The International Buster Keaton Society’s 2024 Convention
‘Shadow Your Man Closely!'
The Damfinos are back in Muskegon, Michigan for our 2024 Convention. Join us on October the 4th & 5th for two full days of our favorite comedian.
Members Discount Save Now!
You can attend for the full event, just one day, just for the film and banquet – but if you’re a member of The International Buster Keaton Society you get $10 off the full event.
Highlights include:
A welcome at the historic train depot Buster and his family would have been very familiar with.
Talks and films covering the case of Sherlock Jr. & much more – at the Muskegon Museum of Art.
Local expert, Ron Pesch is your guide on a walking tour of the Bluffton Actors’ Colony, where the Keatons and many other fellow Vaudevillians stayed and played during their summer lay-off.
Incredible Keaton rarities courtesy of ‘Paul Gierucki’s Cavalcade of Stuff’.
Our regular Damfinos Auction – a chance to bid for some tempting Keaton items and raise money for the Society.
Our spectacular Saturday night at the magnificent Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon: our Thanksgiving Banquet in the Reception Gallery; our evening of films in the main Theater, accompanied by our maestro, Dennis Scott, at the magnificent theatre organ; and our traditional Speakeasy onstage at the Frauenthal.
We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate for the convention at The Shoreline Inn and the Delta Hotel. Please call for reservations to get the discounted rooms – full booking details further below.
All this and more, so join the Dam-family BACK in Muskegon.
Hotel booking details
The Shoreline Hotel
The Shoreline Inn and Conference Center
750 Terrace Point Dr
Muskegon, MI 49440
Block Name: Buster Keaton/Damfinos convention 2024
Block Dates & Rates:
Wed 10/2 $109
Thu 10/3 $109
Fri 10/4 $149
Sat 10/5 $149
*no minimum night stay requirement – rates before tax (non-commissionable)*
Number of Rooms: 30 (standard rooms with one king bed and standard rooms with two queen beds)
Payment: Guests are paying for their own rooms. Guests will be asked to provide a credit or debit card to confirm their reservations when they call.
Cut Off Date: September 6th, 2024 – reservations MUST be made on or before this date to guarantee a room at the block rate. Reservations will not be accepted in this block after the cut off date. Any rooms not reserved by 9/6 will be released from the block.
Cancellations: Guests should cancel any group room reservations by 4PM local hotel time, at least 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty.
How to Make Reservations:
By Phone: Guests should call the hotel at 231.720.4200 and use prompt ‘5’ to speak to the front desk. Guests should be sure to mention that you are reserving a room with the Buster Keaton Convention 2024 block over the weekend of October 5th.
Or alternatively call: +18555161090
Online: Use this link to book on a computer (please note this link is not currently working on mobile devices):
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/UR22J6
Hotel Information & Amenities:
check in time is 4PM
check out time is 11AM
100% non-smoking hotel on beautiful, lakefront property with in-room microwaves, mini-fridges & Keurig coffee makers complimentary wifi, indoor pool, two hot tubs & fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool,
AND two restaurants on property:
The Lake House Waterfront Grille
The Lake Effect Bistro & Lounge
onsite shop with snacks, drinks, health/beauty items, souvenirs, etc, 24/7 coin-operated laundry, complimentary self-parking
close proximity to bike/walking paths
close proximity to Downtown Muskegon (restaurants, bars, museums, local shopping, farmer’s market, etc
