2025 CONY Annual Meeting
Date and Time
Sunday Nov 2, 2025 Monday Nov 3, 2025
*NYS Certification/Training*
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Saturday 11/1, 9am-3pm, Oneonta
offered by Otsego County Emergency Services
Cost - $10 per person
Certified Pool Operator Course - New Certification or Recertification
November 2 & 3, 2025
7am-3:30pm each day; test at end of 2nd day
Saturday November 1, 2025
CONY Board of Directors Meeting #1
Sunday November 2, 2025
8am-9am - Registration & Networking Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors and Suppliers
10:30am-11am - Networking Break in Exhibitor Room
11am-12pm - Keynote Session: AI Employees for Outdoor Hospitality Properties, Ravi Parikh, RoverPass
12:15pm - Lunch with Exhibitors and Suppliers
1:30pm-3:30pm - Fireside Fast Chats AND/OR One-On-One Buyer-Supplier Meetings
Fast Chat Table Topics Include: Counsel Quick Takes, Peer to Peer Takeaways, Member Benefits Support, AppMyCommunity, and more!
3:30pm - 4pm - Break w/ Exhibitors/Suppliers, Hotel Check-In, Freshen Up; Registration Opens for Dinner Tickets Only
4pm-5:30pm - Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6pm-8pm - Awards Dinner *including the 2025 Best of Camp New York winners and CONY Award Recognition
8:30pm - Fireside Exchange After Party - keep the discussions and networking going at the Otesaga's very own Hawkeye Bar & Grill!
Conference Close
Monday November 3, 2025
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CONY Board of Directors Meeting #2
- CONY Mentorship Program Launch Meeting
Interested in sponsoring? View our available opportunities!
Location
The Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, NY Guests can reach the Reservations Office M-F 8a-6p and weekends 830a-5p (hours may vary) at 866-494-0085. To get the special rate please mention Campground Owners of NY Guests can go to the hotel website 24/7 using this direct booking link: Campground Owners of NY 2025 Additional accommodations are available throughout Cooperstown including independently owned and operated inns, motels and bed & breakfasts. Here are just a few options for your convenience:
A room block has been reserved at The Otesaga at a discounted rate of $264 + tax for a standard room for November 1 & 2, 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to stay at this iconic property and enjoy historic elegance and luxury after a long season - you've earned it! Upgraded accommodations may be available upon request (upgrade fees apply). *The room block has now expired, but a limited number of discounted rooms may be available. Contact the hotel directly:
Best Western Cooperstown Inn & Suites - 50 Commons Dr, Cooperstown
Railroad Inn – 28 Railroad Ave Cooperstown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown - 4758 NY-28, Cooperstown
Fees/Admission
Registration
Additional Options
Meeting Room Rental for Management & Franchise Groups
Contact Information
CONY Office
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Event Sponsors
Description
Independent, But Not Alone: Strengthening New York’s Campground Community
Gather.Connect.Celebrate.
Join fellow independent campground owners and operators from across New York for a one-of-a-kind gathering that celebrates the heart of outdoor hospitality. This year’s conference is all about connection — sharing stories, strategies, and successes that help us grow stronger together.
You’ll have the chance to build valuable relationships not only with your peers, but also with key suppliers, vendors, and tourism professionals who support and elevate the camping experience. Whether you’re looking for fresh partnerships, marketing ideas, or operational solutions, this event brings everyone to the table.
In November, we’re uniting the people who make New York camping unforgettable. Through interactive discussions, networking sessions, and casual campfire-style socials, we’ll spotlight the innovation and resilience across our industry — and celebrate everything we’ve built, together. Let’s gather, connect, celebrate- and dream bigger for what's to come
Plan your trip to Cooperstown!
Airports (all around a 1.5 hour drive)
- Albany International Airport
- Greater Binghamton Airport
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- The legendary Leatherstocking Golf Course will be open (weather permitting) with a special discounted rate of $79pp including cart. Tee times are available starting at 2:30pm on Saturday 11/1/25.
- The National Baseball Hall of Fame
- The Fenimore Art Museum will feature the following exhibitions during our event: Exploring Calvin and Hobbes; Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist and Visionary; Looking Back: Fritz Vogt's Drawings at 125
- Ommegang Brewery
- Visit our tourism partner site: www.thisiscooperstown.com for more ideas!
