Memorial Day Weekend at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort

Schedule:

Summertime Family Craft

9am-10am

Let’s kick off the summer with a fun craft for the family. Join our Resort Activities Staff at the Craft Patio tables by North Bay House (Building 4).

History of the Grand Hotel

9:30am SHARP

Did you know there has been a resort at Point Clear on Mobile Bay since 1847? The Grand Hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America and there are two time periods when The Grand Hotel had a military connection. Join our historian to learn more about The Grand’s rich history as she shares fun facts, historical notes and information about the resort. Meet at Bucky’s Lounge and tell us your story. We encourage your participation and feedback!

Family Fishing Contest

11am-12pm

Join our Resort Activities Staff at Fleischer Pier to see which family can catch the biggest fish! Rounds will begin at 11, 11:15, 11:30 and 11:45 and each round will last 15 minutes. Winning family gets their catch prepared by our resort culinary team for dinner! Even if you don’t win, our chefs are happy to prepare your catch for you and your family!

Self-Guided Horticultural Tour

1pm SHARP

Meet with our Historian at the lobby entrance to Bucky’s for a brief presentation on the various plants and Natural Wonders that call the Grand home! Afterwards, walk at your own pace around the property to discover these items of interest.

Watermelon Eating Contest

2pm SHARP

One of our most popular events — and it has been growing every year. Join us at the Fleischer Memorial Pier for this sweet and refreshing contest for all ages. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes awarded to the winners for each Age Group! (12 and under — 13 and older) In the event of inclement weather, the Watermelon Eating contest will be held on the Grand Ballroom Patio

Grandeur, Grit and Glory Since 1847:
A Tribute to the History of the Grand Hotel

3:45pm

Honoring its ties to American freedom, the Grand’s unique history is celebrated each day at 3:45pm with a procession that commences by the Main Lobby fireplace and culminates with a Civil Warreplica Cannon firing on the edge of Mobile Bay at Cannon Park. Following the presentation, a Daily Lagniappe – or little bite – is presented. Elegant and endearing, and abundantly welcoming for more than 170 years, the Grand Hotel is a treasured destination for generations to love.

Popsicles and Sandcastles

3:30pm -4:15pm

Meet our Resort Activities Staff near the Volleyball Court on North Beach. We will have a variety of flavored pops available to help you cool off while you build a sand castle using a variety of shovels, pails, and other creative items provided for you.

Grand Pool Party

4:30pm-8pm

Join our Resort Activities Staff and our favorite DJ to dance and swim the night away! We will have games, limbo, beach balls plus many other surprises.

Celebrating The Craft

5pm SHARP

To commemorate the art and craft of bartending, the bartender and the passion for creating unique and different cocktails from the past and present, please join us Wednesday - Monday at 5pm in 1847 Bar, where the bartender will present a daily cocktail, their inspiration and a quick lesson about the skill of crafting delicious concoctions.

Caribbean Night Buffet

6pm-8pm

Experience the vibrant rhythms and flavors of the Caribbean at our Caribbean Night and Blacklight Party! Dance the night away to the infectious beats of our DJ, spinning the hottest tunes straight from the islands. Enjoy delicious Caribbean-inspired cuisine, featuring tropical delights and exotic flavors that will transport you to paradise. But the fun doesn't stop there! Step outside and join in on the excitement with lawn games that are sure to keep the energy high and the laughter flowing. As the evening unfolds, prepare to be dazzled at our blacklight party. Glow in the dark and neon attire are encouraged. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 26th, and come ready for an unforgettable night of Caribbean vibes, outdoor fun, and neon magic! We can’t wait to see you there! Cash bar available for those over 21. Tables are family-style, enjoy getting to know other traveling guests of our resort.

$57.50 Adults, $28.75 Children (3-11yrs) plus
processing fee and tax.

Seating is limited to registered hotel guests only.

Non-Refundable Advance Purchase through:
www.grandhotelpointclearAl.eventbrite.com

In the event of inclement weather, location will
move indoors.

