We tried to see everything when we were there last year so I assume others do the same. Don't worry about being by the bathrooms - everybody makes their way that direction at some point during the day. You may actually be in one of the busiest spots! I don't know much about gourds, but I know they're really COOL! Looking forward to talking to you!
Don't forget to talk to the people at the EIPS booth(Eastern Iowa Pond Society) If you don't have a pond and want one. Or if you have one and want to meet other ponders, These are the people to get involved with. Here's their web sight: http://www.eips.org/
Schedule of events for the Eastern Iowa Garden and Landscape Show: Main Stage 10:00 - Lee Zieke and Lindsay Lee, Willowglen Nursery 11:00 - Lucinda Mays, Heritage Gardening on IPTV 12:00 - The music of Mike Maas and Carlis Faurot 1:45 - The Mays and Lees Panel Presentation
Oh I didn't see the EIPS on the list! GREAT! I'm getting pretty antsy about the show myself. Trouble is, there's a dog show at kirkwood too!! DARN IT! I might have to sneak out for a bit to see my favorite dog groups. :)