I lived in Paducah for 11 years and worked at Hancock's during the quilt show. The "population" of Paducah doubles during the quilt show.
You'll really enjoy it but usually have to have loding reservations months in advance. Some ladies I talked to while working had to get a motel in Chattanooga because they waited to long.
You'll enjoy it. One thing you really should see is the painting on the wall by the river, it's amazing. Also, you have to eat at Patty's restaurant in Grand Rivers, it's just down the road from Paducah. And another, you have to visit English's booth. They are some of the nicest machine dealers I know. I've lived in Ga. for the past seven years but still buy my machines from them. They're wonderful.
You could always try the b&b across the river from Paducah in Metropolis, Il. Also visit some of the antique shops in Paducah. I loved it there.