Events @ Market Street Inn and nearby Springfield, Illinois
G O L F: REMEMBER: YOU MAY PLAY GOLF FOR FREE WHEN YOU STAY AT THE MARKET STREET INN BED & BREAKFAST. ASK YOUR INNKEEPER FOR DETAILS. 2010 GOLF "STAY & PLAY PACKAGE" DAILY @ LAKE SHORE, PIPER GLEN & OTHER COURSES. CALL THE MARKET STREET INN @ 800.500.1466 Make your twosome or foursome----4 passes for daily golf.
BRS stands for Bottomly, Ruffing and Schalk, three baseball players of note, much of whose memorabelia are at the museum in Nokomis, IL just about 16 miles south of Taylorville, IL. Reserve your room at the Market Street Inn and enjoy the weekend. Check out www.brsmuseum.org . www.tvillemainst@consolidated.net www.downtowntaylorville.com Sunday afternoon is the time to dine out and a good place to do it is at Gambino's Louisiana Restaurant where there is live music from noon to 3 pm every SUNDAY. Enjoy the acoustic guitar sounds of local attorneyTom Lacy and friends along with a New Orleans menu with a Cajun hint to it. In season, oysters on the half shell & fresh shrimp. One of our favorites and maybe yours too.
Yes, Taylorville has a wide variety of restaurants where your need for tasty food may be satisfied. Just ask your innkeeper for directions.
--Taylorville's finest restaurant now has a website which is www.oneeastmarket.com . .
Gambino's--go to lunch or dinner if you call the noon meal that at Gambino's Louisiana Restaurant and enjoy fine acoustic music by Tom Lacy on Sundays from 12 to 3.. The menu offerings are all bayou and not spicy unless you want it to be. Gaetano Gambino makes bi-weekly trips to New Orleans for fresh oysters in season, crawfish, shrimp and catfish. Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez, which, for us northeners means, "Let the Good Times Roll".
Golf Stay & Play packages. Lakeshore Golf Course is less than 10 minutes & open on days when temperature is 40 degrees and above. Call innkeeper 800.500.1466 for details.
Fair" and view and purchase all sorts of fine art works. Normally one finds paintings by known artists, pottery, collage art and jewelry, just to mention some of the types of art displayed for sale. Art on the Square in on the Christian County Courthouse lawn just two blocks from the Market Street Inn.
Saturday, June 5, All day on the infield of the racetrack of the Christian County Fairgrounds will be the Annual Blackhorse Pow Wow. This event is a sharing of Native American Heritage with traders, performers, story tellers and vendors coming from all over the US.
June 5 & 6, Saturday and Sunday is the Quarter Midget Regional race at Christian County Quarter Midget Association (CCQMA) race track located in the Christian County Fairgrounds about 12 blocks from the Market Street Inn. This is your race headquarters when coming to Taylorville, IL. Great rooms, wonderful, filling breakfasts and cool beverages, not to mention the amenities found here.
July 2010 July 4 weekend: stay 3 nights & get third night for 1/2 price, also includes FREE golf.
Free Golf when you stay at the Market Street Inn. Taylorville Lakeshore Golf Course is rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a fun, challenging, mature course located on the shores of Lake Taylorville. Our corporate membership allows us to offer 4 rounds of golf per day, barring blackout dates, 4 days per week. Walk this beautiful course or rent a cart. However you do it, FREE GOLF is a real deal and available ONLY at the Market Street Inn.
Taylorville is all about dining. What is your pleasure? American, Chinese, Mexican, Pizza and other Italian specialties, Louisiana with a Cajun hint, Greek, Fast food, then you will find it here. Within 30 minutes there are a whole bunch more. Go to The Area on our left menu and scroll down to descriptions of some of our restaurants.
July 3, Saturday morning is the Farmers' Market on the East Side of the National Registry, Historic Square in Taylorville. Find the finest and freshest in locally grown produce. Maybe even some early tomatos by now. The Farmers' Market is located just 2 short blocks from the Market Street Inn.
July 3, Saturday, Macon Speedway and 95Q will hold the Firecracker 40's for Late Model and Modifieds. There will be a Fireworks Display this evening at the track. Make the Market Street inn your lodging headquarters in Central Illinois.
