Meetings & Events
Turning Stone Convention Center & Conference Venues
Discover the perfect destination for your next event, boasting 125,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, complemented by over 780+ luxurious guest rooms and suites. Whether you're planning a multi-day convention, professional training, exciting product launch, or an intimate group meeting, Turning Stone offers an ideal setting.
Choose from a variety of venues, including boardrooms, ballrooms, and unique spaces designed to accommodate events of all sizes. Centrally located in Upstate New York, Turning Stone offers unparalleled access to the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks regions with exceptional service and amenities.
New York’s Most Awarded Resort
for Events & Conventions
The natural beauty of Central New York's heartlands blends seamlessly with world-class amenities at Turning Stone Resort Casino, winner of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award and AAA Four Diamond Award.
Turning Stone is a full-service Upstate New York convention center unlike any other resort. Our award-winning 3,400-acre destination features everything you need in one convenient, pristine setting: customizable meeting rooms, exhibit spaces, an event center, lodging, restaurants, lounges, spas, golf, catering — the list goes on. So, whether you’re looking to plan an intimate board meeting or a full-on experience for 5,000 guests, look no further. Our dedicated team will help you plan everything down to the smallest detail: check-in, meeting breaks, A/V, food and beverage, and onsite experiences that promise to engage your guests in unique and memorable ways.
Hit it big with your next event! Call 888.361.7958 to talk with an event specialist or submit an RFP.
Event Spaces That Impress
The Event Center
A truly majestic space, The Event Center is a sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility that can host everything from conventions to exhibits to vendor events. Featuring a beautiful Atrium and a premier entertainment stage, this open space can be configured to match your most specific needs.
The Conference Center
Large or small, your group will find the perfect fit in our newly renovated Conference Center. With 22,500 square feet of space, there's plenty of room for keynotes, exhibits, seminars, meals, meetings and even company parties — all staffed by our consummate service professionals in a grand ballroom setting.
The Lodge Boardroom
The Lodge Executive Boardroom eclipses traditional meeting spaces by providing a serene space with private access to the scenic Great Lawn. The Boardroom is luxuriously furnished, fully loaded with high-tech amenities and expert staff ready to assist.
Cypress Ballroom
Your function is sure to be a success in this elegant, natural light-filled ballroom. It works exceptionally well for large meetings, elegant corporate parties and effective training events. Used as a single session or divided into as many as five breakout spaces, it is a versatile resource for any program.
The Showroom
This premier space is ideal for keynote addresses, with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a luxurious bar and exceptionally comfortable theater seating.
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The Convention Center
Our new Conference Center will offer nearly double the meeting space capacity - with an impressive 30,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, two ancillary ballrooms and an endless array of flexible breakout meeting space.
A Convention Center Nesteled in the Natural Beauty of New York's Heartlands
Conveniently located between the Finger Lakes and the Adirondacks, our central location makes travel simple, whether you’re arriving via plane, car or train.
- By Plane: Turning Stone is just 30 minutes from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Plus, guests can book a ride share for easy, direct transport to/from the airport.
- By Car: We are located right off I-90. You and your guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery in every direction of the drive. Ample complimentary parking is available.
- By Train: Arrive from Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, New York City, Yonkers and more.
Amid rolling hills that offer memorable views with each season, our easily accessible location sets the perfect backdrop to your event. Discover the charm of our scenic region between the Finger Lakes and the Adirondack Mountains. While Turning Stone provides everything you need on-site for a great experience, just a short drive away, you'll find historic sites, museums, outdoor recreation and more Oneida County excitement waiting to be explored.
Customize Every Experience with Seamless Event Planning
Thanks to a range of meeting spaces, dining options, entertainment facilities and a dedicated concierge team, everything you and your guests need for an incredible event is right here at Turning Stone.
Our turnkey, single-source approach means that every aspect of your event is handled in a one-contract solution, eliminating multiple contracts for accommodations, catering and off-site team-building activities.
An Independent Meeting Destination with Purpose and Passion
Being independently owned comes with a unique set of advantages — we work with planners to develop the most creative and engaging meetings. We are committed to delivering the best meeting possible.
Driven by a vision of strengthening the Oneida Indian Nation unto the seventh generation, Turning Stone is rooted in a deep connection to the natural world. American Indian cultural themes and values echo throughout our destination and in every aspect of our service. Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the ancestral homelands of the Oneida people and experience a spirited tradition of hospitality that will exceed every expectation.
Meeting & Event Testimonials
“This year, we had a hybrid event in place of our annual conference, and Turning Stone knocked it out of the park! Our AV was professional and seamless, thanks to Turning Stone’s in-house partners, CMI AV. It was so important to our group to make the effort to be together, and we always felt safe because of all the precautions taken by Turning Stone. The group all also managed to have some fun too!”
- Megan Osika, NYS Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc."
Given our variety of venues and meeting spaces, we can accommodate small groups to events with up to 1500 attendees.
Our expansive resort offers 125,000 square feet of meeting space and 26 breakout rooms. Download our Meeting & Events Guide for room details.
From a luxurious all-suite Lodge to the high-rise Tower with breathtaking views to The Brook with its variety of room choices, Turning Stone offers 780+ guest rooms and suites. View a virtual walkthrough of our hotel rooms by visiting our Accommodations page.
Your sales manager will work with you throughout the contract process. Once the contracting process is complete, a Convention Services Manager will become your exclusive point of contact to guide you through planning every detail or your event, including banquets, a/v, lodging, restaurant reservations, team building and more.
Turning Stone is a tourist attraction in Upstate New York and is a destination all its own. Turning Stone has two 9-hole and three championship 18-hole golf courses. Two spas, 20+ onsite dining options, Tower Fitness Center, four nightlife venues, world-class entertainment and more.
We have EMTs onsite 24/7.
No, the gaming floor is not the primary experience. Dining and meeting spaces are conveniently located around the perimeter of the resort.
Turning Stone has allowed guests regardless of vaccination status to resume smoking in Casino Blu. Golden Dragon will be smoke-free until further notice. Outside of Casino Blu, guests wishing to smoke may visit designated outdoor smoking areas.
