The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

33 Years and Still Going Strong – The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center September 17 – 20, 2026Oaks, PA – Mancuso Show Management is proud to present the 33rd annual Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will host this spectacular event September 17 - September 20, 2026 featuring over 1000 works of textile art. Additionally, the festival offers vendors, hands on workshops, lectures, a fashion show and product demos. Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza is the center of it all for quilt, wearable and textile art! A highlight of this year’s event is a special exhibition by 7-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein. Best known for writing La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots and starring as Edna in Hairspray, Harvey has been making quilts for more than 30 years. During the COVID lockdown, his passion for quilting flourished, inspiring a remarkable collection of quilt art that the Extravaganza is thrilled to premiere. In addition, the festival will display over 30 special exhibitions from regional guilds such as the Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild, PieceMakers Quilters and the Sankofa Artisans, travelling quilt collections and the annual national judged competition. Once again Mancuso Show Management sponsored the juried exhibition, Celebration of Women: A Quilter’s Perspective with a portion of the entry fees going to A Woman’s Place (AWP), the only domestic violence community benefit organization in Bucks County, PA. Shopping is a must at the event Merchant’s Mall with a diverse assortment of vendors selling sewing machines, fabric, wool, clothing, notions and more. Attendees can sit in on, at no additional charge, several midday lectures and product demonstrations. Back by popular demand are Fashion Friday, an attendee-driven fashion show, and Sticker Saturday, where collecting stickers can earn you a prize. New this year, the Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild will offer rug hooking demonstrations throughout the event. Quilters and textile artists can also preregister for workshops taught by a nationally recognized faculty. This year’s event is sponsored by Major Sponsors: BERNINA/Hayes Sewing Machine Company, BERNINA Longarm/Domesticity, Brother/Byrne Sewing, Baby Lock/Hayes Sewing Machine Company, Janome/Pocono Sew &amp; Vac and Husqvarna Viking &amp; Pfaff/Sew ‘n Place. Open to the public, show tickets can be purchased on-site. General admission is $18 and includes re-admission for all days. Sunday only general admission is $16. Accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted free. Discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more can be arranged by contacting our office at (215) 862-5828. The Extravaganza’s daily hours are Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Local Event: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

Bucks County

New Hope-Lambertville

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

33 Years and Still Going Strong – The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center...

Everyone has fun at our bingo!! &nbsp; It’s at Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, 1375 Third Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055. Enter at the back of the church. Doors open at 1. Fun begins at 2!! &nbsp;$10 for adults; $5 for accompanying children 10 and under.

Local Event: Gift Basket Bingo

Northampton County

Hellertown-Lower Saucon

Gift Basket Bingo

Everyone has fun at our bingo!!   It’s at Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, 1375 Third Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055. Enter at...

The Colonial Theatre

Experience a hilarious, gentle, and lighthearted play written by and starring Dan Lauria (best known for his role as Jack Arnold, the beloved father on The Wonder Years). Starring alongside Lauria is Patty McCormack (who has starred in countless television, film and Broadway roles), a sophisticated poet who meets Lauria daily on a park bench to exchange wits and wax nostalgic. The two Broadway starts are donating their time and all proceeds from this hilariously touching performance will directly benefit the Alzheimer's Association and the Colonial Theatre.

Local Event: Just Another Day

Lehigh County

Upper Saucon

Just Another Day

Experience a hilarious, gentle, and lighthearted play written by and starring Dan Lauria (best known for his role as Jack...

Online:  Zoom

A new Facebook group has launched for single men and women ages 55 and up throughout the Lehigh Valley.Membership is completely free.
The group is open to anyone interested in meeting new people, building friendships (and possibly romantic partnerships!), and taking part in local social activities and online activities (giving members an opportunity to get to know each other in a low pressure setting before venturing out in person). 
The first online welcome Zoom meeting is Tuesday, 8:30pm on September 29, 2026.
To join, visit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lehighvalleysingles55plus" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/lehighvalleysingles55plus</a>

Local Event: FREE Social Group for Lehigh Valley Singles ages 55+ (Men and Women)

FREE Social Group for Lehigh Valley Singles...

A new Facebook group has launched for single men and women ages 55 and up throughout the Lehigh Valley.Membership is completely...

FREE Social Group for Lehigh Valley Singles ages 55+ (Men and Women)

Steel City Social Hall

Join the Saucon Valley Lions Club for an exciting afternoon of bingo featuring high-end bags from Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Coach. Admission includes 20 games with double boards, plus opportunities for basket raffles, 50/50 drawings, and door prizes. Support St. Luke's Pediatric Center by bringing a box of character Band-Aids for a special drawing entry.

Local Event: Designer Purse Bingo

Designer Purse Bingo

Join the Saucon Valley Lions Club for an exciting afternoon of bingo featuring high-end bags from Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and...

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Solder and Company Plumbing and Heating

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