Central Illinois Bed and Breakfast the Market Street Inn

 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Myrna, our chief innkeeper, is a survivor of  6 months. Our effort in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to invite you to a stay at the Market Street Inn Bed and Breakfast for the weekend of Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30 or anytime through November 21, 2010 AND  10%  of your room rate will be donated to Cups for the Cure and/or Breast Cancer Research.  The donation will be in your name.

Some special events in Taylorville, IL   

** One East Market Restaurant invites you to make a $15 donation to attend a tasting of five fabulous wines and a complimentary, hand painted wine glass.  11 am to 5 pm    You may purchase any of the wines either by the bottle or case and all proceeds will go to breast cancer awareness and research in a ten-county area in Central Illinois.

** Lunch on the “Pink Plate Special” for $8.50 and $1.00 of each lunch will go to breast cancer research.

** The drink of the day at One East Market Restaurant will be the Flirtini Special for $7.50. Each Flirtini Special sold makes a $2.50 donation to Breast Cancer Research.

** There will be a 50/50 drawing and Gift Basket Raffles.

** There will be Art Bra’s on display, one by your innkeeper, and you may let your $$ vote for your favorite and, of course, all proceeds go to breast cancer awareness and research.

** There is NO COVER CHARGE for live music by 48 Connection from 5 to 8 PM. This band is known for their roadhouse blues and rock music.

Have fun, donate to a very worthy cause and enjoy Central Illinois finest lodging.  See us at www.marketstreetinn.com/

On Sunday, October 31st, Garlic Fest II will happen at the K of C Hall in Morrisonville, IL  just about 9 miles from the Market Street Inn Bed and Breakfast.  Tickets are $8 at the door and what a good time you will have.  Garlic!!!!  The doors will open at 1 PM and Bagna Cauda will be ready about 1:30 PM.  This gives you time to soak up a bunch of Bagna and beer preparing for the meal which will be at approximately 3:30 PM consisting of Garlic Sausage, Slaw & Mostaccioli.  There will be music by “The Music Men” from 3:30 to 7:30 PM.  Garlic Fest II is a revived area tradition and golly, did we miss it when it was gone.  Thanks for the revival.  You cannot have more down home fun than is available here.      

Bagna Cauda Recipe

Garlic Fest II Where Garlic is King

From these Peppers come great Chilli

Come to Taylorville, Illinois and compete, participate or just enjoy the fun, food and frolic at the 25th Annual Chillifest beginning Friday afternoon, October 15, all day Saturday the 16th and most of Sunday October 17th. Sponsored by the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce and sanctioned by the International Chili Society there will be categories for Red Chili, Green Chili and Salsa. The”Chillinois Regional” takes place on Saturday, October 16 and the Central States Regional Cookoff takes place on Sunday, October 17.  Go to www.chillifest.info/ for all the categories, entry forms and schedule of events.

Red Chilli for judging and tasting

The Fall Colors will be peaking, the chili will be great, the entertainment will be funon our National Historic Registry town square.  There is also a “Bring your Own” wine taste and share on the front porch of the Market Street Inn just 2 short blocks from all of the Chili fun.  We look forward to you being here.

Visit Lincoln's Home while staying at our Illinois inn

Fall is a super time for a getaway in Central Illinois. The weather is lovely, the crowds are thin, and there is plenty to do. We offer several specials at our Springfield area Bed and Breakfast – there is certainly one right for you.

We are still celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and Central Illinois is still THE place to be to honor Honest Abe. Book our Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Special, and head just a few miles up to Springfield to visit the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Lincoln in Illinois, Photographs by Ron Schramm, is an excellent (and free) exhibit in the Presidential Library that runs through September 30. Traditional and non-commercial Lincoln statues are the subject of the photographs, and when gathered together they are an interesting lot. Illinois Stories, running through August 31, 2010, explores in depth the history of Lincoln’s home state.

Our Early Autumn Special encourages you to stay two or three nights in our Central Illinois inn. Visit Lincoln’s Home. Bring your bikes or walking shoes and plan to spend a day on the Lincoln Prairie Bike Trail. Bring your spouse and celebrate a honeymoon or anniversary. Or just bring a book, and plan to spend a couple of days being pampered and relaxing. We’ll feed you a tasty, wholesome breakfast each morning to energize you for the day ahead, no matter what you choose to do.

Celebrate Route 66 in Central Illinois.

Make your plans now for a visit to the 8th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield Illinois, September 25 – 27. This free festival is just a few minutes down the road from our Central Illinois bed and breakfast. Over 1,000 unbelievably cool cars will be on site, along with music, food and entertainment. There is no cost for spectators. If you are interested in displaying your classic automobile, register at the International Route 66 Festival.

Live music from The Hit Men, Groove Daddies, Strange Brew and others will keep your spirits high as you check out all the interesting rides. During the day, you’ll enjoy events such as the Poker Race and the Swap Meet. This is fun for the whole family.

Our Taylorville Il lodging is close to Springfield, and offers plenty of small town charm. You’ll have a peaceful place to rest from the day’s activities. Plus, we’ll energize you each morning with a home cooked, delectable breakfast. What a great way to spend a weekend!