QUILT SHOW
New England
April 8–11, 2026
HOURS
Wed., Apr. 8–Fri., Apr. 10 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat., Apr 11 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Get ready, New England! AQS is bringing QuiltWeek - New England to Hartford, CT!
The American Quilter's Society is thrilled to announce the launch of AQS QuiltWeek – New England, taking place April 8-11, 2026, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. Quilters can look forward to a vibrant event featuring a wide array of quilt exhibits, quilting workshops, and vendors. Instructor and class announcements are scheduled for Fall 2025, with registration opening in December 2025. In the meantime, please mark your calendars and save the dates!
START PLANNING NOW!
Save the Date:
- Instructor Announcements: September 2025
- Workshops, Lectures, Special Events, and Multi-Day Tickets:
– AQS Member-Only Registration Opens: 12/9/2025 at 9 a.m. CST
– General Registration Opens: 12/16/2025 at 9 a.m. CST
– Online Registration Closes: 4/6/2026 at 4 p.m. CDT - Quilt Contest: Opens 6/3/2025, submissions close on 11/6/2025. Learn more at go.americanquilter.com/contests,
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Vendor Registration: Vendor Registration for all five 2026 AQS Shows will open on July 7, 2025. Interested new vendors can complete a Vendor Application at any time. More Information >


Quilt Show Admission
DISCOUNTS
• Children 12 and under, FREE ADMISSION with adult
• Ages 13–18, $5.00
• Military, $2.00 discount at the door with military ID
• Click here for group rate
SEW Much To Do in Hartford
Downtown Hartford is known for its rich history and cultural arts, plentiful selection of unique restaurants serving up a variety of cuisines, entertaining nightlife and other memorable attractions. Many of these exciting locations are easily accessible by foot or by way of the dash Shuttle (Download PDF), a free bus that loops Downtown Hartford making stops at 17 locations. It departs from the Connecticut Convention Center every 15 minutes and visits most hotels, restaurants and attractions in the immediate downtown area.
- Hartford, Connecticut's capital city, is located at the crossroads of major roadways, I-84, I-91 and Route 2, and is less than two hours from both New York City and Boston.
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) is just 15 minutes from Downtown and public transportation between the airport and downtown is available seven days a week aboard the Bradley Flyer, with a one-way fare of only $1.75!
- Amtrak and major bus lines travel through Hartford's historic Union Station Transportation Center, and less than five minutes from Downtown is Brainard Airport (HFD), whose easy access and amenities are a favorite for private pilot owners.
From sunning on the sandy beaches of the Long Island Sound, to theater and museums in the state's exciting cities, to cruising on the Connecticut River, to hiking the foothills of the green Berkshire Mountains, there is truly something here for everyone.
Quilt Show Lodging
Headquarter Hotel:
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103-2807
Phone: +1 860-249-8000
The American Quilter’s Society Hotel Block, with discounted pricing, will be available for booking in May 2025.
AQS Rate: $249 per night (+Taxes)
- Available for nights between Tuesday, April 7th - Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Must book your room through the American Quilter’s Society Hotel Block to receive the discounted rate.
Must Book: March 5, 2026
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
351 Pitkin Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: 860-282-2500
AQS Rate: $159 per night (+Taxes)
- Available for nights between Sunday, April 5th - Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Must book your room through the American Quilter’s Society Hotel Block to receive the discounted rate.
Must Book: March 5, 2026
The Goodwin Hartford
1 Haynes Street,
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
860-246-1881
AQS Rate: $220 per night (+Taxes)
- Available for nights between Tuesday, April 7th - Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Book directly via the online link OR call The Goodwin front desk at 860-246-1881 and reference that you are with ‘AQS-QuiltWeek’ to receive these discounted rates.
Must Book: March 2, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford Downtown
315 Trumbull Street,
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 728-5151
AQS Rate: $214 per night (+Taxes)
- Available for nights between Tuesday, April 7th - Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Guests can place their reservations under the group by calling the Hilton's toll-free reservation line (800) 754-7941 and requesting the “Quilt Week Hartford 2026” group block or using the direct booking link.
Must Book: March 5, 2026
More Hotel Information to come soon!
Volunteers/Charities
Greater Hartford Quilt Guild
The American Quilter's Society is pleased to announce its partnership with the Greater Hartford Quilt Guild (GHQG) for AQS QuiltWeek - New England in 2026. As is tradition at each AQS QuiltWeek event, AQS partners with a local guild and their designated charity. GHQG will play a vital role in assisting AQS with the hanging of quilts and will also host their raffle quilt, manage package check, and organize AQS’s Sit & Sew event to benefit a charity of their choice.
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