The 2026
International Buster Keaton Society
Convention
Friday & Saturday, October 2nd & 3rd, 2026
Members Discount Save Now!
2026 International Buster Keaton Society Convention
Muskegon, Michigan
October 2nd & 3rd, 2026
Join us in Muskegon October 2nd & 3rd, 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Battling Butler and The General!
The Damfinos will again return to Muskegon, Michigan to celebrate the joy and laughter of Buster Keaton. We will have two days of talks on Keaton, rare Keaton on film, a walking tour of his childhood stomping grounds, an auction, a raffle, a banquet and showings of Battling Butler and The General at the beautiful Frauenthal Theater to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Bring your best 20s attire to celebrate at our speakeasy after the films.
Below you will find hotel booking info and a link to buy your passes for the convention. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Lodging & Accommodations: 2026 Damfinos Convention
VERY IMPORTANT CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Registration is officially gearing up for our 2026 gathering! While the convention committee finalizes the schedule of events to celebrate the centennial year for The General and Battling Butler, we want to ensure our members don’t miss out on our discounted lodging block.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the Damfinos at our host hotel. Please review the registration guidelines below to secure your accommodations early.
Group Room Rates & Availability
Discounted group rates are available to convention attendees on a first-come, first-served basis for standard room types (a mix of standard rooms with one king bed or two queen beds):
- Wednesday, September 30th: $129 / night + tax
- Thursday, October 1st: $129 / night + tax
- Friday, October 2nd: $149 / night + tax
- Saturday, October 3rd: $149 / night + tax
Please note: There is no minimum night stay required to access the Damfinos group pricing.
How to Book Your Room
To guarantee you receive the negotiated society rate, you must use one of the two following registration methods:
- Book Online: Visit our Exclusive Reservation Page to book directly through the hotel’s portal. (Note: Dedicated group booking links can occasionally be finicky on mobile devices; using a desktop web browser is highly recommended).
- Book by Phone: Call the hotel directly at 231.720.4200 and use prompt ‘5’ to speak to the front desk. When speaking with the agent, you must explicitly state that you are booking with the “Buster Keaton | Damfinos Convention” block over the weekend of October to receive the discount.
All reservations require a valid credit or debit card at the time of booking to confirm and secure your reservation. You will not be charged up front if you are concerned with immediate travel costs.
Room Block Cut-Off Deadline
- The room block closes on September 5th.
- Reservations MUST be made on or before this date to guarantee a room at the block rate. If you miss the cutoff date, unreserved rooms will be released from the block back to the general public, and regular hotel pricing will apply pending availability. Please book early to ensure your spot alongside fellow fans.
Cancellation Policy
- We understand that travel plans can derail. Guests should cancel any group room reservations by 4:00 PM local hotel time at least 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty fee.
Additional convention announcements are forthcoming so stay tuned! We look forward to this year’s Damfamily reunion!