July 4, Sunday, Christian County Quarter Midget Assn. (www.ccqma.com ) will have a regular race in the afternoon.
July 4, Sunday there will be a massive fireworks display at the Marina at Lake Taylorville, just about 3.5 miles from the fabulous Market Street Inn. You can't go wrong by staying with us.
July 5-9, Monday thru Friday is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Motocross Camp Week at South Fork Dirt Riders. Many of you will accompany your children and will need lodging. Make your headquarters at the Market Street Inn where you can wash away that track dust and sooth those aching bones and muscles in a double whirlpool tub. Call us for a weekly rate and treat yourself to a great camp.
July 6 thru 11 is the time for the Christian County Fair in Taylorville, IL. Visit their website at www.christiancountyfair.com for a schedule of events this year. Make your place to stay for the fair at the Market Street Inn just 12 short blocks from the fairgrounds.
July 7, Wednesday evening an old fashioned tradition still lives on. The Wednesday Evening Taylorville Municipal Band Concert. Of course, there are different featured guests and different music each week. Bring a blanket or bring a lawn chair and have a good time. The Band Concert happens on the east lawn of Hershey Towers just about 5 short blocks from the Market Street Inn.
July 10, Saturday, have breakfast at the Market Street Inn and walk two short blocks to the National Registry Taylorville Square and browse and shop the Farmers' Market. Find the finest and freshest in locally grown produce, fresh meats, crafts, sometimes music and entertainment and surprises. As long as you are there, shop the stores around the square. Have fun, make new friends, renew old friendships and simply enjoy.
July 10 & 11, Saturday and Sunday, the South Fork Dirt Riders track will hold 2 days of Motocross. Sunday's racing is for District 17 Bonus Points If you were here all week, just extend. If you are only coming in for the weekend of racing, please call the Market Street Inn for a reservation. You will be glad you stayed with us.
July 14, Wednesday evening is the time to go to the Taylorville Municipal Band Concert on the east lawn of Hershey Towers just about 5 blocks from the Market Street Inn. This is a Taylorville tradition which has spanned the decades. Just good old fashioned fun.
July 18, Sunday, Christian County Quarter Midget Assn. will hold the Larry Barry Race on Sunday afternoon. Make your reservation to stay at the Market Street Inn.
July 21, Wednesday evening finds a good, old fashioned tradition happening on the east lawn of Hershey Towers. The Taylorville Municipal Band performs in concert so bring your lawn chair or a blanket and have a good time. This event happens about 5 blocks from the Market Street Inn.
July 21, 22 & 23, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is the Morrisonville Picnic in Morrisonville, IL, just about 9 miles from the Market Street Inn. Come for all 3 days and ask for a 3 night discount from your innkeepers. The Morrisonville Picnic features local fun, talent shows and food and beverages, not to mention, the Home of the World's Largest Bullfrog Jumping Contest. Not to be missed!
July 23 & 24: Taylorville High School Class of 1968 is having a 60th birthday party
July 25, Sunday will be a day of Motocross at South Fork Dirt Riders track which is located just about 7 miles from the Market Street Inn where you will be happy you stayed. Afternoon Innkeepers' Reception on Saturday, double whirlpool tubs, king and queen beds, hearty country breakfast. Wow!
July 25, Sunday will be a day of racing at Christian County Quarter Midget Assn. track which is located about 12 blocks from the Market Street Inn. This is the 3rd points race of the season.
July 28, Wednesday evening is the Taylorville Municipal Band Concert night on the east lawn of Hershey Towers. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and walk 5 short blocks from the Market Street Inn and have a good, old fashioned time.
July 31, Saturday, there will be a night race at the Christian County Quarter Midget Assn. track. Book your weekend at the Market Street Inn.
August 2010
Free Golf when you stay at the Market Street Inn. Taylorville Lakeshore Golf Course is rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a fun, challenging, mature course located on the shores of Lake Taylorville. Our corporate membership allows us to offer 4 rounds of golf per day, barring blackout dates, 4 days per week. Walk this beautiful course or rent a cart. However you do it, FREE GOLF is a real deal and available ONLY at the Market Street Inn.
