Mayor Frank Brocato
The busyness of May always seems to sneak up on us. Like the flowers that burst into bloom each spring, the activities this month arrive quickly — but they add so much beauty and flavor to our city.
This month, we’re pleased to welcome Wine Fest 2025 to Hoover. For seven years, the event was held in Birmingham, but this year it’s making its debut at the Hoover Met on Saturday, May 3, from 6-9 p.m.
I’m especially excited about the 42nd annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, taking place Tuesday, May 6, at 7:30 a.m. We’re looking forward to a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel. We’re particularly honored to welcome Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer as our guest speaker. I know he’ll share words that will motivate and encourage us all.
The following week, the Regions Tradition returns to Greystone Golf and Country Club, May 14-18. Part of the PGA Tour Champions circuit, the event offers an intimate chance to see some of the best senior golfers in the sport — along with a few celebrities — during the Pro-Am competition on opening day. With great restaurants, vendors and live entertainment, it’s an outing so many look forward to every year, and we’re proud that the Tradition continues here in Hoover.
We’ll end the month with the crown jewel of our community: the SEC Baseball Tournament, held May 20-25. This marks the first year teams will play under our new, extended contract, approved last August. In addition to world-class baseball, fans will experience the latest round of upgrades we’ve made to the Hoover Met.
We’ve invested $23 million to modernize and enhance the fan and player experience. That includes updated locker rooms, a new media room, repaved parking lots, upgraded lighting and a redesigned main entrance. We’ve also replaced all chairback seating and added backs to our benches. The concourse has received a full refresh, including new paint, floor coatings, signage, lighting and concessions improvements — giving the area a cleaner, more modern feel.
We believe these changes will make this year’s tournament even more enjoyable for both fans and athletes.
Please come out and join us for one — or all — of these events as we welcome so many visitors to our city.
