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.

Brookfield is 28 miles west.
Couple hotels there. I think the best western has a pool.

I think it is probably a good idea to book a room as soon as possible. I went with the super 8 as the host hotel was booked. Does anyone have a favorite eatery there in town that has a good American food menu? Thanks in advance.

The Pear Tree in Macon is one of best upscale restaurants anywhere in rural MO. Also one of the more expensive.

https://thepeartreerestaurant.com/

This one was HIGHLY reccomended to me as well. Can't wait to try it!

The last time we stayed in Macon, we ate several times at The Apple Basket. I've also heard great reports on the food at the big sale barn in town.

The Pear Tree does have very good food. It is a bit spendy though.
My wife's family lives in Macon, so we always eat here

For those staying at Moberly, be sure to go to Lula's Steakhouse.
It's my choice of the 2. Prices are better and portions are big, if you leave there not totally stuffed it's your fault.
Be there when they open or you will have an hour wait to get a table.
The food is worth the wait
THEY ARE CASH ONLY.

Hopefully I can make it to both places !

Just looked at the menu. I feel a fillet and prawns for dinner Friday night!

Don't forget to swing by the sale barn and pickup a camel or zebra. Think Friday is the last day of the exotic sale.

Depot Inn and Suites in Laplata still had 13 rooms as of today. 660-332-4669.
Stuff is filling up fast.