I have heard it mentioned and feel the excitement . . . can someone tell me where it is and when? thanks

Can't wait.

http://www.americanquilter.com/shows_contests/

It's in Kentucky. I hear it's a wonderful quilt show with lots of vendors, though I have not been to it.

Paducah, KY. Just below southern Illinois. Great show and good times! Plan to spend a few DAYS there. Good luck trying to find a hotel room that is close tho.
sandy

Last time I checked the only rooms available are in towns close to Paducah. You'll have to drive or rent a car unless you are lucky to find a cancellation at a Paducah hotel. Thousands of quilters take over the town for a week and the town caters to the quilters. It't the town's yearly budget being made during that week so yes they love quilters! The town is very easy to drive around in, no traffic jams.

Paducah is a pretty town no matter when you visit. The river area is full of neat little shops and such. Even if you can't go for the quilt festival, the museum is great any time of the year.

I love the time of year they have the convention. Beautiful flowers all over!!
Nice town, I love it! :D

I agree. I think the beauty and relaxation of Padukah would get lost during the quilt show. We've spent a couple of days at a time there just walking by the river, going to the museum and shops. Some great restaurants and Hancocks of Paducah is at least half a day!

Paducah is Quiltcity USA. The AQS museum is there and worth the trip at any time