I go every year. It's about an hour and 20 minutes from me but definitely worth going. Like someone else said 12 plus gas is nothing considering in SoCal we don't have mass amounts of shows each year and we only get 2 others to choose from. If you are into reptiles; which if your on this forum I will assume you are lol, you will like the show. Plus meeting local breeders is always a plus and striking up new friendships are fantastic especially with people who share your interest. Nike said it best "Just Do It".