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About this trip
Is this trip on your "bucket list"? The legendary Paducah, Kentucky AQS Quiltweek awaits you when you join this 5 night/6 day Motor Coach trip with friends and fellow quilters. Trip highlights include shopping at the original Hancock Fabric Store, considered the nation's largest. Of course, the primary highlight is the American Quilters Society show and contest! Spend two full days admiring hundreds of quilts on display, register for a class, enjoy demonstrations and just being in the company of other Quilters! As a world-class, UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, there will also be time for exploration in town. Visitor favorites include the National Quilt Museum, the Clemens Fine Arts Center and the famous "Wall to Wall" Floodwall Murals
Cancellation policy
Final payment dates and Cancellation policy: Final payment is due on March 1, 2023. A full refund will apply if you decide to cancel prior to this date. After that time, a full or partial refund is dependent on me reselling your seat and/or me recovering any out-of-pocket expenses. Trip insurance will also be available"
Pick up Points
My bus company, Carolina Coach & Limousine is located in Myrtle Beach so it starts the progressive pickups from there. Following that I will arrange departure locations in Brunswick County and Wilmington before traveling west on I40.
Roommate Finder
If you are considering the trip and would prefer to find a roommate rather than book a single reservation, let Patty know so that I can attempt to coordinate your request. Use the blue "Ask a Question" button to contact Patty or email me at tripsbypatty@gmail.com
Payment Options
Please note that you have payment options. 1. Credit card but there is a fee. 2. ACH bank draft - no fee or 3. You can send Patty a check. If you choose to do this, please email me at tripsbypatty@gmail.com or call 404-791-3166
What’s included
- MotorcoachTransportation on a luxury 34 passenger motor coach
- AccommodationsThree nights at the Comfort Inn in Paducah. This hotel is 6 miles from the show and was renovated in 2018.
- AccommodationsOne night in the Best Western Plus in Knoxville, TN en route to Paducah
- AccommodationsOne night in the Biltmore Village Hampton Inn on the way home
- AdmissionTwo days admission and the Quilt Show Catalog
- BreakfastBreakfast included at the hotel each day
- ExtrasSnacks & water on the bus
What’s not included
- Lunch & dinner each dayPatty will provide dining suggestions.
Itinerary
Day One /April 25- Multiple departure locations will be offered. We have an approximate 9 hour ride this day including meal and rest stops to Knoxville, TN where we overnight.
Day Two/April 26 - Depart Knoxville and make the approximate 6 hour ride to Paducah so that we can shop ahead of the crowds at the Hancock Fabric Store. There will also be time to get acclimated and enjoy the town this evening.
Day Three and Four- Show Days! - April 27 & 28 Spend all of your time at the Show or combine it with time spent in the historic district of Paducah. A trolley transports visitors throughout the town. Shuttle times will also be coordinated during the day back to the hotel. Patty will have town maps, guides and other optional visitor activity information available.
Day Five/April 29 - Travel back east to the coast with an overnight stop in Asheville
Day Six /April 30-Return home with new friends, good memories and new creative ideas!