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).
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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.
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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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