Note: Online reservations can be made at all of the following Inns. Go to the websites listed and ask for the St Charles, Illinois location.

LODGING:

The closest Inn to the Drum Show is right across the street; the newly remodeled Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 2096 Bricher Road, St. Charles, 630-845-5500, fax 630-845-5600. (If you phone to make your reservation, be sure to mention that you want the "County Fairgrounds rate." Breakfast is included at this, the closest hotel to the drum show. Director of Sales Jenna Haymond recently agreed to provide a special rate for drum show attendees, $99.00, which represents a $20.00 discount from the normal rates. Click here (or on the Marriott image) to book rooms at this rate online. If you have any questions, you can contact Jenna directly by email: jhaymond@fhginc.com. Website is: http://marriott.com/fairfield-inn/travel.mi

Super-8 1520 E. Main St., St Charles, 630-377-8388. www.super8.com

Courtyard By Marriott, 700 Courtyard Dr., St Charles, 630-377-6370. http://marriott.com/courtyard/travel.mi

Holiday Inn Express, 1600 E Main St, St Charles, 630-584-5300, www.hiexpress.com

Best Western Inn, 1635 E Main St, St Charles, 630-584-4550, www.bestwestern.com

County Inn & Suites, 155 38th St, St Charles, 630-587-6564, www.countryinns.com

Hilton Garden Inn, 4070 E Main St, St Charles, 630-584-0700, www.hiltongardeninn.com