The document provides information about amenities and facilities available at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Minnesota. It describes the casino's large gaming floor, multiple on-site restaurants, golf courses in the area, and the Mille Lacs Lake which offers fishing and hunting opportunities. It also outlines the convention center's large ballrooms and breakout rooms that can host meetings, concerts and other group activities for up to 1,600 people. Details are provided about hotel accommodations, catering services and policies for planning events.
1. A r e A r e c r e A t i o n
grand caSInO MILLE LacS deer, ruffed grouse, black bear, and various
“Mille Lacs” is French for “1,000 lakes” and the duck species. Hunting is a popular recreational
name gives you an idea of the giant size of this activity in the Mille Lacs Wildlife Management
famous body of water. It is 14 miles wide, 20 area, home to 50 mammals and over 200 bird
miles long, with a shoreline of 86 miles and more species. State land and hunting preserves are
than 200 square miles of water surface! other local areas that attract all-season hunters.
There is plenty to do on and off the water in MILLE LacS KathIO StatE ParK
the Mille Lacs area. Our professional meeting With its 9,000 years of human history, the park
planners will ensure that your event is successful has become a National Historic Landmark.
whether it’s for work or play. By selecting Grand Featuring 10,585 acres, Kathio State Park is
Casino Mille Lacs, you’ve chosen an exciting home to a variety of wildlife. Eagles, hawks,
convention and meeting facility that owls, and hundreds of other birds make it one
you and your attendees will remember! of the most popular bird watching areas in
Minnesota. Enjoy hours of hiking, biking, horse
gaMIng trails, and during the winter, experience some of
Our gaming floor features the excitement of the best cross-country ski trails in state. You can
more than 2,000 slots, 24 table games including also climb the 100’ fire tower and participate in
the River’s Edge Poker Room. With payouts of Kathio’s extensive nature programs.
nearly $1 million per day, there are other games
MILLE LacS IndIan MuSEuM
available including a 260-seat bingo room and
pull tabs. These games and more are available This museum reveals the story of the Mille Lacs
to entertain you and your guests 24 hours a day. Band of Ojibwe through displays and hands-on
exhibits. Adjacent to the museum, a restored
arEa gOLf trading post retains its 1930s appearance. Here,
There are many beautifully maintained golf visitors find American Indian gifts and crafts from
courses located throughout the region; check Mille Lacs artisans.
with your meeting planner about available
EntErtaInMEnt and grOuP actIvItIES
location, tee times, and Grand Casino Mille Lacs
stay and play packages. The Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events &
Convention Center was voted the “Best
fIShIng and huntIng Minnesota Casino Venue for Concerts” in Twin
Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort is set on beautiful Cities Magazine. Entertainers such as Trisha
Lake Mille Lacs just three miles south of Grand Yearwood, Oak Ridge Boys, Chicago, Sawyer
Casino Mille Lacs and at the gateway to historic Brown, Marie Osmond, and Randy Travis have
Kathio State Park. The giant lake is home to recently taken the stage at Mille Lacs. When
trophy walleye, muskie, northern pike, pan it comes to entertainment for your group or
fish as well as small mouth bass, all sharing convention, we can help book big-name musical
the limelight on Minnesota’s most popular acts, comedians, inspirational speakers, team
fishing lake. Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort offers building activities, and much more. Let us help
launch fishing with professional fishing guides make your event one to be remembered!
and an array of ice fishing house rentals and
packages during the winter months. All launch
trips include fishing poles and bait. For more
information about Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort
visit www.eddysresort.com.
The Mille Lacs Lake area is home to white-tailed
2. A m e n i t i e s
TreaT yourself To one of our many on-siTe resTauranTs
Grand BuffeT
At the Grand Buffet, every day is "all you care to eat!" Enjoy a variety of foods, from pasta and
salads to turkey and ham, plus all of the fixings. Everyday there is a different theme and don’t
forget about the delicious dessert bar.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
4 – 9 p.m. 4 – 9 p.m. 4 – 10 p.m.