The Ringing of the Sunset Bell

A Southern Tradition to celebrate the end of the day and beginning of the night… Let the bell’s toll move you to the porch of Bucky’s to enjoy a spectacular Mobile Bay Sunset. The sunset is so beautiful; we had to concoct a drink in honor of it… the Mobile Bay Sunset touting the same gorgeous colors as displayed in the sky. We begin our celebration thirty minutes before sunset so get there early; seats begin filling up at least an hour prior.

Sunset is at approximately 7:46pm

SUNDAY SUNSET CELEBRATION

3pm-7pm

Enjoy one of the best places to watch a sunset along the Gulf Coast at Bucky’s Lounge Patio. Mobile Bay’s sunset is an experience of its own and a custom hand-crafted cocktail will only complement that experience. Participate in the daily ringing of the sunset bell 30 minutes before sunset, when we celebrate the end of the day and the beginning of the night. Our waterfront ambiance is enhanced with fire pits, sofa chairs, and cozy blankets to ensure the most comfortable atmosphere.

Family Black Light Party

8pm-10pm

Show us your dance moves in the North Ballroom, for a party you’re sure to enjoy! Dance the night away with your favorite music, played by our DJ! We’ll provide all of the glowing accessories. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Daily Schedule:

Oak and Azalea Boutique

Open 7 days a week

Sunday - Thursday 8am-6pm

Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm

Oak and Azalea is a treasure all its own – that fabulously-inspired boutique that’s filled with a carefully-chosen selection of products in a wellcurated environment where shopping is pure
pleasure. Here, true fashion finds mix with colorful odes to the coast, while everything from cook books to beachy-chic accessories arrives tastefully around the next corner. With fresh flowers a staple and bits of history to surprise, Oak and Azalea expresses our elegant Southern lifestyle in a sophisticated and timeless way, delivering a thoughtful, well-edited and incomparable experience. Extension 4267.

Lakewood Golf Club Pro Shop

Open 7 days a week · Hours: 7am-Sunset

Come by the Golf Pro Shop at Lakewood Golf Club and check out the great selection of men’s, ladies’ and children’s apparel. We carry fashions by Footjoy, Peter Millar, G / Fore, Stitch and several other vendors. We also carry golf equipment and accessories. Extension 6706.

Tennis Pro Shop

Open 7 days a week

Monday – Thursday 8am - 8pm

Friday – Sunday 8am-5pm

The Tennis Shop at the Lakewood Club has a wide selection of men’s and ladies’ tennis apparel plus Nike, Babolat, Wilson products and Maui Jim and RayBan sunglasses. Swing in and check out what we have to offer! Extension 6395.

Family Portraits in Pastels

Art Smith will be here to capture your family forever in pastels! Art is available by appointment throughout the Memorial Day Weekend. See his work at www.artsportraitart.blogspot.com, or stop by the Beach Hut to see him in action! Appointments can be made by calling Art Smith directly at (251) 232-1667.

Let’s Play

The Spa at the Grand Hotel

Open 7 Days a week

Sunday- Thursday 9am–4pm

Friday and Saturday 9am–5pm

Come and experience the wonderful offerings of our 20,000 square foot European Spa that includes a full-service salon. Imagine the experience of a relaxing massage, the sensory delights of aromatherapy, luxurious facials and heavenly body and nail treatments. All are designed to renew your vitality, relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit! Make your Spa Reservations at the Spa Front Desk or online via the QR code below Book early, as we fill up quickly.

Tennis

Open 7 days a week

Monday – Thursday 8am-8pm

Friday – Sunday 8am-5pm

Point, set and match! Bring your racket or rent one of ours and take in a little court time! The tennis courts at the Lakewood Club are fully equipped and staffed with professionals willing and eager to assist you. Our new facility includes nine hydra-courts and one hard court. We also have Tennis Pros that are available upon appointment to help you perfect your game. For information and court times, please call Extension 6395. Courts are complimentary to hotel guests and reservations are required. The courts are lighted for your evening playing pleasure.

Golf

Lakewood Golf Club at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa is open to members and hotel guests who enjoy playing golf in a setting rich with history and tradition! Yardages for all levels of play and special rates for juniors are available! Our PGA Pros are available upon appointment to help you perfect your game. Call Extension 6312 for tee times and lesson information.

