Southwest Florida Quilt Festival this Weekend in Punta Gorda

Photo of Quilters promoting show at Gallery Walk (courtesy S. Miskell)

Peace River Quilters' Guild will host its 11th biennial Southwest Florida Quilt Festival, "Birds of a Feather" this coming Friday ( 9-5 p.m.) and Saturday ( 9-4 pm.) at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center.

The  Peace River Quilters' Guild came about through chance.  A few ladies were viewing a quilt show at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center in August of 1987. Recognizing their common interest, they exchanged  names and phone numbers.  Soon after the Peace River Quiters' Guild was born.

The Peace River Quilters' Guild was formally organized and the first official meeting was conducted in October 1987 at the Punta Gorda Women's Club.

The club continued to grow over the years, and held its  first quilt show in 1990 at the Women's Club. Soon it outgrew the the Women's Club headquarters, and in  1992 the show was moved to the Charlotte County Memorial Auditorium, which increased attendance even more.

Soon thereafter, the biennial events became known as the Southwest Florida Quilt Festival. Members decided to make the 1996 show a judged contest. Each successive show has continued to exceed expectations. The biennial shows were changed to odd numbered years to lower the competition of many other shows happening on the same schedule.

The club meets every Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. For more information see 

Particulars of the Show:  


Since 2000. This judged show features over 300 judged quilts, raffles, boutique, silent auction, special exhibits, quilting demonstrations, concessions and more.


Additional Features: Crafts, Designated Parking, Food, Gate Admission, Handicapped Access


Location: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950


Hours: Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm

Admission:  $7 donation

Phone Number: (941) 639-5833