Hampton Roads quilt show is great; lots of venders with lots of new things and some interesting classes. Raleigh is the one that I like to take classes at because they supply the machines so that I dont have to lug them around. Last yr I took a FMQ class and it was on the Viking Ruby which was the machine that I owned at that time. To me that was great. They don't have as many venders but the show is for all sewing so the vendors are for quilting and making clothes, etc and so are the classes. Hampton Roads is closer to home and I'll go everyday. I have to travel a few hours to Raleigh but my friend lives there and we go together. It's great to be able to share this experience with a friend because at home only my daughter and 6yr old grandson like to go with me. I love taking my grandson; he ask more questions than I do. I've also heard by many that the Hershey PA show is great plus lots of local things to see.