It's a wonderful time! I live about 10 miles from Shipshee and love going whenever I can. So many great shops to visit and there is always a magnificent display of quilts at the event center. If you come down try to make sure you can take at few days (I've already put in my vacation time from work!) Like WMUTeach said there are many more shops that are near. It's the best part about living in/near and Amish community, so many quilt shops!!
If you decide to come, and want to meet up for QB gathering let me know!