Top Vernon Venues

• Spaces for 50-1,280 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

Turning Stone Resort Casino is an award-winning resort and casino operated by the Oneida Indian Nation in Verona, New York, situated between Syracuse and Utica. The resort holds Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond distinctions and has been recognized as the most awarded resort wedding destination in Upstate New York. Across its more than 225,000 square feet of event space, Turning Stone offers a range of settings for events of virtually any scale — from the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 1,280 guests beneath soaring ceilings with natural light, to The Great Lawn, an outdoor ceremony and reception grounds shaded by mature trees and anchored by an expansive pergola. The Navajo Ballroom, the Grand Expo Courtyard, and themed venues within the Exit 33 entertainment district round out the portfolio, accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of 4,000. A dedicated events and wedding team works alongside an in-house culinary team — including master pastry artists and ice sculptors — to coordinate every element on-site. With 1,046 suites and rooms across multiple lodging options, guests can stay and celebrate entirely on the property.

• Spaces for 350-400 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Event Space

Vernon Downs Casino Hotel sits in Vernon, New York, where harness racing has drawn crowds since the track first opened. The property combines a working racetrack — live racing runs April through November — with a casino, AAA-approved hotel, and a state-of-the-art Event Center suited to everything from wedding receptions to corporate gatherings and social celebrations. The Event Center accommodates up to 350 guests for sit-down dinners, with views overlooking the historic racing track. Catering ranges from passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktail displays to grand buffets and multi-course seated dinners, with pricing structured to fit varying budgets. A dedicated Wedding Sales Manager coordinates event planning and logistics. The venue earned the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award in 2020. On-site hotel accommodations keep out-of-town guests steps from the reception, and six dining venues — including Mr. G's Food and Spirits, Ring Eyed Pete's Sports Bar, and the Miracle Mile Restaurant — give groups additional options across the property.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Hayloft on the Arch is a vintage rustic barn event venue set on more than 30 acres of rolling countryside in Vernon Center, New York. Owners Alisha and Mike Mathalia purchased the property in the fall of 2012 and, after 18 months of renovation, welcomed their first full season of events in 2014 — including their own wedding in July 2015. The grounds provide a range of settings for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. A 4,000-square-foot outdoor patio features the Grain Bin Bar, and the property also includes a fire pit area, a stream-side willow tree, and the venue's original chapel building as an additional ceremony option. On-site facilities include a bridal suite with makeup stations and seating, a catering prep room with stainless steel surfaces and cooler, and modern handicap-accessible restrooms. What sets Hayloft on the Arch apart is its built-in coordination: every package includes timeline planning, floor plan assistance, rehearsal coordination, and full day-of management — from décor setup through cleanup — handled by the venue's own team. The property is accessible from I-90 (NYS Thruway Exit 33) and hosts weddings as well as private celebrations such as reunions and anniversaries.

• Spaces for 10-160 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

Plan to impress when you host your next Syracuse/Central NY business meeting or corporate event at the Craftsman Inn & Suites. Our Fayetteville, NY event venue offers a convenient location with free parking, flexible room set ups, enticing food and beverage options, AV equipment, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our dedicated and professional staff is committed to ensuring the success of your event. Every wedding at The Craftsman Inn & Suites is crafted in the true Craftsman style. A wedding crafted with skill, attention to detail and the finest of quality in service and cuisine. Our Fayetteville wedding venue near Syracuse, with its rustic and unique elegance, is the perfect setting for intimate wedding receptions for up to 100 guests. Choose from an intimate setting or plan for a grand experience in our elegant Skaneateles Ballroom. Friends and family will be impressed the moment they step into our over-sized guestrooms too. Share your reception time with the family and friends you love. Our professional wedding planners will see to it that you do. We start with your vision, outline the to-do’s, and handle every detail from your venue design and catering to your champagne toast and guest accommodations. So you relax and enjoy your day. Let us help you design the perfect wedding reception that will not only reflect your own unique and personal style but create timeless memories for years to come.

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• Spaces for 240-1,000 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 space at this venue

