![](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/category/resized/1723655452Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_HERO_3200x1200_FNL.webp) Turning Stone Evolution ========================== The Grand Expo Convention Center at Turning Stone ================================================= Accepting RFPs for Labor Day 2026 --------------------------------- Our region’s premier meeting and event venue is about to rise to an even higher pinnacle of excellence — as a $370 MILLION investment supercharges our already-unparalleled, award-winning convention center. Prepare for developments that will be nothing short of breathtaking. They promise to: - Double our convention and conference space with brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities — featuring grand ballrooms, lux breakout rooms, expansive, pillarless spaces, towering ceilings and lovely natural light - Provide spectacular outdoor event spaces - Expand our hospitality capacity with a new and opulent hotel - Vastly enhance private-group dining experiences - Nearly double the number of indoor parking spaces **If you are interested in submitting an RFP for The Grand Expo, let our Sales team know by emailing [meetings@turningstone.com](mailto:meetings@turningstone.com?subject=The%20Grand%20Expo%20Inquiry&body=Hi,%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20was%20on%20your%20website%20and%20saw%20information%20about%20The%20Grand%20Expo.%20Can%20you%20keep%20me%20updated%20on%20the%20development%20of%20this%20new%20venue?%0D%0A%0D%0AName:%0D%0AEmail:%0D%0APhone:%0D%0AOrganization%20/%20Company%20Name:%0D%0AIndustry:). We will notify you once we can begin discussing how we can host your next event in The Grand Expo.** ![natural beauty of the hearlands](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL3.webp) A Dynamic New Pre-Function Space -------------------------------- ![the lodge with a fountain](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL4.webp) The Ballroom ------------ ![trees](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL5.webp) The Boardroom ------------- ![trees](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL.webp) Interior Detail --------------- ![trees](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL6.webp) The Courtyard ------------- ![trees](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/document/meetings/ConventionCenter/Sales_202407_2032427_TSEvolutionLP_Web_1349x506_FNL2.webp) The Crescent Hotel and Salt --------------------------- The Crescent Hotel Soon, a new hotel will rise from our grounds and reach skyward — elevating our guests to new heights of extravagance and comfort. - A magnificent, dedicated entrance ushering guests into a gracious check-in area - Seamless indoor connectivity with The Grand Expo - Thoughtfully appointed rooms that leave no element of indulgence untended - A grand total of 258 luxurious hotel rooms - 156 king rooms (520 square feet) - 79 queen rooms (480 square feet) - 12 deluxe suites (685 square feet) - 8 one-bedroom suites (990 square feet) - 3 two-bedroom suites (1450 square feet) - A signature indoor-outdoor seafood restaurant, featuring a raw bar and outdoor patio Salt This elegant, ultra-sophisticated seafood restaurant will welcome guests to voguish ambiance and delicious, upscale cuisine. - A trend-setting raw bar and main bar - Four intimate, private rooms for small-group dining, featuring outdoor terraces with capacity for 118 guests - A beautiful, tranquil outdoor patio for 100 guests - A captivating, beautifully appointed, three-season terrace **If you are interested in submitting an RFP for The Grand Expo, let our Sales team know by emailing [meetings@turningstone.com](mailto:meetings@turningstone.com?subject=The%20Grand%20Expo%20Inquiry&body=Hi,%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20was%20on%20your%20website%20and%20saw%20information%20about%20The%20Grand%20Expo.%20Can%20you%20keep%20me%20updated%20on%20the%20development%20of%20this%20new%20venue?%0D%0A%0D%0AName:%0D%0AEmail:%0D%0APhone:%0D%0AOrganization%20/%20Company%20Name:%0D%0AIndustry:). 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