Sew Awareness 2026
The 23rd
South African
National Quilt Festival
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa
A celebration of quilting and textile art as a medium
for promoting environmental awareness.
Welcome to the home of the 23rd South African National Quilt Festival 2026.
As planning proceeds all the necessary information you will require will be shared with you here.
Exciting quilt competition, exhibitions and more…
Workshops and Shopping galore !
The Sew Awareness 2026 Festival begins in
The event starts on: Tuesday 7 July to Saturday 11 July 2026
- Watch our introduction video below
Click the cards above for more information & links.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), forms part of Nelson Mandela Bay. Our city has so much to offer to visitors, not only is it steeped in history, but boasts a beautiful beachfront and coastline. Visitors can also take time to experience the BIG 5 at our Addo National Game Park as well as many other interesting Game Parks around the city.
There are shopping centres in abundance, together with many Bed and Breakfasts on offer all over the city as well as many Hotels on the beachfront. Our airport is very accessible. Healthcare is also readily available in need. Collegiate Girls High School is steeped in history, founded in 1873.
Port Elizabeth Accommodation
The Port Elizabeth Metro Bed and Breakfast Association (PEMBBA) is the official representative organisation of over 100 quality approved Port Elizabeth Accommodation establishments.
Accommodation options are Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses, Lodges, Self-catering and more. In order to ensure the traveller’s peace of mind all accommodation establishments of members are annually audited for quality and standards compliance.
This PEMBBA on-line Accommodation Directory provides the traveller with location maps, information on and direct contact details of accredited accommodation establishments as well information on tourist activities in Port Elizabeth.
To view and book accommodation – visit the PEMBBA website here