Pickleball

Pickleball is a sport that is fun for the whole family as it combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is quite easy to pick up, which contributes to its popularity. Pickleball is an excellent opportunity to make friends, move your body, and enjoy the gorgeous Alabama sun. With stunning views and a world-class staff, your expectations are sure to be exceeded. For information and court times, please call Extension 6395.

Croquet

The Grand Hotel started offering croquet in the mid-1940s. Our game has been elevated with the addition of 2 championship 6 Wicket Golf Croquet lawns at our Lakewood Club. Golf croquet is a version of the game that is very popular due to the fact that new players can be introduced to the game rather quickly and can begin playing after learning just a few basic concepts and skills. For information and court times, please call Extension 6395.

Golf – The Experience – Driving Range

Open 7 days a week

7am-half hour before dark

More than a driving range, “The Experience” is a 15- acre state-of-the art practice facility that combines an exciting learning environment with fun challenges to make every player better. With ways to hit every club in the bag, hunker down on a flop shot or work on perfecting a bump and run, The Experience provides an expansive golf environment that takes learning to new places, helping develop new players and keep existing players in the game. Rounding out the experience: fire pits and porch chairs to kick back in, a flat screen with the favorite game on and a full bar to keep spirits high. Practice takes shape at The Experience like nowhere else, creating a hub for the local golfer and a destination for golfers across the US and around the world. If you did not bring your clubs, do not worry, we have clubs for the entire family at the Caddy Shack, just ask the attendant and they will set you up!

Fitness Center

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

With a multitude of options for exercising at the resort, the Fitness Center, located in the Spa Building, offers all the workout must-haves for amping personal performance, such as LifeFitness Weight Resistance Machines, Elliptical Trainers, Technogym Treadmills, Peloton Bicycles, Fit balls, and Free Weights, mats for stretching, plus an Indoor Pool. It’s the perfect place to keep up a regular regime, inspired by the view of our 36-slip marina and Mobile Bay. Complimentary water and fitness towels are provided.

Grand Bikes

8am-5:30pm

Return by 6pm

The Grand Hotel has bikes available for all ages, and this is one activity that you are sure to enjoy! Bikes are complimentary for the first hour and $10 per bike for each additional hour. Everyone must sign a waiver to ride, and helmets are required for all guests aged 16 years or younger. Last bike rented at 5:30pm and is due back by 6pm, unreturned Bikes incur a $50 fee.

Bikes are available to reserve at the Beach Hut or Online. During the Summer and Holidays, we recommend you book your bike, and sign your waiver in advance to ensure availability. You can book your bike, select your timeslot, and sign your waiver online Here.

Kayaks, Paddleboards, AquaTrikes, and more . . .

10am-5:30pm

Paddle around our private cove located on the beautiful Mobile Bay. Watercrafts are complimentary for one hour. Age restrictions apply and vary for each individual watercraft. Everyone must sign a waiver to ride, and life jackets are required for all ages.

Watercrafts are available to reserve at the Beach Hut or Online. During the Summer and Holidays, we recommend you book your watercraft, and sign your waiver in advance to ensure availability.

You can book your watercraft, select your timeslot, and sign your waiver online Here.

Camp Grand and Arcade

9am-9pm

Have fun challenging your friends to a game in our arcade! Equipped with pinball, shooters, and other fun games for all ages, the whole family can enjoy their time in our game room. Classic and modern board games, playing cards, and books are also available for your enjoyment. In our Camp Grand and Arcade there is something fun for everyone to enjoy! Arcade takes quarters; change machine available in the arcade.

Activities Lawn

9am-9pm

Enjoy some outside games on the West side of the property from Julep Point. Lawn games for your enjoyment include: croquet, horseshoes, pingpong, putting green and ladder ball. A volleyball net is located on North Beach.

Fleischer Memorial Pier

9am-9pm

Whether you just want to sit and relax or catch the big one, the Grand Fishing Pier, located on the South side of the property, is ready and waiting for you. You will find cane fishing poles and bait on the pier for your enjoyment.

