Looking for a decent hotel, preferably with a pool. Comfort Inn is booked. I
Closestni found is in La Plata, but would like to be closer to fair grounds.

These are the other hotels we've got listed in the area, plus some rental contacts.

Super 8 BY Wyndham, 203 E Briggs Dr. Macon MO 63552
660-262-4241

American Best Value Inn & Suites 28933 Sunset Dr, Macon MO 63552
660-385-2125

Travelier Motel
201 E Briggs Dr, Macon MO 63552
213-594-7550

Depot Inn &Suites
1245 N Brown St, Laplata MO 63549
660-332-4669

Rentals in/around Macon
Maria's Place 660-651-7204
Joy Cambell 660-676-9844
Mark Niedhauser 214-914-6550
Shelmadine Outfitters, Bunk Style Rooms, Ronald Shelmadine, 660-349-8568

It's probably best to call each one to check availabilty.

Trivago shows slim pickings for hotel availability during the convention depending on the dates you're looking at. Now that may be because of group room blocks or they may actually be full. It shows only Travelier Motel has a few rooms available for the entire convention, Thursday night through Sunday morning.

If nothing else, Kirksville is 30 min north and Moberly 30 min south. Both have several motels. If all else fails, Columbia is 60 min south. Columbia has thousands of hotel rooms.