Yes, I agree, not only admission fee, but class fees...I was just looking at the longarm show which will be in Springfield Illinois this year $100.00+ for 3hr. hands on-2/3 to a machine....+ class kit(?)..... Figure 20 per class...other just sewing technique classes...class fee + kit fee....can be a bit much.....was going to go....don't need any classes....can learn new techniques other and less expensive ways....decision made!