I've done one in New Jersey for the last 2 years. This year there were 11 shops included over a 5 day period, all over the state. For $5 you get a "passport" to be stamped. At each shop you get a pattern for that shop's quilt and a recipe based on the theme (this year it was chocolate!) and you can buy a charm pack for the quilt and a charm. They all had a daily doorprize and if you went to all the shops you were entered for a grand prize. My DH does all the driving, so I can go at my own pace. We have a great time, and have found a couple of new (to me) shops and some pretty towns to go back and explore.