Must do all the vendors thru out the convention center. Leave no nook or cranny unexplored. Of course look at all the quilts, they are gorgeous & beautiful. Then there's downtown Paducah (past the Museum)that has all kinds of vendors tucked away in the old building. Take a bottle of water with you & a tote bag, lots of money & of course your charge card. Make a list starting now of things to look for. Have to see Eleanor, she's hillarious & has tons of stuff to buy. The museum if you like doing that. The Rotary is ok for quilts but they do have good vendors. I always like the Hoffman challenge. Very interesting to see. Then from there take a break....start all over! As far as a room, don't think you're gonna find one. I just booked about 2 wks ago & could only get a room for Tues & Wed. which is fine with me. Be warned that Friday & Saturday is the very busy day. Buses by the fleet come in & pack them into the convention center. Patti's is wonderful to eat at. We go there about every other time because you have to have reservations. Take as little with you as possible to carry in because by the time you come out, your arms will be full! Take a tote