I honestly believe if we werent bodybuilding fans or we didnt love the life...we wouldnt be on these forums. We're all fans here...we should all support the industry. I feel it is almost like my duty to attend all the local shows.
Here in Chicago...there are alot of shows...pretty much every month from April-Sep. Sometimes 2 in a month. Southern Wisconsin or northwest Indiana has shows so I try to make it to them as well. The only pro show I attend is the ASC.