They have a lot of vendors there so make sure you have a good sturdy tote bag unless you drop of your bag with the scouts. A camera for all the beautiful quilts. If you ever take a class they have a student opening view the night before the show and it is easier to take pictures and see the quilts without hundreds of people in the way. I have seen ricky timms and alex anderson there quite a few time so it is always nice to see them. I would take a small note book to write down where you saw an item so you can go back otherwise its like finding a needle in a haystack if you don't get it right then and there. I never remember where I saw something i might want and then when I decide I want it I end up going back through many shops to find it. If you are looking for an awesome dealer in so cal make sure to stop and see moores. I have always had excellent service from them, they deal brother, babylock, juki, pfaff and bernina.