Experience Monumental Summer Fun in the Capital Region
Gaylord National Presents First-Annual "SummerFest"
National Harbor, Md.—( April 29, 2009 ) This Summer, Gaylord National pulls out all the stops to create a fun-filled, must-experience event for kids of all ages.The hotel's first-annual SummerFest will take place May 24 to August 31, 2009, offering families, adults and kids a variety of festive events and unique entertainment. It's an entirely new way to experience summer fun at the grandest waterfront in the Washington D.C. area. Whether it's a quick visit, or an overnight stay, we've got something for everyone.
FREE On-Going Activities for Everyone
"SunSational" Sand Sculptures — Professional artists will transform more than 25 tons of sand into wondrous, giant indoor sand sculptures featuring the famous Washington D.C. skyline and other summertime scenes. Stroll throughout the hotel's indoor atrium to discover these extraordinary works of art.
Beat on the Bay Music Series — Join us at Moon Bay Coastal Cuisine every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (5:00-8:00 p.m. on June 20) for the Beat on the Bay Music Series, when we'll showcase local and regional music acts. It's sure to add even more fun to the Moon Bay dining experience, which offers contemporary twists on traditional Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic seafood favorites.
Sunset Celebration at Belvedere Lounge — What better place to enjoy the sunset than at the place with the best view in the house! Join us nightly from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Belvedere Lounge, where you'll gaze west through our signature 19-story picture window at the dramatic sunsets over the Potomac River. You'll enjoy free, live music and can toast with a hand-crafted cocktail—the perfect accompaniment to one of the most memorable sunsets you've ever experienced.
Activities for Overnight Guests
Potomac Lawn Games — Play a game on our beautiful lawn overlooking the river! Whether its croquet, badminton or lawn bowling — we've got lots of fun options to choose from and spectacular green spaces to use for challenging your opponents. (Rentals available to hotel guests only.)
Dive-In Pool Movies — Every Friday and Saturday night at 8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy a classic, family movie playing on a jumbo screen at our junior-Olympic sized pool (available to guests only).
Kids' Activity Set — Who says grown-ups have all the fun? Kids can too! At check-in, they'll receive a free Gaylord Activity Book complete with games, coloring activities, crayons and a scavenger hunt that will take them throughout the atrium in search of "Sunny G," the Gaylord Teddy Bear. After their stay, kids can submit their artwork depicting a favorite part of their stay, which could be featured on our website. (Available at check-in.)
Potomac Playzone — Get your game on at our NEW family arcade. Whether it's the latest driving adventure or a game of pool, we've got something for everyone to keep them competing for hours.
Special Overnight Packages
The SummerFest Value Package — from $199 a night*
30% savings off regular rates
- One night's deluxe accommodations in a standard room (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only)
- Free Kids' Breakfast at Pienza Italian Market, with a full-paying adult
- A Gaylord National VIP Coupon Book — valued at more than $250 (includes discounts at many Gaylord National and National Harbor retail shops, excursion activities, entertainment venues and restaurants)
- Unlimited access to the Family Fun Game Box (available at concierge)
- Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle ($19 value)
- Complimentary fee ($15 value)
*Rate is based on double occupancy for traditional accommodations, plus applicable tax. Extra nights available at prevailing rates. Free kids' breakfast at Pienza valid for children up to age 12; only one per paying adult, up to two per package. Not retroactive and not applicable to existing reservations, other offers or discounts, or to groups or conventions. Additional meals, activities, gratuities and tickets are not included. Availability is limited. Rate subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.
The SummerFest Celebration Package — from $249 a night**
35% savings off regular rates
- One night's deluxe accommodations in a standard room (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only)
- Free Breakfast for entire family at Pienza Italian Market (limit 4)
- $25 gift card to be used in one of our four restaurants
- $10 of arcade tokens for Potomac Playzone
- A Gaylord National VIP Coupon Book — valued at more than $250 (includes discounts at many Gaylord National and National Harbor retail shops, excursion activities, entertainment venues and restaurants)
- Unlimited access to the Family Fun Game Box — classic favorite board games and card games
- Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle ($19 value)
- Complimentary fee ($15 value)
(Stay with us for a second night and receive a $50 gift card, to be used in one of our four restaurants!)
*Rate is based on double occupancy for traditional accommodations, plus applicable tax and daily fee. Extra nights available at prevailing rates. Free breakfast at Pienza valid for only up to four (4) guests, does not include alcoholic beverages. Not retroactive and not applicable to existing reservations, other offers or discounts, or to groups or conventions. Additional meals, activities, gratuities and tickets are not included. Availability is limited. Rate subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply.
The spectacular Gaylord National offers four casual and fine-dining restaurants; a 20,000-square-foot European-inspired spa; five unique retail shops; the ultimate in nighttime entertainment at Pose Ultra Lounge; and a constant schedule of atmospheric entertainment. The hotel's signature 19-story atrium, which is always kept at a comfortable 72 degrees, features an indoor, colonial village setting complete with lush gardens, a sparkling stream, and a "dancing" water fountain that leaps 60 feet high. As always, local visitors who dine in one of the hotel's signature restaurants (Old Hickory Steakhouse, Moon Bay or Pienza Italian Market), will receive complimentary self-parking.
For more information on SummerFest at Gaylord National, or to make a reservation, please visit www.gaylordnational.com or call (877) 432-8674.
About Gaylord National
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center opened April 25, 2008 along the banks of the Potomac River, less than eight miles south of the nation's capital, in National Harbor, Md., a new 300-acre waterfront destination. The Gaylord National is the largest-combined hotel and convention center on the Eastern Seaboard, offering 2,000 guest rooms, including 110 lavish suites; more than 470,000 square feet of convention, meeting, exhibit and pre-function space; acclaimed restaurants; Relâche™ Spa; Pose Ultra Lounge; and a soaring 18-story, glass-covered atrium. For more information, visit www.gaylordnational.com.
Guest Contact:
Gaylord National Reservations: 877-432-8674
Media-Relations Contacts:
Amie Gorrell, Director of Public Relations, (301) 965-2111, agorrell@gaylordhotels.com
Carlyle Fairfax Smith, Carlyle International, (703) 898-1333, carlyle@carlyleinternational.us
