The Quilt Festival in Houston is an amazing experience! I have been for the past three years, the first time as an onlooker, the last two as a class-taker, Teacher's Pet and Quilt Angel. The entire event is a bit overwhelming. Expect lots and lots of people, sore and tired feet, sensory overload at every turn. Because you want to take in as much as time allows, getting your ticket(s) ahead of time will give one less long line to wait in. Even us locals who drive in or ride the Metro purchase in advance.