Something I forgot to mention above.
There is also the Grand Rivers show which is held at the same time as the Paducah show. It has only about 150 quilts and more "down home" quality. Some like it better because the winner is chosen by "viewers choice." It is about 20 minutes from Paducah out by the Lakes and there is a wonderful restaurant out there...Patti's Settlement. The botanical garden there is fun to stoll through...very relaxing after the Paducah crowds.