Yup, I went this year and last year.
It is definitely worth it.
AKC rules state that dogs not entered into the show can't come.
Besides comformation, there is also agility, duck herding with Border Collies, adoptions, pet therapy and K9 cop demos. Michigan Veterinary Specialists were there talking about CPR and common toxins in dogs. They also have "Meet the Breed" talks.
Marley and Uno were there this year.
The vendors were okay. A few of them were good...the rest just average.
Because it is a bench show, you can walk up and down the aisles and meet the dogs and pet some of them when they aren't showing. Some of the breeders will talk to you also. We met a 4.5 pound Yorkie girl...cute as ever.