First and foremost expect to have a really good time! Be prepared to spend lots of time at the show. Most shows have a vendor mall where vendors have lots and lots fun things to buy. As mentioned before, ask before taking pictures. Most vendors do not allow pictures of items in their booths. The WSQ show in Spokane, WA has Cd's for sale with pictures of most of the quilts on them----nice to have as you don't have people walking in front of you when you are taking a picture.