Category: Special-events

Silver Creek Event Center is a customizable space for any event. Romantic wedding? All set. Tradeshow with all the bells and whistles? You got it. The Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit returned to Four Winds New Buffalo to host their 3rd annual summit. This two-day event allowed for over 200 tribal leaders, council members, tribal government officials, and executives from tribal enterprises in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to learn about current economic development projects and business strategies of federally recognized tribes in the Great Lakes states. Plus, experts shared information and analysis of federal and state policy, access to capital funding opportunities, and legal issues that affect tribal economic sovereignty. The 2024 event transformed Silver Creek into a multifaceted space allowing for panel presentations, a more relaxed “fireside” Q&A, dining reception, and cocktail hour. The Four Winds team members enjoy working with large corporations and vendor events incorporating diverse set ups and technological needs. “The Four Winds AV Team has an amazing crew that walked us through our set up, made in the moment adjustments, and anticipated needs. They were responsive to questions and made recommendations that would enhance our audience’s experience.” The Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit coordinator also said, “It goes without saying that Ron and Frances are amazing partners to have while planning an event at Four Winds Casino. There are so many elements involved when planning an event, but they offered guidance along the way, whether through answering questions promptly via email or jumping on a video chat to confirm details, that made the whole process run smoothly. I appreciate their ability to offer recommendations and ideas as well as respond to in the moment requests that helped improve our guests’ experience.” Once all the details are checked and double checked, the Four Winds team hopes you enjoy your event and lets our team take care of the execution. Striving to have the best in all areas, transitions, space, cuisine, and staff, our team hopes you can focus on creating memories. “For me, it’s the overall event and how it brought together many people and resources within the Indigenous economic space to share and discuss important information and ideas to help the economy in Indian Country thrive. The Four Winds team truly helped us deliver an experience to our guests that allowed them to focus on networking and sharing ideas and resource information.” “Four Winds Casino staff all around are amazing and I would highly recommend holding an event or even planning a getaway there.” Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo and Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds South Bend are two amazing locations with all the accommodations, technology and team members to make any event come true. Contact our sales team to start planning your event today.

The 2024 Ignite Gala was held at Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds South Bend. This event brought parents, alumni, and local businesses together for a fun filled celebration.

Congratulations to Jamil Packaging on 50 years in business! Jamil Packaging hosted their anniversary party at Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds Casino South Bend. Would they book their event at Four Winds Casino South Bend again? 100% no doubt about it!   Thank you to Jamil Packaging for hosting your event at Four Winds Casino South Bend. Why did they choose Ribbon Town? It was a new venue, in town, and we liked the idea of it being attached to both the casino and hotel for out-of-town invitees. It was awesome. [We] love the cocktail area and the bar stations within the ballroom and love the balcony options (for nicer weather).   Ribbon Town has a customizable space for any type of event: Conferences, concerts, birthdays and more. How did the Jamil Packaging 50th Anniversary Event go? Cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30p. Cocktail hour included stationed and passed appetizers. Dinner followed at 8pm.  Appetizers were brought into the room, during dinner, which was liked/appreciated. Guests were going up between salad and entrée to get more!!   Our team enjoys organizing and making sure every detail is planned. The Four Winds Casino team couldn’t have been any better. Everyone was kind and helpful every step of the way. They were so helpful and kind along the way. Great at keeping me on track and made things seem seamless during the event. It was always easy to find someone when I had a question or concern.   There is always room for improvement so what was this group’s suggestion? To-go boxes so guests who rave about the food and desserts but are unable to finish can take them.   It was a fun time at the Jamil Packaging 50th Anniversary event for inquiries on holding an event at Four Winds Casino South Bend’s Ribbon Town or Four Winds Casino New Buffalo’s Silver Creek, contact our sales team.    

Since 1947 over a quarter of a million children of St. Joseph County have learned the joy of reading, empowerment of education and dignity of new clothing. All these efforts are possible by the dedication of the Christ Child Society of South Bend and events such as their Let Love Shine Dinner and Auction. The 2023 event was held at Four Winds Casino South Bend’s Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center. Event Co-Chair, Carolyn, reflected on how Ribbon Town complimented her event vision and how the Four Winds Sales Team helped bring it to fruition. The space was great! We were able to accommodate almost 300 guests comfortably in the Ribbon Town Ballroom. The pre-function space worked out very well for our auction items, and it was nice to have two different bar areas for guests to be able to get their drinks. The lighting was spectacular, especially as it coordinated with the decorations. The meeting room worked well for a place for volunteers to eat and for storing materials during the night. The sales team went beyond all our expectations! We had such a successful evening, and without the preparations beforehand and then the wonderful support throughout the evening, this would not have been possible. You have a real gem of a team at Four Winds. Combining their support and the beautiful space, it was a magnificent event!   Once the space is chosen, Four Winds offers the best tech and catering to elevate any event. Four Winds’ technology team was so professional with dealing with our group members as well as our third-party vendor who helped with the auction. She noted that they were great to work with and wondered if we’d be able to be at Four Winds again! We passed hors d’oeuvres throughout our cocktail hour. The food was delicious, and I think people had enough to meet their needs during that time. For dinner, we had chicken, and we were able to work with Richelle G and the chef to arrange for potatoes and vegetables that worked well for us. We had tiramisu served for dessert, and it was a great way to finish the meal. The only main issue was that there was so much food-not everyone could finish the chicken! It was great to see so many people being fed so efficiently! When the details are taken care of and the event team is there to execute your dream event, the only thing left to do is enjoy! For me, the most memorable part of the evening was how well-cared for I felt while I was there. As the co-chair of this major fundraiser, it was great to know that Richelle and the rest of the people I was working with from Four Winds seemed to really want our event to be a success. I was able to enjoy the evening, and we had a successful night of fundraising!   Would Carolyn book the Let Love Shine Event at Ribbon Town again? Yes! I hope to work out details about this possibility! Thank you to the Christ Child Society of South Bend for hosting your event at Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds South Bend. To tour Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center in South Bend or Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo, contact our sales team. We are ready to help make your event vision come true.

