if you just want to look at the quilts and tour the vendors ... but not planning to shop 'til you drop, two days are plenty. that's time to see all the quilts, zip through the "shops", then go back to buy those things you absolutely have to have but can't get elsewhere for less. (not all the vendors discount their wares during the show.)
if you know you'll need to stop frequently to rest your feet and/or back you might consider three days.
if you will be looking for a new machine, plan your visit so you'll be there on the last day.
most of the machine vendors will offer deep discounts on their display and classroom machines if you agree to pick them up on the last day. it saves them the trouble of packing them up and getting them back to wherever they came from.
if you also want to visit area shops that won't be at the show, pad your itinerary accordingly.
you are likely to find good sales at those shops because they hope to attract tourist-quilters.
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