We lived in Memphis, TN for 18 years, during which time I became a charter member of the American Quilter's Society and went to the show at Paducah each year for 17 years...loved it! Believe me, it has enough going on to wear you out...lots of venders, beautiful quilts, good classes, quilt museum, on and on. You've got lots of choices...I've never been to Houston but I heard it's greater than Paducah. Let us know what you decide!