Grand norThern Grill
There is something on the menu for every appetite at this family restaurant. Breakfast, lunch,
or dinner, there is plenty of variety at a price that is just right.
Sunday – Thursday Friday – Saturday
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. 7 a.m. – midnight
The Woodlands sTeakhouse
The Woodlands Steakhouse is fine dining in casual elegance. Voted as “Favorite Fine Dining”
location among Minnesota casinos five times over!
Open – 10 p.m., Wednesday – Sunday
Plums
Plums offers quick casual service for our Guests on the go. This is not ordinary fast food.
Our menu includes fresh-grilled burgers, hand-made mile high sandwiches, signature soups,
classic salads, and award-winning pizza.
Open 24-hours a day
Full room service available 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. for hotel guests
GifT shoP
Grand Gifts is located in the hotel lobby and is open 24 hours a day. Grand Gifts features
apparel, specialty items, souvenirs, and a complete line of tobacco products.
for The younGer CroWd
The Grand Arcade. Where your kids will have fun so you can too! For ages 12 to 18,
the Grand Arcade is the perfect supervised area!
BouTique
The Boutique offers unique gifts, purses, clothing, jewelry, and more.
Open 9 a.m. daily
naTive Grounds Coffee shoP
Enjoy a flavor break with our gourmet coffee selections, ice cream, teas, juices, fresh pastries,
and free wireless internet access.
Open at 7 a.m. daily
3. c o n f e r e n c e f A c i l i t i e s
Function Rooms
The banquet department reserves the right to assign function rooms based on the guaranteed
number of attendees and the nature of the function. Final confirmation on a room can be made
with the banquet coordinator at the time the guarantee is given.
Room Name Sq. Footage Dimensions Ceiling Max. Capacity Classroom Theatre Banquet
Grand Ballroom 1 14,043 149.9’ x 94’ 20’ 1600 700 1600 940
Autumn 4,681 49.8’ x 94’ 20’ 450 225 450 320
Spring/Summer 4,681 49.8’ x 94’ 20’ 450 225 450 300
Winter 4,681 49.8’ x 94’ 20’ 450 225 450 320
Foyer 9,600 – 20’ – – – –
Room Name Sq. Footage Dimensions Ceiling Max. Capacity Classroom Theatre Reception
Grand Ballroom 2 2,400 50’ x 48’ 12’ 264 100 264 160
Bullhead 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
Wolf 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
Bear 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
Marten 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
Lynx 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
Eagle 400 25' x 16' 12’ 20 12 N/A 20
linen
The casino offers white as the standard color for table linens. We offer some variety of color
cloth napkins for meal functions; ask your banquet coordinator for available options.
Other colors may be obtained at an additional charge.
seaTinG
Banquet seating will be at our discretion, unless otherwise specified.
GRAND BALLROOM 1
Biboon Winter Ziigwan Spring/Niibin Summer Dagwaagin Autumn GRAND BALLROOM 2
Exit
Wawaazisii Waabizheshi
Bullhead Marten
Rolling door
Ma’iingan Bizhiw
Wolf Lynx
Makwa Migizi
Bear Eagle
Exit
Banquet Setup Classroom Setup
4. c o n f e r e n c e f A c i l i t i e s
Beverage station
Beverage room storage Closets
storage Closets storage Closets
Beverage station Bullhead
Bullhead marten
storage Closets
Bullhead
Wolf lynx Wolf
48' 3"
48' 3"
32'
Wolf
Bear eagle
Bear
24' 7" Bear eagle
Wolf/Bullhead 49' 7" Bear
hollow square
small Ballroom
24' 7"
Classroom
Bear/Wolf/Bullhead
u-shape
Beverage station Beverage station
95'6"
95' 6"
93'
24' 7" 48' 9" 49' 3"
auTumn sPrinG/summer WinTer
Banquet Theater rounds no Back To The speaker
5. e v e n t s & c o n v e n t i o n c e n t e r
Grand Casino Mille Lacs is an extraordinary blend of fun and function, the perfect combination
for your next important meeting or special event.