It is always great when recommendations turn into amazing experiences! Hello Gorgeous! checked out Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center on the recommendation of a friend. After visiting our South Bend event center, the Hello Gorgeous! team thought the space was: “Absolutely amazing!! It was perfect for the ambiance we wanted for the event.” Hello Gorgeous! is dedicated to “restoring the beauty that cancer steals by coaching & training women with cancer to help them smile when they look in the mirror”. Their goals are to strengthen confidence, empower individuals, help in self-acceptance and more. The 1st annual RED EVENT was held at Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds South Bend on April 22, 2023. Why was Hello Gorgeous! so excited about the venue’s ambiance? Because this special event was for those women that have heard, “You have cancer.” This unique event gave participants the ability to come together and restore, empower, and dazzle. How did Four Winds Casino and the Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center team help make this happen? Customizable Space – Technology – Teamwork – Dining Customizable Space Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center was transformed into a large reception room with 10 smaller breakout session rooms allowing each facet of the day to have a dedicated space. Technology Lights, camera, action. The AV team was excited to help with the stage lighting for a runway show as well as to ensure all the breakout sessions had the proper presentation technology. “The technology was over the top!!! Kelly and his team were amazing!!! They went above and beyond for me and I hugged them after the event. It was amazing.” Teamwork The Four Winds Casino Sales Team is all hands-on deck. From showing you the space to anything an event needs during the planning and day-of happenings. “The planning committee did an excellent job with the venue. It is something that South Bend will benefit from for years to come. Richelle is a superstar. She was incredible and truly made the dream that I had for this event come true. She was amazing from Day 1. Thank you.”  Dinning Even the best events can be diminished with lackluster food and beverage options, so our team is proud to offer the best of both for every event! “We had lunch served! Our participants gave the food a 10 on all our surveys!” When all these things come together simultaneously it is easy to focus on the fun and importance of the day. Karen of Hello Gorgeous! said the most memorable part of the vent was: “The smiles on the faces of the women with cancer at our event. This day was incredible, and Four Winds Casino and its staff made that possible.” Thank you to Karen and the Hello Gorgeous! Team for allowing us to be the venue for the RED EVENT. For more information on Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center at Four Winds South Bend or Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, please reach out to our sales team!

Silver Creek Event Center and Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center are the perfect locations to host conferences, weddings, and more. Spartan Nash recently chose to host a two-day conference at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center. Why did they choose Four Winds New Buffalo? “We picked Four Winds for its casino and conference area. It’s centrally located in the Midwest for our attendees coming from Chicago, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. The event center was ideal for our two-day conference. With new carpets and great lighting, the space felt upscale and had a business atmosphere. I’d also like to mention that Ken, Autumn, and Ron were so accommodating with our needs for additional tables and fixtures. They made our load-in day and tear down very easy. A huge benefit is having access to carts and dollies to move the product in. And the loading dock is close to the event space.” When booking an event with Four Winds Casino you’re not only receiving customizable, luxurious spaces, you have access to the best sales team to help coordinate and execute any event. “Here is a list of how Four Winds helped: loaded in all our products, provided additional tables & covers, chairs and water, and provided service on where to go throughout the casino and event area. Frances and Autumn were awesome to work with! Their pleasant attitudes and willingness to answer questions were so helpful in planning our event. Response time from my phone calls and emails was very fast. Highly impressed with their professional approach to running and planning our event.” “Our event looked spectacular inside the event center. The lighting, table covers, and atmosphere were a perfect backdrop for our event.”  We couldn’t agree more! The Spartan Nash event boosted loads of flowers and arrangements, all showcased as a sneak peek at the Mother’s Day offerings at their stores. A multi-day event can be stressful but our team is ready to help with all your needs as well as featuring accommodations, dining, and entertainment for you and your guests’ down time. “We had so much positive feedback from our guests about how clean the casino and event center were. I also appreciated the high level of security provided. The product we brought for our event was under safekeeping overnight. The casino and hotel added the extra touch of fun and relaxation we were looking for to have a successful event. The hotel rooms were very clean and there was free water in the room! The room was very quiet also. The hotel team, at the desk and the bell stand, were very pleasant and helpful.  I highly recommend Four Winds to hold an event or conference. I know we will be back!” The two-day conference was beautiful and smelled like spring! We look forward to them holding more of the Spartan Nash events in the future. If you are ready to start planning your event at Four Winds Casino, contact our sales team and let us bring your event to life.

