After I went to my first big show I was hooked. It was the San Diego Quilt Show. And It was so fun to see what other people do. Then my sister had me come up to Ontario for the Road to California show - it was bigger and we decided it was better to buy the pass, so we went the first day and looked over all that we could. Went back the second day to see what we over-looked. I do the same thing with the San Diego show now. Usually go with a friend and go back the next day to see what I missed. The shows have gotten so crowded it is easier to go back a second day. Not to mention, it is fun. Also, it gives me a chance to decide if I really want something and not impulse buy, I try to wait to buy something until just before I leave unless it is very light to carry.