Would Mom enjoy a relaxing weekend at the beach on her special day? You bet!

Sunday, May 11th is fast approaching. Most restaurants in town have special menus planned. Advanced reservations are strongly suggested. Area Hotels and B&Bs will have availability as we are still early in the season. Don’t forget to stop by the Pinery Antique Flea Market or take a stroll in the Pinery Provincial Park after Brunch on Sunday.

FINE Restaurant has teamed up with Garden Gate Floral and Sweets & Spring Cocktails for a Mother/Daughter event. Participant in a cooking class and create a floral design together to take home. The event is scheduled for May 5th at 7pm.
Also join them on Sunday for a scrumptious Mother’s Day Brunch. Reservations 519-238-6224

Oakwood Resort - Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show and Dinner - May 10th (Sat.)
Prime Rib Buffet. Dinner & Show $54, Show only $25. Grand Re-Opening of Oakwood Resort’s Dining Room. Show starts at 9pm Saturday.
Mother’s Day Brunch 11am to 3pm - Featuring Eggs Benedict, Carved Ham and more. Complementary Rose for Mom. Adults, $24.95 per person. Reservations Required 519-238-2324

Schoolhouse Restaurant - Join them for Mother’s Day, Lunch or Dinner. Prepare to be delighted by the cooking of Executive Chef Gus Merkies. Reservations 519-238-5515

Aunt Gussies - Always a special event. Call for details 519-238-6786

Growling Gator located at the end of Main Street is set to open for the season on May 8th. Enjoy a cocktail and lunch with an unbeatable view of Lake Huron.

Need Flowers or a Gift?

• The Garden Gate - Gifts & Floral - 15 Ontario S
  877-238-1701
• Twigs Floral Company 54 Ontario S 519-238-1262

Check out our Restaurant and Attractions page for even more ideas…

Running around town this weekend you can’t help but notice that the town is waking up. The Pinery Antique Flea Market was busy as they opened for their 41st season. The Grand Bend Studio Tour also appeared to be very popular. Folks were not disappointed as they strolled around enjoying the warm weather this Sunday. From the shore you could see that the boaters are back in the water and down River Road, the sailboats are back in their slips.

Down on Main Street J Dee’s Summerhouse is now open for business and the patio was packed with people enjoying the sunshine. Dairy Dip had a line up for ice cream and almost every business had some sort of activity going on as owners are getting ready for the Victoria Day Weekend (May 24). The forecast is looking good for next weekend - check back soon for the latest happenings in Grand Bend.

Today was a beautiful beach day and I had the place to myself. 23C outside and not a cloud in the sky. It’s time to head to the shore. I filmed a few spots along the Old Ausable River on my way to the beach. This is beach area #8.

Here is the line up for Burgerfest this year. Mark your calendars for this ‘not to be missed’ event held on the Main Street Beach. June 13-15th 2008

Friday June 13th

Noon-Midnight Food & Bar Service (Admission fee of $5.00 waived until 5 PM.)
12-2 PM Burgerfest Business Lunch (Enter your business card for door prizes.)
8 PM Live Music Starring Rumblefish

Saturday June 14th

Noon-Midnight Food & Bar Service (Admission fee of $5.00)
11 AM Bed Races!! (Contact Gary Eisler at 238-5801 to register your team.)
1 PM Live Music All Day Featuring Murray Andrews, Lance Bedard, Brian Dale, Yeager
5 PM Mr. & Ms. Burgerfest!! (Contact Sonia Turner at 238-5881 for details.)
8 PM Live Music Starring The Pat Waterfield Rock & Soul Review

Sunday June 15th

Noon-6 PM Food & Bar Service (Admission fee of $5.00)
2 PM Live Music Starring Denise Pelley & Cheryl Lescombe
3 PM Parachute Jump!! (Grand Bend Sport Parachuting will be performing a demo and landing right on Grand Bend’s Main Beach!)

****Plus activities for the kids all weekend long at the Grand Bend Optimist Skate Park and Basketball Court. Contact Leanne at the Youth Centre for details, 238-1155.****