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Join Us As a Vendor At Our Annual Quilt Show! The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Annual Quilt Show is a long-standing tradition and the primary fundraising event for our association. Held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, this two-day celebration draws nearly 2,000 guests and features 300+ quilts, wearables, and quilted items—a stunning showcase of creativity and craftsmanship. This is more than just a quilt show—it’s an opportunity to connect with a vibrant, engaged community of quilters, artists, and curious newcomers. Through displays, demonstrations, raffles, and community involvement, we aim to promote quilting as both an art and a craft. Vendor Opportunities We welcome a wide variety of vendors whose products align with the interests and tastes of our guests. Ideal offerings include: Quilts, fabrics, sewing supplies, kits, tools, patterns Handmade items like jewelry, purses, baskets, and clothing Unique crafts and artisan goods Edible products such as confections, jarred treats, and specialty oils We're also open to creative new products that would excite and inspire our guests! Ready to Join Us? We’d love to welcome you as a vendor at our show—let’s create something memorable together! Show details: Set up on Friday- 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Free parking RV camping available through the Fairgrounds onsite Booth rental fees: Single 10x10 booth: $250 Double 10X20 booth: $400 Triple 10x30 booth: $550 Electricity and additional tables are available at no additional fee. Each vendor will be allotted up to three vendor wristbands for entry into the show. Additional wristbands will be available for purchase at $15 each at check in. Vendor booth rental applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis until all spaces are filled, with one caveat--The Quilt Show executive committee has discretion in choosing a balance of services by vendors to maximize the success of the vendors and the enjoyment of the attendees. We will try our best to assign your preferred booth as indicated on the application. Please complete the application by December 19, 2025, and receive a $10 discount on the rental fee. Once accepted, a confirmation letter will be sent out with payment options. Applications Are Closed! Application Deadline was December 19, 2025 Vendors, once you have been contacted by the Vendor Chair and have had your application approved , click on the button below to be taken to the Vendor Payment Page. You will need a password from the PVQA Vendor Chair for this page. Approved Application? Pay Now! Important Details 2026 Show Dates Saturday February 21st & Sunday February 22nd Location Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Vendor Application Deadline December 19th 2025 Event Highlights Featured Speaker & Presentations Live Quilt Auction Demonstrations & Bed Turning Door Prizes & Raffle Drawings Opportunity Quilt Drawing Three buildings of quilt displays and vendor booths

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We're Getting Ready For the 48th Annual PVQA Quilt Show The 2026 Theme Is Block Party The Show Will Be February 21 & 22, 2026 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 The featured speaker on Saturday, February 21st, will be from the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Have you submitted your entry, but forgot to download the 2026 label on the confirmation page? Here it is! 2026 Quilt Show Entry Label Message from The Quilt Show Chairperson: Hello All, The Quilt Show Committee is revving up for the February 2026 show. The online quilt entry forms for the show are up and running. Click here for the QUILT SHOW ENTRY FORM tab . Please remember that any quilt on display whether in the general show, special exhibits, bed turning or wearables needs to be entered into our system for insurance purposes. If you have any questions regarding entering online, please contact the Quilt Show Entry Team using the form on the Contact the Quilt Show Team page. The Volunteer sign up is also up. No one works alone in these jobs. There are countless volunteers helping in the set up, show running and take down. If you are interested in being part of our show, click here to go to the Volunteer page . You can sign up for multiple duties throughout the event. All help is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the Quilt Show Team using the form below. Members may contact Ruth Smith by using the information in their roster. Need to contact the Quilt Show Team? Have a general question about the show? Click Here Have a question about entries? Click Here . Are you a Vendor? Click Here. Want to get the latest information? Sign up below to get the latest information delivered right to your inbox! We're already planning! Come next time and enjoy the show! Want information about our next annual Quilt Show and Auction as soon as it is available? Join our mailing list! Email First name Last name Subscribe Your information will not be sold or used for outside promotion. Thanks for subscribing! Quilt Show Mailing List