Taylorville is all about dining. What is your pleasure? American, Chinese, Mexican, Pizza and other Italian specialties, Louisiana with a Cajun hint, Greek, Fast food, then you will find it here. Within 30 minutes there are a whole bunch more. Go to The Area on our left menu and scroll down to descriptions of some of our restaurants.
August 13 & 14: Taylorville High School Class of 1970 is having its 40th reunion. Call now 800.500.1466 to book to avoid being disappointed. Two night minimum w/ third night @ 1/2 price. FREE golf !!
August 20 & 21: Taylorville High School Class of 1975 is having its 35th reunion. Call now 800.500.1466 to book--2 night minimum. Third night @ 1/2 price. FREE golf !!
August 28, Saturday, Olivio's Chicago Hot Dogs & Etc. will be hosting a Hot Dog Eating Contest this afternoon. There will be a band on the patio where the contest will be held. Come and stay at the Market Street Inn, compete in Olivio's Contest and have a great time. Olivio's is located just 2 short blocks from the Market Street Inn and has a fine offering of Hot Dogs and other tasty foods as well.
September 2010
Free Golf when you stay at the Market Street Inn. Taylorville Lakeshore Golf Course is rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a fun, challenging, mature course located on the shores of Lake Taylorville. Our corporate membership allows us to offer 4 rounds of golf per day, barring blackout dates, 4 days per week. Walk this beautiful course or rent a cart. However you do it, FREE GOLF is a real deal and available ONLY at the Market Street Inn.
Taylorville is all about dining. What is your pleasure? American, Chinese, Mexican, Pizza and other Italian specialties, Louisiana with a Cajun hint, Greek, Fast food, then you will find it here. Within 30 minutes there are a whole bunch more. Go to The Area on our left menu and scroll down to descriptions of some of our restaurants.
September 3 & 4: Kincaid Illinois High School class of 1960 is having its 50th reunion
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 17, 18 & 19 is the weekend set for the Taylorville High School Class of 1955 reunion is having its 55 year reunion and is a "must attend" event. Book your multi-night stay at the Market Street Inn & get third night for 1/2 price. Central Illinois finest lodging for the past 16 years. Folks who travel understand why the Market Street Inn offers the best value for your lodging choice when coming to Taylorville, Christian County and Central Illinois. The only AAA approved lodging in area.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September, 24, 25 & 26 is the weekend set for the Taylorville High School Class of 1960 reunion. Yes, this will be your 50 year reunion and you will not want to miss this one. Plan now to stay at the Market Street Inn which offers the finest lodging found in Central Illinois as well as Taylorville and Christian County. People who understand fine lodging have chosen the Market Street Inn since 1994. Special pricing: third night 1/2 price & FREE golf.
October 2010
Free Golf when you stay at the Market Street Inn. Taylorville Lakeshore Golf Course is rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a fun, challenging, mature course located on the shores of Lake Taylorville. Our corporate membership allows us to offer 4 rounds of golf per day, barring blackout dates, 4 days per week. Walk this beautiful course or rent a cart. However you do it, FREE GOLF is a real deal and available ONLY at the Market Street Inn.
Taylorville is all about dining. What is your pleasure? American, Chinese, Mexican, Pizza and other Italian specialties, Louisiana with a Cajun hint, Greek, Fast food, then you will find it here. Within 30 minutes there are a whole bunch more. Go to The Area on our left menu and scroll down to descriptions of some of our restaurants.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 8,9 & 10 is the weekend set for the Taylorville High School Class of 1965 reunion. Yes, this will be your 45 year reunion and you are sure to attend. Stay at Taylorville and Christian County as well as Central Illinois Finest Lodging right here in Taylorville, the Market Street Inn. There are many reasons why people who know choose to stay at the Market Street Inn. FREE golf !! Third night 1/2 price !!
November 2010
December 2010
Quilters' Special---call 217.824.7220 for details
Scrapbookers' Special---call 217.824.7220
Murder Mystery Special for 2010: to be announced