The Grand Ducks

The Grand Hotel is home to a flock of ducks that tolerate us quite well! They look forward to amusing you while you toss them cracked corn. Duck food is available at the front desk located in the Main Lobby. The ducks prefer their meals served around the Lagoon near the Cascades! Stop by Oak and Azalea Boutique to purchase your very own “duck call” to round up the Grand ducks!

Grand Nature Walk

Starting at the pier, this nature walk will introduce you to the local flora and fauna while allowing you to take in the beautiful views of Mobile Bay. If you are interested in more information, you can scan the QR code at each point for details about:
• Osprey and other coastal birds
• Sea Turtles
• Manatee Migration
• Native trees
• Eagle Reef Project

Grand Feature and Adult Pool

Open Daily 8am-10pm

Bring the family down to enjoy our feature pool, and waterslide, while the little ones cool off at the splash pad. Looking to relax? Stop by the adults-only heated pool and hot tub. Poolside Cabanas are also available! To reserve one click Here or scan the QR code below. Don’t forget about the indoor pool located in the Spa Building. The indoor pool is open daily from 5am - 10pm. Pool towels are complimentary and can be checked out and returned to the kiosks at the feature pool. Unreturned towels incur a fee of $20.

Dining

Local Market

6am-10pm

This all-day hot spot starts the day with barista inspired drinks, pastries and the world’s best coffee cake shifting to onthe-go specialties for lunch and light dinner. The pastry team features desserts, macrons, ice cream novelties.

Grand Hall

Featuring a classic breakfast menu that utilizes seasonal and local products. The restaurant’s breakfast menu is accented by hand crafted breads and breakfast pastries that are baked in
house each morning. The Grand Hall is the perfect place to start your morning while admiring the nvaulted ceiling and a view of Mobile Bay. The restaurant’s elegant ambiance is complemented by an a la carte menu designed to satisfy every appetite.

Breakfast 7am-10:30am

Sunday Brunch: Seating Begins at 11:45

Reservations Required

Bayside Grill
Enjoy mouth-watering local fare with ingredients sourced from local farms and our Estate Garden. Including everything from shareable appetizers, burgers and sandwiches, salads, wood stone pizzas, pasta, fresh local seafood or a steak cooked to perfection. Dine inside or on the outdoor patio while the kids have fun playing on our activities lawn.

Monday – Saturday 11am-9pm

Sunday: 3pm-9pm

Traditional Casual Dining - Resort Attire

Bucky's Lounge

The signature lounge celebrates the iconic Bucky Miller, a time – honored associate of the Grand Hotel. Guests pull up to some of the finest mixology in the South, enhanced by an outstanding selection of rare whiskies, fine wines and excellent Southern small plate menu. Bucky’s is a non – smoking adult environment.

BAR SERVICE

Monday - Friday 4pm-Midnight

Saturday and Sunday 11am–Midnight

FOOD SERVICE

Monday - Friday 4pm-10pm

Saturday and Sunday 11am -10pm

Live Entertainment 8pm–Midnight

Bucky’s Firepit Reservations

Located on Bucky’s Lawn, our nine-bay view firepits are one of the resort's most desired settings to relax and unwind. To put your mind at ease and secure no-waiting seating, four of our nine fire pits are now available for reservation. Amenities include five cushioned lounge chairs, gourmet chips and dip, bottled water, take-home leather coasters, a fleece blanket, and a dedicated service concierge. Bayview firepit reservations are a resort amenity offered to registered guests staying at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and Members of the Lakewood Club
only. Reservations are available two weeks prior to your desired date. If by 3pm, the four rental fire pits have not been reserved, they will be opened up on a first-come, first-serve to our guests. Hotel reservation confirmation or a Lakewood member number is required. No discounts apply to the rental fee, and all sales are final.

Jubilee

With its something-for-everyone menu featuring fresh local ingredients and an extensive list of libations that are perfect for under the sun, Jubilee is casual, comfortable and convenient from a poolside chaise. Featuring an open-air setting, with a rooftop to cool yet welcome the bay breeze, Jubilee welcomes families and friends.