Whether you’re planning a large convention, small meeting or family reunion, our
knowledgeable and friendly meeting planners will make sure your event is seamless.
Banquet Service team
Once you have chosen our facility and your event becomes definite, a banquet coordinator will
be assigned to work with you on the details of your event. Your banquet coordinator will create
a Banquet Event Order that will outline all details, including meeting times, room setups,
audio-visual, and food and beverage needs.
It is important that information regarding your event is communicated to the banquet
coordinator two weeks prior to your arrival. The more information you can provide us with, the
better we are able to prepare the service aspects of your event.
Business meetings and conventions today demand more technical resources and professional
support than ever before. Grand Casino Mille Lacs can help ensure success by coordinating all
of your equipment, staging, lighting, and electronic presentation needs.
VCR/DVD Lavaliere Microphone Analog & Digital
Screen Wireless Microphone Phone Hookup
LCD Projector Wired Microphone Flipchart/Markers
CD Player Wireless Internet Dry Erase Board
Setup ItemS
Table Top Podium Stage
Standing Podium Dance Floor
Other ServiceS
Coat Check Copies
Instructional Blackjack Faxes
*For a complete price list of audio-visual, setup items and other services, please visit our
website at www.grandcasinomn.com or contact our sales office at 800-626-5825, ext. 8515
or 320-532-8515.
6. h o t e l
The Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hotel is one of the
largest and finest casino hotels in the state of
Minnesota! With approximately 500 rooms and
easy access to the gaming floor, our new hotel
has become the perfect complement for
every event.
Besides our well-appointed standard rooms,
you’ll be blown away by the luxury of our Jacuzzi
and Presidential suites. The Presidential suites
may be used for a hospitality room for your
groups. A luxurious touch sure to wow your guests.
Full room service available 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For rooms with a view, Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs
Resort on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs is a
spectacular option with newly remodeled rooms
and direct access to the “big lake.”
Fishing anyone?
Check-in begins at 4 p.m. with checkout at 11 a.m.
A cancellation notice of 24 hours is required for all
reserved rooms.
7. B A n q u e t s
Food & Beverage If notification is not received, billing will be based
No event is complete without great food. on the original guarantee. All charges are based
Grand Casino Mille Lacs offers private catering on the guarantee, or the actual number of people
and full banquet service. Our specialty is served, whichever is greater.
customizing a special menu to fit your events gratuity
theme and budget. Our menus feature succulent
An 18% service charge will be added to all food
culinary creations delivered fresh and hot to you
and beverage.
and your guests. If you’re looking for something
not featured on our menus, our talented Payment
Executive Chef will custom-create a menu to Payment, including all remaining and additional
meet your group’s specific needs. charges incurred during your event, is due upon
receipt of the final bill.
Menu selections should be given to the banquet
coordinator two weeks prior to the event. Outside *Payment shall be made in advance of the
food or beverage, with the exception of wedding function unless credit has been established with
or specialty cakes prepared by a licensed baker, the casino. In such case, the complete account is
cannot be brought into the convention center by due and payable no later than 21 days from the
guests. Grand Casino Mille Lacs often prepares date of the function.
additional food to ensure an event is a success. *For menu suggestions, please see our menu
Any food remaining after an event is complete is included in this package or contact our sales
the property of Grand Casino Mille Lacs and due office at 800-626-5825, ext. 8515 or 320-532-8515.
to liability, cannot be removed from the premises.
attendance guarantee
We take service seriously. That’s why attendance
must be guaranteed at least 14 calendar days
before your event. The number will be considered
a guarantee, not subject to reduction, and
charges will be assessed accordingly.