I went about 15 years ago...and hope to go back sometime again...maybe after I retire. Hancocks was an awesome place to get great buys on fabric. Too long ago for me to make any other recommendations..but have fun visiting all the vendors. We did take advantage of church suppers while we were there and had great food at a good price, so you might want to check that out vs going out for some of your meals. The churches had special seatings for quilters ...you signed up for what time you wanted to eat at. We even got the recipes at one of the churches we went to.