Wolf Oak Acres is a barn wedding and event venue set on more than 200 acres of countryside along the Cowasselon Creek in Oneida, New York. The property spans meadows, ponds, gorges, woods, and gardens, offering a private, scenic backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, and celebrations of many kinds. At its center is an 8,000-square-foot, climate-controlled barn that is fully handicap accessible, with an elevator, bridal and groom dressing rooms, a catering prep kitchen, and a 170-foot wraparound deck for cocktail hour. The venue seats up to 240 guests with banquet, bistro, and buffet tables and mahogany Chiavari chairs, and holds its own New York State liquor license. Full-day rentals include WiFi, a complimentary shuttle bus, and on-site parking for 300, with outdoor ceremony sites across the grounds. For smaller celebrations, Wolf Oak Acres offers intimate pop-up microweddings for up to 38 guests, along with furnished on-site cottages that accommodate up to 80 overnight guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Utica Zoo is an AZA-accredited nonprofit zoo set within Roscoe-Conkling Park in Utica, New York — a historic landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. From modest beginnings in 1914, following Thomas R. Proctor's 1909 land donation, the zoo has grown to encompass over 99 species across 67 acres. It is open 363 days a year and has been operated by the Utica Zoological Society since 1964. For private events, the zoo offers four pavilion rental spaces — Eagle View Pavilion, Rotary Pavilion, Visitor Center, and Zebra View Pavilion — each set amid the park's tree-lined grounds. These open-air and covered settings make the zoo a distinctive backdrop for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. A dedicated events coordinator supports planning, and the zoo works with a preferred catering partner for events requiring alcohol service.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The White Eagle Banquet & Conference Center sits on more than 100 acres along the shores of Lake Moraine in southern Madison County, near Hamilton, New York. Established as a lodge by the American Management Association in 1955 and named for the Iroquois chief Sadakanahtie, the property has spent two decades under its current ownership hosting guests in a relaxing, retreat-style setting built for reflection, creativity, and teamwork. The center pairs its natural lakeside surroundings with facilities suited to a wide range of gatherings, from weddings and holiday parties to corporate meetings and group retreats. Two banquet and conference rooms accommodate everything from small receptions to large dinners and award ceremonies, supported by full in-house catering. Couples can exchange vows lakeside as the setting sun reflects off the water or in the gazebo backed by the property's classic buildings. Overnight guests stay in 51 lakeside cabin guestrooms accommodating up to 99 people, making the center a self-contained destination for multi-day events. It is easily reached from Syracuse, Utica, and Binghamton.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Located in Cazenovia, a lakeside village in Central New York, the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Cazenovia combines hotel accommodations with a full-service event center. The property features nearly 5,000 square feet of flexible space, including a ballroom that accommodates from 25 to 250 guests, two dedicated meeting rooms, and a courtyard suited to outdoor ceremonies. The ballroom spans 4,284 square feet and divides into three sections — Ballroom 1, Ballroom 2, and Ballroom 3 — offering flexibility for gatherings of varying sizes. The Ledyard Meeting Room provides a natural-light workspace of 278 square feet; the Holland Boardroom, at 338 square feet, is equipped with a 55-inch wall-mounted display and high-definition audiovisual capabilities. On-site catering is available for all events, and hotel guest room blocks can be arranged for groups of five or more.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

Lincklaen House is a historic inn and event venue in Cazenovia, New York, recognized as the oldest grand hotel in Central New York. Built in 1835 and opened in 1836, the property stands as a landmark of the village that John Lincklaen of the Holland Land Company established. Over the decades, the inn hosted distinguished visitors including President Grover Cleveland and John D. Rockefeller. A 1916 fire prompted a restoration that introduced the finely carved woodwork and moldings still visible throughout the building today. The inn's 23 individually designed guest rooms preserve the character of its 19th-century origins, set within locally made brick construction with distinctive chimneys and broad front entrance steps. For events, Lincklaen House accommodates gatherings of up to 140 guests across a range of formats — weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and conferences, cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, luncheons, and private celebrations. In-house catering and full-service restaurants are available on site, and the events team works with clients to customize menus and room configurations for each occasion.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Peaceful Pines B&B sits on a hilltop in Hamilton, New York, with sweeping views of the village and the rolling countryside of Madison County. The property pairs bed-and-breakfast accommodations — three guest rooms, a honeymoon suite, and a private apartment — with expansive outdoor grounds suited for gatherings of up to 300 guests. The grounds include a spacious lawn with a scenic pond overlooking rolling hills and farmland, two gazebos, a fire-pit, covered porches, and a catering-friendly pavilion with custom handicap-accessible restrooms and outdoor lighting. The venue hosts weddings, reunions, retreats, graduations, and company picnics, and the property and home can be rented separately or together for a full-property experience.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse offers more than 6,000 square feet of flexible event space at Carrier Circle in East Syracuse, New York, accessible off Interstate 90 and approximately seven miles from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The property's 10 function rooms range from intimate boardrooms to the Onondaga Ballroom, which accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated banquet or 300 for a cocktail reception. Each event comes with support from an on-site planning team and access to A/V equipment, in-house catering, and complimentary parking for all guests. The 214-suite hotel — built in 1990 and renovated in 2020 — also offers overnight accommodations, making it a practical choice for multi-day gatherings and celebrations that draw guests from out of town. Indoor and outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and the hotel's signature complimentary evening reception round out the on-property experience.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 450 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Valentino's Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue in New Hartford, New York, offering an elegantly modern setting with a history of quality and personal service. Operating since 2001 and drawing on over 35 years of event planning experience, the venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, corporate events, and private celebrations of all kinds. The grand banquet hall accommodates over 450 guests, making it a strong choice for large receptions and milestone gatherings. In-house catering with customizable menu selections is available for on-site events, and the team also provides off-premise destination event services across New York State.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests