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Canvention Information

CANvention is the BCCA's biggest collector event, drawing breweriana collectors from around the U.S., Canada and the world. Nearly 1,000 members share several days of trading, buying, selling, socializing, sampling and enjoying the attractions of the host city. Come join us!
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Participants of recent Canventions enjoying themselves. Well, mostly!
Canvention 36, Kansas City, MO. September 6-9, 2006


Attractions & Shopping

Updated: 2009-04-15

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Springfield is celebrating 200 years in the “Land of Lincoln.” Live the Legacy through historicLincoln sites. There are more than 40 downtown sites to see, and many are free. A daily shuttle bus circles throughout Springfield, stopping at all the historic sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
GET YOUR KICKS Route 66, the classic old highway, once rambled through Springfield. Visit Shea’s Gas Station Museum and the Cozy Dog Drive In to get your kicks on Route 66.

www.visit-springfieldillinois.com

Headquarters Hotel

Updated: 2009-05-20

The Hilton, located in the historic downtown area of Springfield, is a 30-floor tower facility which has recently undergone a major renovation. Some of the newest room features include the famous Hilton Serenity bed and a 32-inch flat screen TV. The hotel has an indoor pool and an expansive fitness center, and high speed Internet access is available in every room. The Hilton Springfield room rate is just $109 + tax per night for either a 1-bed King room or 2-bed Queen Room. There is an attached parking garage for hotel guests for just $8 per day. For suite availability and rates, call the hotel at 1-217-789-2360 or 1-800-545-7300. The Hilton offers three convenient dining options—Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern, Starbucks Café and the Highland Room, which has a breakfast buffet each morning.Follow the link below for the BCCA's own reservation site at Hilton.com!

http://www.hilton.com

Trade Floor

Updated: 2009-04-15

IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL
The Convention Center is just across the street from the hotel, similar to the Charlotte and Pittsburgh CANvention arrangements. The Prairie Capital Convention Center is large enough that we can hold our seminars and set up display competition all within the same building. And, a returning feature—a lunch/snack bar on the trade floor—will be offered, plus beer will be available for purchase. During the three days of trading, everything you need to make trading easy and fun will be at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. EXTRA TRADE FLOOR TABLES Each registered member may reserve up to three (3) tables on the trade floor. The first table is $30, and each additional table (up to two additional) is $35. Use the registration form to reserve one, two or three tables.
Thursday - Trade Floor, 9 am - 5 pm
Friday - Trade Floor, 11 am - 5 pm
(opens at 11am following the General Business Meeting )
Saturday - Trade Floor, 8 am - 3 pm (Open to public 9 am - 3 pm).






Calendar of Events

Updated: 2009-05-20

REGISTER NOW ON-LINE
for CANvention!

Download Mail-in CANvention 39 Registration Form.PDF

CANvention 39 Events

CANVENTION AGENDA
September 8 & 9 Tuesday-Wednesday – Day and evening room-to-room trading
September 9 Wednesday Evening – Beer Can 75th Anniversary kickoff event
September 10 Thursday - Trade Floor, 9 am – 5 pm Thursday evening - Micro Night and President’s Welcome
September 11 Friday Morning – BCCA General Business Meeting, 8:30 am
Friday – Trade Floor, 11 am – 5 pm
Friday evening – Jersey Shore Hospitality
September 12 Saturday – Trade Floor, 8 am – 3 pm, Open to PUBLIC at 9 am Saturday evening – Cocktails and Banquet immediently followed by the Awards Ceremony which is Open to all attendees.

www.springfieldbcca09.com

Host City

Updated: 2009-04-15

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
You’ll find Springfield on Interstate 55 (originally Route 66)— an easy drive from any direction. Since it’s in the center of our largest concentration of BCCA members, nearly 70% of our membership will have a drive of eight hours or less. RV parking and hook-ups are at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, approximately five miles north of the Hilton. The location is great—Midwest BCCA CANventions are always our best attended, and this one will be no different. Expect a LARGE number of fellow attendees.

www.downtownspringfield.org

Transportation & Parking

Updated: 2009-04-15

For those flying, Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is linked with St. Louis Lambert airport and Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports. Both United and American Airlines fly into Springfield. If you are traviling by rail, Amtrak has daily stops in Springfield from both Chicago and St. Louis. The Hilton offers a complimentary shuttle service from the Springfield airport and from the Springfield Amtrak station.






Contact Information

Updated: 2009-05-21

More Information

Be sure to make your Hotel and CANvention reservations NOW before it's too late.
Check the Jun/Jul and Aug/Sep issues for more information.
Need a Chapter Sales Table at CANvention 39?
The cost is $20.00. Make check payable to BCCA and send it to BCCA Vice-President John Fatura at:
John Fatura 10696 Parker Court, South Lyon, MI 48178-9300.
Please mark Chapter Table on the envelope. Cut-off date is August 1, 2009.
If you have any questions - John's e-mail address is jafa@chartermi.net



Restaurants & Brewpubs

Updated: 2009-04-15

AROUND AND ABOUT
In addition to the on premise Bennigan's restaurant, downtown Springfield boasts more than 30 restaurants and bars, many within walking distance of the hotel. Beer can be purchased at both liquor stores and grocery stores. Many antique stores and shopping areas, numerous golf courses and outstanding attractions are nearby.















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