I have been to a few quilt shows and guild shows. some they asked for a donation and some there was a 2-5 dollar fee. there is a huge quilt show once a year that is around 10 to get into but there are around 100+ vendors and well over 100+ quilts of all types. but the local guild shows i wouldn't pay more than 2-5 for just because i don't have lots of money to throw around. I also like when kids under 10 are free. mostly because my kids are 3+4 years old and they go everywhere with me.