If you are going this spring, there might not even be a hotel reservation you can get. They book up early. We camp at the state park in Metropolis, IL. I've gone to the spring show several times and I absolutely love it. I've met many of the quilting stars (and YES, some do want applause after every few words they speak, but that's another story). The quilts are unbelievable and there are so many. I will go again this year, if I can. I definitely recommend the spring show.