I have gone away for one....the one in Mt Carmel sound interesting.
I had one at my home for six women in February over one of those wacky federal holidays. They brought all their stuff and a homemade munchie. I have space to sleep over four but since they were local they all opted to sleep at home and come back in the am. Hours were Friday evening 6-9pm. Sat 9-9 and Sun 9-7. We didnt have prizes or anything but I thought about it....pincushions or something.
I provided continental breakfast, soft drinks and home made soup/chili for two days plus pizza for Friday pm. My basement is newly remodeled so I had two cutting stations, two pressing stations, a design area and a basting area. Everyone got their own "setup", table, electricity, lights and wastebasket.
We had fun and Im sure we will do it next year. You are more than welcome to come.