Quilting Shows in Georgia
Georgia's quilting community draws from the state's rich Appalachian craft heritage in the north and its Lowcountry textile traditions along the coast. Quilting guilds are active in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and smaller communities across all 159 counties, making Georgia one of the most active quilting states in the Southeast.
The North Georgia mountains — Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Helen — carry an Appalachian quilting tradition that connects to the broader southern highland craft culture. The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, with 400+ exhibitors, regularly features fiber artists and quilters among its juried vendors.
Top Quilting Events in Georgia
- Yellow Daisy Festival — Stone Mountain Park; September; 400+ exhibitors; one of the Southeast's most recognized juried craft shows with fiber arts and textile categories
- Dahlonega Gold Rush Days — Dahlonega; third weekend in October; 200,000+ visitors; 300+ art and craft exhibitors including quilters and fiber artists
- Georgia National Fair — Perry (Houston County); October; the official state fair featuring home arts competitions including quilting categories
- Indie South Fair — Athens; handmade market featuring regional makers including textile and fiber artists
What to Expect
Georgia quilting shows range from large juried festivals at Stone Mountain and Dahlonega to intimate guild exhibitions in churches, community centers, and civic buildings. The Yellow Daisy Festival, held each September at Stone Mountain Park, is one of the oldest and largest juried craft shows in the Southeast. Fiber artists and quilters compete for booth space alongside potters, woodworkers, and jewelers.
The Georgia National Fair in Perry runs the state's most visible quilting competition, with categories ranging from traditional patchwork to art quilts. Guilds in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta hold their own annual shows — typically featuring hundreds of member quilts, vendor malls for fabric and supplies, and hands-on demonstrations. The Atlanta metro supports several guilds, reflecting the city's 6.3 million metro population.
North Georgia's mountain communities maintain a quilting tradition tied to Appalachian heritage. Blue Ridge, designated one of the top ten craft towns in the country, has galleries and studios where handmade quilts are sold alongside other mountain crafts. The fall foliage season, September through November, brings peak tourism that aligns with the busiest craft show season.
Popular Cities for Quilting Shows
- Atlanta — multiple quilting guilds; Yellow Daisy Festival at nearby Stone Mountain Park
- Dahlonega — Gold Rush Days with 300+ craft exhibitors; Appalachian quilting heritage
- Savannah — Lowcountry textile traditions; active quilting guild; coastal art market scene
- Blue Ridge — top ten craft town in the US; mountain quilting tradition; galleries and studios
- Athens — Indie South fair; UGA-driven maker community with fiber arts presence
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are the biggest quilting events in Georgia?
Fall is the peak season. The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain runs in September, Dahlonega Gold Rush Days is the third weekend of October, and the Georgia National Fair in Perry is also in October. Guild shows are spread throughout the year, with many scheduled in spring and fall.
Is there an Appalachian quilting tradition in Georgia?
Yes. North Georgia's mountain communities — Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Helen — carry Appalachian quilting traditions that connect to the broader southern highland craft culture spanning Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Handmade quilts are sold at galleries, studios, and craft fairs throughout the mountain corridor.
Where can I find quilting guilds in Georgia?
Quilting guilds operate in Atlanta (multiple guilds), Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and communities across the state. Most meet monthly and hold annual quilt shows open to the public. CraftShow Events lists quilting events statewide to help you find shows and guild exhibitions near you.