits, Quilt Challenges, Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, Opportunity Quilt, Club Boutique & Vendors

 

 

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June

 

 

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July

South Miami            Annual, 3rd weekend of July

Ocean Waves Quilters Show

Quilt Fest            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.oceanwavesquilters.com    Email:   president@oceanwavesquilters.com    Phone:   ,

Location:   , , South Miami,

Hours:        Admission:  

Sponsored by:   , ,

Nationally Traveled Exhibits and Local Quilt Artists Displayed. Featured Artist, Challenge Display, , Vendors

 

 

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September

Tallahassee            Annual, September & October

Quilters Unlimited Show

Our Lives in Fabric            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.quilttallahassee.com    Email:   info@quilttallahassee.com    Phone:   ,

Location:   R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee,

Hours:        Admission:  

Sponsored by:   , ,

Great Quilt Show with a Silent Auction

Jacksonville            Annual, 4th weekend in September

QuiltFest

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Sept. 25 - 27, 2008

Contacts    Website:   www.quiltfestjax.com    Email:   nancytp@comcast.net    Phone:   Nancy Parrish, (904) 298-1371

Location:   Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville, 32204

Hours:   Thur & Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 5      Admission:   $8

Sponsored by:   QuiltFest Inc., Orange Park,

Vendors, Silent Auction, Quilt Appraisals, Quilt Sale Room, Kid's Corner, Free Demonstrations, 100's of Quilts on Display

 

 

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October

Riverview           

Brandon Piecemaker's Quilt Guild Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Oct. 10 & 11, 2008

Contacts    Website:   www.brandonquiltguild.org    Email:   dwilli2359@aol.com    Phone:   Deb Williams, (813) 681-7451

Location:   International Indep. Showmen's Assoc., 6915 Riverview Dr., Riverview,

Hours:   Fri 9 - 5, Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $5 per day, $8 for 2 days

Sponsored by:   , ,

Certified Quilt Appraiser, U-Pick-It Patch, Boutique, Guild Cookbook, Small Quilt Auction, Proceeds from our pink ribbon Opportunity Quilt will benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Trenton            Annual, last Fri & Sat in October

Springhouse Quilters' Guild Show

Loving Stitches            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.springhousequilters.homestead.com    Email:   jssslwtes@aol.com    Phone:   Lois Scott, (352) 463-3842

Location:   Frist United Methodist Church, 203 NW 2nd St., Trenton, 32693

Hours:   Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 3      Admission:   $3

Sponsored by:   Springhouse Quilter's Guild, Trenton,

This is a judged show. There will be approximately 150 quilts or quilted items for viewing. Viewers will have an opportunity to select and vote for their favorite quilt. A quilt will be raffled off during the quilt show.

Newberry            Annual, last Sat. of October

Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild Show

Down on the Farm            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.qacdg.org    Email:   qacdg@qacdg.org    Phone:   ,

Location:   Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry, 32669

Hours:   Sat. 9 am - 3 pm      Admission:   Free

Sponsored by:   , ,

Quilt Exhibit, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations

 

 

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November

Ocala            Even Years, 1st Fri and Sat in November

Country Road Quilters Show

Along a Country Road            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Nov. 7 & 8, 2008

Contacts    Website:      Email:   quilt49@aol.com    Phone:   Marsha Higble, (352) 629-6486

Location:   Central Florida Comm. College (Ewers Century Ctr), 3001 SW College Rd. (East off Exit 350 off I-75), Ocala,

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 4      Admission:   $5

Sponsored by:   , ,

Over 100 judged quilt to see. Opportunity quilt, certified quilt appraiser (Fri. Only). Vendors, boutique, silent auction, challenge quilts, mini raffles and demonstrations. Many shops and restaurants near the show so bring your friends and spend a day with us.

Davenport            Annual, 2nd Fri & Sat in November

Quilts and Tea Festival

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Nov. 14 & 15, 2008

Contacts    Website:   www.davenportfl.org    Email:   quiltsandtea@msn.com    Phone:   Harriet Rust, (863) 422-2267

Location:   Davenport Historic District, 1 S. Allapaha Ave., Davenport, 33837

Hours:   Fri & Sat 9 - 3      Admission:   Donation

Sponsored by:   Davenport Historical Society, Davenport,

Our rural atmosphere adds to the charm of our event. Artist/vendors will be located throughout the historic district, vintage vehicles and tea related foods will complete this unique festival. Carriages, wagons and mini buses will move you from venue to nevus in the district and around the Lake Play promenade.

Orlando            Annual, October or November

Orlando Needlework Show

           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):

Contacts    Website:   www.orlandoneedleworkshow.com    Email:   orlandoneedleworkshow@offinger.com    Phone:   Kareena Gibson,

Location:   Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, 32819

Hours:   10 am - 6 pm      Admission:   $10 per day or $15 for entire event

Sponsored by:   Offinger Management Co., Zanesville,

100's of Quilts on Display, Classes (Thur - Sat), Vendors

 

 

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