“Thank you so much for making our end of the year party so fun and easy! We couldn’t have done it without you!” D.A. Dodd held their seventh end of the year celebration at Four Winds Casino. They said “A company event can be a drag and Four Winds offers so much to do during and after the party with accommodations being so closely available. It’s a smart choice!” Party planning has lots of I’s to dot and T’s to cross – creating a menu, event set-up, decorations –  our dedicated sales team is here for every step of the way. “Four Winds makes our year end party so easy on us. This year, my only job was to show up. The sales team had everything prepared and planned perfectly. Venue, food and drinks, and memories to be had! D.A. Dodd started checking the list by selecting the customizable Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo for their venue. Next on the list was food and drinks. D.A. Dodd chose the grand buffet dinner comprised of heavy hitters like fried shrimp, baked salmon, herb roasted chicken, and slow roasted prime rib. You can never forget the sweet treats of chocolate cake, caramel apple cheesecake, and carrot cake!  Next on the list was food and drinks. D.A. Dodd chose the grand buffet dinner comprised of heavy hitters like fried shrimp, baked salmon, herb roasted chicken, and slow roasted prime rib. You can never forget the sweet treats of chocolate cake, caramel apple cheesecake, and carrot cake!  Dinner can be delicious but having to wait for entrees can make any event feel slow. How did this event go? “Everything was all ready to go at the agreed upon dining time. Staff released tables for us to keep things moving. People raved about the food and desserts; nobody went home hungry that night.” The last item on the list, memories! Our team will do everything we can to help you create lasting memories. How do we do that? Exceptional service, attention to detail and helping you bring surprising and fun additions to turn a basic event into a phenomenal event. “I think the cocktail hour before our meal is always the highlight of everyone’s night. The dedicated bar staff and servers keep the drinks flowing and clean up all the empties. Adding the popcorn machine is also something really special.” We checked the list twice and helped the D.A. Dodd party spread holiday cheer. Would they book their event with us again? “Yes, definitely!” Are you ready to start planning your event at Four Winds Casino? Contact our sales team and let us bring your event to life.

As soon as you say, Yes! the planning begins. From venues, dates, food, décor, hotel, and more, the to-do list can seem endless. Allie & Nick cut the to-do list down when “we chose Four Winds Casino. It has a large space and the restaurants and casino would entertain our guests before and after the party. Also, our guests could stay at the casino, which worked out best for us since we live about an hour away. The sales team was great throughout the entire process of planning my engagement party. Richelle was my salesperson; she was helpful with everything including picking out which venue to choose, answering any of my questions regarding my décor, and she even gave suggestions on DJs in the area! Everything went perfect.” From conference rooms and private dining to an outdoor pool oasis and the fully customizable Silver Creek Event Center, Four Winds Casino has event spaces for every style of event. “Silver Creek Event Center was perfect for our party because it was large enough to fit the 120 people attending along with the buffet and DJ.” A party is all about the food! The variety of menus to choose from allowed a robust selection. “We had the spinach bites, bruschetta, and meatballs for appetizers. Then we chose the American Bounty Buffet for our dinner: Fried Chicken, Pot Roast, Fried Fish, Veggies, Hush Puppies, Macaroni and Cheese, and more. All the food was a 10/10 and all our guests were very happy!”  How’s the to-do list? Venue ✔️ Food ✔️ Accommodations ✔️ “We stayed at Four Winds Hotel and secured a block for our guests to stay. We loved our suite and were very happy to have stayed at the hotel as well.” “I recommend Four Winds Casino for anyone to host any event. The staff was wonderful throughout the process of planning and even on the day of were helpful with setting up and taking down our décor. We are very happy that we chose Four Winds Casino to host our engagement party!  Thank you to Nick & Allie for hosting your engagement party at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo. If you’re ready to tackle that event checklist, we’re ready to help!  Learn more about planning your event at Four Winds Casino by connecting with our sales team. 

“They made my wedding day everything I wanted it to be!”

Congratulations to Justin and Amanda on their recent marriage! This lovely couple had a beautiful wedding at Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo in November 2019. We were thrilled to be part of the wedding planning and even more excited to see all the little details come together for Justin and Amanda’s special day. The breathtaking bride has been kind enough to share why they chose Silver Creek Event Center for their special day.