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, giving Georgia an active quilting community.
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, includes textile artists among its vendors.
Top Quilting Events in Georgia
- Yellow Daisy Festival — Stone Mountain Park; September; 400+ exhibitors; one of the Southeast's most recognized craft shows, with textiles among its handmade goods
- Dahlonega Gold Rush Days — Dahlonega; third full weekend in October; 200+ art and craft exhibitors and food vendors
- Georgia National Fair — Perry (Houston County); October; agricultural 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 named a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. Fiber artists and quilters compete for booth space alongside potters, woodworkers, and jewelers.
The Georgia National Fair in Perry holds home arts competitions each October. Guilds in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta hold their own quilt shows, often with vendors and demonstrations. The Atlanta metro supports several guilds.
North Georgia's mountain communities maintain a quilting tradition tied to Appalachian heritage. Blue Ridge, listed among the Top 5 Art Towns in Georgia, 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 200+ art and craft exhibitors and food vendors; Appalachian quilting heritage
- Savannah — Lowcountry textile traditions; active quilting guild; coastal art market scene
- Blue Ridge — one of Georgia's Top 5 Art Towns; 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.