International Quilt Festival (George R. Brown Convention Center)

The International Quilt Festival is held annually at the George R. Brown Convention Center and is widely promoted as the largest quilt show in the world. The event includes multiple judged quilt competitions and juried exhibits with awards such as Best of Show, along with classes and vendor exhibits. Quilts entered in the contest are judged according to established categories and criteria by a panel of textile and quilting experts.