FOOD SERVICE:

Tuesday–Thursday 11am-6pm

Friday-Monday 11am-8pm

BAR SERVICE:

Daily 11am until 8pm

Southern Roots

Upscale Casual Dining – Resort Attire

Southern Roots combines a picturesque ambiance, exceptional service and Chef-driven menus focused on high-quality, locally sourced and estate grown farm-to-table fare to create a chic yet casual experience, infused with flavor and fun and inviting a return.

Wednesday - Monday, Dinner 6pm-9pm

Reservations highly recommended

Call: 251-990-4300

Every great hotel has a great bar to steal away to, and 1847 is ours. 1847 is home to the beverage arts, with Grand Garden-to-glass crafted cocktails, local libations and signature wines by the glass all getting in on the act. The setting of choice for savoring house-made elixirs, quiet conversation, or the easy company of new friends.

HOURS: Wednesday – Monday, 5pm-10pm

Celebrating The Craft

5pm SHARP

To commemorate the art and craft of bartending, the bartender and the passion for creating unique and different cocktails from the past and present, please join us Wednesday - Monday at 5pm in 1847 Bar, where the bartender will present a daily cocktail, their inspiration and a quick lesson about the skill of crafting delicious concoctions.

All Week!

Children’s Candy Guess

Friday, May 24th until Sunday, May 26th

Kids, make sure to stop by our Concierge Desk, located in the Main Lobby, to take a shot at winning our jar of candy! Write down your name and guess to see how close you can get to the exact amount without going over.

All entries are due by 7pm on Sunday, May 26th. The winner’s name will be posted at the Concierge Desk by 8am on Monday, May 27th.

Children’s Coloring Contest

Friday, May 24th until Sunday, May 26th

Children of all ages are invited to enter our Kid’s Coloring Contest. Stop by our Concierge Desk, located in the Main Lobby, to pick up your coloring sheet and box of crayons.

All entries are due by 7pm on Sunday, May 26th. The winner’s name will be posted at the Concierge Desk by 8am on Monday, May 27th.

Flag Scavenger Hunt

Children of all ages are invited to participate in our Flag Scavenger Hunt. Stop by our Concierge Desk, located in the Main Lobby, to pick up your scavenger hunt sheets. Sheets will be available all weekend. Please return your completed scavenger hunt sheets to the concierge desk to collect your prize.

Grand Arcade Free Play

Each day from 9am-9pm

Come on over the first floor of the North Bay House and challenge your friends to a game of air-hockey, pinball, and more!

Bike Ride to Punta Clara Candy Kitchen Check out the bikes from our team located at the Beach Hut and take the sidewalk along Scenic Hwy 98 South to Punta Clara Candy Kitchen. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike waivers are required. Kitchen Phone Number 800-437-7868

Kitchen Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9am until 5pm

Sunday 12:30pm until 5pm

Check out the bike map on the Grand Hotel App.

Grandeur, Grit and Glory Since 1847:

A Tribute to the History of the Grand Hotel

3:45pm

Honoring its ties to American freedom, the Grand’s unique history is celebrated each day at 3:45pm with a procession that commences by the MainLobby fireplace and culminates with a Civil Warreplica Cannon firing on the edge of Mobile Bay at Cannon Park. Following the presentation, a Daily Lagniappe – or little bite – is presented. Elegant and endearing, and abundantly welcoming for more than 170 years, the Grand Hotel is a treasured destination for generations to love.

Celebrating The Craft

5pm SHARP, Wednesday-Monday

To commemorate the art and craft of bartending, the bartender and the passion for creating unique and different cocktails from the past and present, please join us Wednesday - Monday at 5pm in 1847 Bar, where the bartender will present a daily cocktail, their inspiration and a quick lesson about the skill of crafting delicious concoctions.

The Ringing of the Sunset Bell

A Southern Tradition to celebrate the end of the day and beginning of the night… Let the bell’s toll move you to the porch of Bucky’s to enjoy a spectacular Mobile Bay Sunset. The sunset is so beautiful; we had to concoct a drink in honor of it… the Mobile Bay Sunset touting the same gorgeous colors as displayed in the sky. We begin our celebration thirty minutes before sunset so get there early; seats begin filling up at least an hour prior. Sunset is at approximately 7:45pm