Bus to Paducah 2027

Ride to AQS QuiltWeek with the Quilt Fairies

One glorious day at the biggest quilt show in the country, and you don't drive a mile. Hop on our luxury motorcoach in Louisville, see the show, shop the vendor mall, swing by Hancock's of Paducah, and nap on the way home.

  • Thursday, April 22, 2027
  • Departs Quilted Joy, Louisville
  • Tickets open soon
Tell me when tickets openWhat's included

Last year's bus sold out. Add your name below and you'll hear the minute 2027 tickets go on sale.

  • When

    Thursday, April 22, 2027

  • Depart and return

    Leave Quilted Joy at 7 AM Eastern, back around 10 PM Eastern

  • Where

    AQS QuiltWeek, Schroeder Expo Center, Paducah, KY

  • Tickets

    On sale soon. Join the list to hear first.
What's included

Everything in your bus ticket

One ticket, one unforgettable day. Based on last year's trip; 2027 details are confirmed when tickets go on sale.

  • Luxury motorcoach, with a bathroom

    Comfortable seats, a restroom on board, and a professional driver. Settle in and let someone else do the driving.

  • AQS show admission and show book

    Your ticket into QuiltWeek is included, along with the show book so you can plan your day on the ride down.

  • A Quilted Joy tote full of goodies

    A Quilted Joy Swag Bag of surprises packed with quilting treats.

  • Water and snacks on board

    The Quilt Fairies don't travel without snacks. That is what powers our pixie dust.

  • Side trip to Hancock's of Paducah

    Spend some time at one of the largest fabric stores in the world, then back to the show. Add it when you book.

  • A bus full of quilting friends

    The Quilt Fairies ride along and Angela greets you upon arrival in Paducah. Driver's tip is covered, so there's nothing to think about but the quilts.

The day

How the day unfolds

Based on last year's trip. Exact times are confirmed when tickets go on sale.

  1. Thursday morning

    Board at Quilted Joy

    Coffee in hand, grab your seat and your tote, and we roll out of Louisville. About three and a half hours to Paducah, with giveaways and quilt chatter along the way.

  2. Late morning

    AQS QuiltWeek

    Award-winning quilts, special exhibits, and the vendor merchant mall, a treasure trove of fabrics, notions, and tools. You set your own pace.

  3. Later Morning

    Hancock's of Paducah side trip (Optional)

    The bus takes the Hancock's group over for some shopping fun, then brings everyone back to the convention center.

  4. Evening

    Back on the bus, home around 10 PM

    Compare purchases, swap stories, and rest your feet. We pull back into Quilted Joy around 10 PM.

Times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Quilts on display at AQS QuiltWeek in Paducah
Inspiring quilts

Quilt City, USA

Paducah's spring show is the one quilters plan their year around. Marvel at a stunning array of creative and unique quilts, from award-winning masterpieces to captivating special exhibits. Let each one spark your imagination.

The vendor mall is fully stocked and ready for shopping.

Bolts of fabric inside Hancock's of Paducah
Shopping extravaganza

Hancock's of Paducah and the vendor mall

Between the merchant mall and the famous Hancock's of Paducah, you will come home with fabric you didn't know you needed. Bring an extra bag!

The Hancock's side trip is optional. Add it when you book, or just enjoy a longer day at the show.

Quilters boarding the Quilted Joy bus to Paducah
No driving, no parking

Why quilters love the bus

Paducah parking on show day is challenging and the long drive from Louisville can be exhausting. On the bus you skip the lots, the shuttles, and the long drive home in the dark. Your fabric rides in the bay below and you ride up top with friends.

Tickets are fully refundable until March 15, and we'll always try to help resell a seat if your plans change.

Good to know

Bus trip questions, answered

When do tickets go on sale?

Soon. Join the list above and you'll get the email first. 

Where does the bus leave from?

Quilted Joy, 12316 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243. Park in our lot for the day. If you can carpool with any other friends going, our retail neighbors in the lot will appreciate it.

Is show admission included?

Yes. Your AQS QuiltWeek admission, the show book, and the driver's tip are all part of your ticket.

What if I need to cancel?

Tickets are fully refundable until the cutoff date March, 15, 2027. After that we'll do our very best to help you resell your seat, though we can't guarantee it but most of the time it isn't hard at all.

Can I bring a friend who doesn't quilt?

Of course. Every rider needs a ticket, and there's plenty at the show for non-quilters to enjoy.

Is there room for my fabric haul on the way home?

Yes. Purchases can ride in the luggage bay under the bus if you like.

I have a wheelchair or a walker. Is that a problem?

Not at all! The bus has room. Please know there are a few stairs to get up into the bus, though. Be sure that isn't a problem for you.

Something else? Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148.

Save me a seat on the bus

One ticket, one unforgettable day in Quilt City. Get on the list and you'll be the first to know when 2027 tickets open.

Tell me when tickets open

Questions? Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148

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