I just love to see the quilts in person. I like to look at vendors' booths, but usually only buy something if there is a $5 fabric booth or discount books. Not paying retail.
I also love the Paducah show not only for the quilts, but for the whole town! Love the places to eat and Hancock's and Eleanor Burns' stores. Love the pop up shops, the AQS $5 book sale, all the walking and antiques and other shops there. And the last time I went I even found a yoga class... Suzi at the Yoga Room was awesome!
I love the excitement for quilting that is in the air during Quilt Week in Paducah. I may try to go to their first Fall show this year.