Anyone attend a CKC in 2022?

Where is it? I might go just to check it out.

I went to the one in April in IL. It wasn't as amazing as they used to be, but I wasn't unhappy I went. I went by myself and didn't do any classes or crops. I just wanted to shop and see what they were like now. The companies and products weren't as main stream as they used to be (more LSS and small companies), the selections for the "big" brands were hit or miss, and it seemed heavy on booths with pre-designed page kits, which aren't really my thing. There were some lines I was hoping to see in person and they weren't there. That can all vary from show to show since the vendors aren't always the same, though.

That said, I still enjoyed the day, and even wished I'd gotten there a bit earlier in the morning so I would have had more time. Since it was a little smaller, I didn't feel rushed, and I enjoyed browsing and taking my time to look through booths. I didn't have to stand in 15 minute lines to pay, and there was plenty of room to look around without feeling crowded and rushed or bumping into people constantly. Vendors had time to talk to you and help you find things or answer questions. I found some smaller companies that I'd never heard of, and I've continued to keep an eye on them since. I bought some things I wouldn't otherwise, and I've enjoyed them. I saw that The Ton stamps was exhibiting, which did kind of help me decide to go. I always think their stuff is pretty, but I never actually bought any, and I loved getting to see their products in person, and the make and takes for their booth were really fun.

Things have definitely changed, but overall it was ok and I'd go back for a day next year.

I went to CKC Lancaster the end of July. Spent so much money it's a crime. Very little older product. Go and support it. Lots to buy, good crops and classes.

I did. It was worth it to me but I only took one class (Mudd Puddles).
Cons - too many premade layouts for my taste. Classes were not really to my taste (my favorites were not there this year - Queen & Co). Hours felt too short - I didn’t want to take time from shopping to take a class.
Pros - lots of booths with new product. Variety was good (bling, sparkles, stamps, die cuts, paper). People were great. Prices were very good. Felt like 2019 again to me!
I would say it’s worth a try. I don’t know how much it would cost for you to get there but for me admission and parking was about the price of a movie, and I hadn’t gone in so long that the class cost and shopping spend was reasonable to me. I hope if you go you have a great time!

Haven't done a CKC in a while, I heard the one local to me was good. A lot of the vendors from Expo left and went to CKC.

I did Edison Expo a couple weeks ago, all 3 days of cropping. Vendors were much smaller, but I still found plenty and new to me things. Mostly stamping/cardmaking, not a lot of scrapbooking. But again, there were still interesting things, new things. I had a great time and got so much scrapping done. I keep meaning to type up a review post...one of these days.

I think maybe just reading reviews/facebook and keeping expectations in perspective is good. But yea, always a fun time to support the small vendors.

I went to the one in IL back in April. I took one class on alcohol markers. With the closing of the LSS around me it is one of the few chances to see products in person. I still prefer to see and "feel" product in person. Shopping online just isn't the same.