My favorite WW show was the first one held at Reliant in Houston some years ago. A gun show was going on next door. My planned purchase of a new (table saw, jointer, planer, etc.) managed to transform itself into a 40 caliber flintlock rifle.
Unlike Leon, I enjoy the shows at the Katy civic center. It's much smaller than Reliant, but not nearly the hassle to get into and out of, plus parking was free and not $15. A difference I note with the change in venue is that it seems the show is a bit more oriented toward the hobbyist. I now have all the "big iron" I need for the rest of my life (except for a 15" planer) and have zero interest in laser carving machines or those you feed a tree in one end and get a chair out the other. Someone who makes their living working wood might differ. I certainly enjoyed the hand tool seminars they have provided the last couple of years, and have improved my techniques from what I learned.
Would I go if it was back at Reliant? Sure, especially if it would be a large enough venue to convince Lee Valley to attend. And if they could schedule it the same weekend as the Houston Gun Collectors show, that would be a great, but very expensive weekend for me.
Regards, Roy