The Pokagon Band And Its Four Winds Casinos Announce Grand Opening Details for Their New Hotel at Four Winds South Bend

Opens to the Public on Wednesday, March 1

First Live Concert Will Feature Country Music Stars, Parmalee on Saturday, March 18

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – January 23, 2023 – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that their new 23-story hotel tower at Four Wind South Bend will open to the public on Wednesday, March 1.  Media attended a preview of the hotel today and the new structure features 317 rooms including 83 suites, as well as Cedar Spa, Edgewater Café, Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center, an outdoor swimming pool on the third floor, and terraces with spectacular views.  Four Winds Casinos also announced that the first live musical performance at Four Winds South Bend’s new Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center will feature Parmalee, one of Country Music’s most successful acts, on Saturday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern.  Ticket prices for the show start at $59 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster beginning on Friday, January 27 at 11 a.m. Eastern.  Hotel rooms are available on the night of the concert and can be purchased with event tickets.

Commenting on the opening date, Rebecca Richards, Tribal Chairwoman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi said, “March 1 will mark the culmination of a nearly two and a half year-journey to realize our vision to expand Four Winds South Bend.  We have so many people to thank that helped make this dream a reality including Frank Freedman and our casino operations team, our project manager, our general contractors, construction workers and vendors.  We can’t wait for our Pokagon Citizens, as well as every guest, to experience the new facility.”

Frank Freedman, Chief Operating Officer of Four Winds Casinos added, “We are thrilled about welcoming guests to visit our new hotel, restaurant, conference and event center, and spa at Four Winds South Bend.  The anticipation has been building as we’ve been focused on completing the interior features and finishes.  From the design, use of materials and attention to detail, Four Winds South Bend offers a premium feel you’ll find at top resorts.  A sincere thank you to everyone that had a hand in the successful completion of the project.  Whether you’re visiting for entertainment or business, we look forward to welcoming you to enjoy a first-class experience.”  Luxury hotel rooms, suites and celebrity suites at Four Winds South Bend feature all the amenities you expect to find at a luxury resort, complemented with impeccable guest service and some extra

special touches.  Guests interested in making a reservation can do so online or by calling (866) 494-6371. 

Located on the ground-level promenade near the hotel lobby, Cedar Spa offers a variety of traditional and unique spa therapies including steam rooms, saunas, and vitality pools as well as separate lounges for women and men.   Appointments for Cedar Spa will be available soon.  Please check the Four Winds Casinos website periodically for updates. 

The Edgewater Café is located on the third floor of the hotel and features cuisine inspired by the sun and sea.  There is no better place in South Bend to enjoy delicious dining, including a daily brunch menu with options that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or midday treat, along with an eclectic dinner menu presenting a fresh spin on steaks, seafood, sandwiches, soups, salads and much more.  Those interested in making a reservation can do so through the OpenTable app or by calling the 1-866-494-6371.  Walk-ins will also be welcome, but seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reservations are recommended

Located on the second level, Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center is a 24,000 square foot multiuse facility that has 16 meeting rooms, a ballroom with seating for 800, two pre-function bar areas, a business center and outdoor pre-function space.  In addition to hosting large meetings, conferences, banquets and special events, Ribbon Town will accommodate concerts and live performances.  To reserve space at Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center, please contact our Sales and Catering Team at (574) 931-3557 or send an email to  southbendsales@fourwinsdcasino.com.

Reservations and Information
To make a hotel reservation at Four Winds New Buffalo or Four Winds South Bend for more information on Four Winds New Buffalo, Four Winds Hartford®, Four Winds Dowagiac® or Four Winds South Bend®, please call 1 (866)-4WINDS1, (866) 494-6371 or visit www.fourwindscasino.com.  Additionally, be sure to like Four Winds on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fourwindscasino and follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/fourwindscasino for information on the latest offers and promotions.

About The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s sovereignty was reaffirmed under legislation signed into law by President Clinton in September of 1994.  The Pokagon Band is dedicated to providing community development initiatives such as housing, education, family services, medical care and cultural preservation for its more than 6,000 citizens.  The Pokagon Band’s ten-county service area includes four counties in Southwestern Michigan and six in Northern Indiana.  Its main administrative offices are located in Dowagiac, Mich., with a satellite office in South Bend, Ind.  In 2007, it opened Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich., followed by Four Winds Hartford in 2011, Four Winds Dowagiac in 2013 and Four Winds South Bend in January 2018.  The Pokagon Band operates a variety of businesses via Mno-Bmadsen, its non-gaming investment enterprise.  More information is available at www.pokagonband-nsn.gov, www.fourwindscasino.com and www.mno-bmadsen.com.   

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Media Contact:

David Gutierrez, Dresner Corporate Services, (312) 780-7204, dgutierrez@dresnerco.com