I am very interested in attending the Paducah Quilt Show in April of 2012. I am know looking at the lodging that is available. Can anyone on the board give me suggestions as to what places would be in walking distance or closest to the show. Would appreciate any info on the show.

i don't know what is the closest...but, my mom lives there and i've gone the last two years in a row. it was so much fun. they have GREAT shuttle service that they provide to the quilters there. you can probably get some local guidence through the Paducah Qiult Museum. they are very helpful there. :D

Thanks so much. I will be checking with the Quilt Museum there.

I am fortunate to live in the area so that is not a problem for me, however, if you want to go, you really need to get your reservations in now. The show is spread over a large area and like it was said, they have wonderful shuttle services during this time.

Maybe if there is enough interest next year several of us could meet there for a lunch or something. Then we could put faces and names together!

My sister and I went 4 years ago and it was a blast. Shuttle excellent. Haven't been able to get rooms at hotels since then. They all book up when they leave for the following year and get first choice on rooms. When we put in for waiting lists have never been called. AQS site has some suggestions, but they all involve driving out of town 30 mins or so.

So if we were to get a room out of Paducah how hard is it to find a parking space? Will we have to walk several blocks to get where the action is? Thanks for your help.

A get together sounds really good would be great to know who we are communicating with.

Everyone who is looking for lodging be sure to try Murray and Land Between the Lakes. Although they are 20 to 30 miles from Paducah there are excellent shuttle buses once you get to Paducah. You can park just about anywhere and grab a bus to get to the next place. Also, Metropolis,IL which is just across the river.

You might also try calling AQS to see if they know of any bed/breakfasts. I know they have been trying to find any private homes that may allow someone to stay in an extra bedroom.
Good luck...it is a great show.

Have you checked AQS's website regarding the show? Most of your questions will be answered there.
As others have said, it will be very difficult to find lodging at this late date. My friend was on the cancellation list for 2 years before she was able to get a room. She could not get on the regular waiting list for a hotel room because the hotels only book up to one year in advance, and they give first dibs to returning customers. She would call on the last day of the show for the following year and they'd be full already. I have another friend who stays at a campground in a neighboring town and drives into Paducah.

Here are some links that might help.
Bed & Breakfasts and renting private rooms:
http://www.americanquilter.com/shows..._breakfast.php

Parking info:
http://www.americanquilter.com/docum...arking_map.pdf

There are lots of small towns around Paducah and have reasonable room rates. I drive there so it's no problem staying 30 or so miles away. I let hotels.com find the room and I book online. Parking is not a problem so don't worry about that. Park at Hancock's or the Mall or the Museum area and take the shuttle buses.