Day Of details

  • Date

    Saturday, August 10, 2024

    6 PM - 7 PM - VIP Cocktail Hour

    7 PM - 10 PM - OkraFest

  • Location

    Historic Galveston Water & Electric Light Community Center

    715 30th Street, Galveston, Texas 77550

  • Parking

    There is free street parking around the building. Opt to carpool or Lyft/Uber!

    The ramp to the main entrance is on the north side of the building with direct access from the parking lot. Please note cars cannot be left in the lot overnight.

    If you purchased a “Go Big” Table or part of the “I’m Kinda a Big Dill” or “24 Carrot” Sponsor Tables, we have designated parking spots available in the building lot, facing 33rd street.

  • Attire

    This year’s theme is Garden Glam! Showcase your unique style with sunset and goldish hues, floral patterns, or anything that makes you feel grounded and gorgeous. Don’t forget your Okra Hat, of course!

    See the FAQ below for more info or go to this webpage here>

  • Checking In

    All we need is the name of the registration!

    If you purchased a table and have given us the names in your party, your guests can check in with their name.

    If you haven’t provided the names, guests can mention your name at check in. Please note the number of seats you have based on your registration!

  • OkraHat Competition

    At registration, you’ll be asked if you want to participate in the friendly competition! You’ll be given a numbered sticker to place on your accessory.

    Several secret judges will spend the night covertly assessing everyone’s fashion. Before the night is over, several winners will be announced. Fame and adoration will follow.

  • Raffle, Wine Pull, & Live Auction

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling games of chance, exclusive finds, and delectable surprises with our raffles and wine pull.

    Live auction starts at 8:30 PM! No app required.

  • Get Home Safely

    At the end of the evening, you can schedule a Safe Ride home with with one of our volunteer concierges.

    This service is graciously sponsored by Cate Black Architecture Studio

Seasonal ingredients sourced from GOFM’s farmers & makers: including The Farm at Bald Hill, Daphodill Farm, Grow4Health, and GOFM’s Victory Gardens.

Catering by Mosquito Cafe

VIP Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres by Hotel Lucine

VIP Oyster Bar by Pier 6 Seafood

Desserts by Jazz Bird Bakery & Underwater Oven

Beverages: Craft cocktails & beer generously provided by Daiquiri Time Out & Galveston Island Brewing

Music with Danielle Reich Quintet & DJ Cayjuyn Spyce

Poster & Pin Artist by Karissa Laffey

Frequently Asked Questions

Attire & Hat

  • No. While it’s obviously the primary theme, we want you to wear a chapeau inspired by okra, summer produce, nature, agriculture, summer in Galveston—whatever speaks to you! However, if you hope to win a prize in the competition, there must be okra incorporated into your fashion somewhere.

  • Several secret judges will spend the night covertly assessing everyone’s fashion. Before the night is over, several winners will be announced. Fame and adoration will follow.

  • No! Make a purse, a necklace, a suit! The whole point is to have fun and be utterly unserious.

  • Nope! The most important thing is that you look fabulous. Make it yourself, ask a friend, buy it from the internet–or even better, put in a custom order with our friend at Hurricane Headdress.

  • It’s not an option this year, but if enough folks tell us they want us to, we’ll add it to the 2024 lineup!

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

I’m Kinda A Big dILL

(Headlining Sponsor)

24 Carrot Gold

(VIP Event Sponsor)

Totally Radishing, Darling

(Decor Sponsor)

Turnip the Beets

(Entertainment Sponsor)

Lettuce us get you home safe

(Safe Rides Sponsor)

Table Sponsors

Bonnie White & Doug Little

Charles Gilkison

UTMB MFM Fellows

Craft cocktails and beer sponsored by:

VIP Happy Hour menu sponsored by:

Photography:

Greenwalt Productions

Donors & Event Contributors:

  • Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc

  • Alicia & Chris Cahill

  • Austin Film Festival

  • Beauty Bar by Michelle

  • Bel Pri Jewelry & Gift

  • Benno’s Cajun Seafood Restaurant

  • Byrds-i

  • Charles Eddy

  • Chuck Jones

  • Christopher Smith-Gonzales

  • Christine Hopkins, Scout & Cellar

  • Clay Cup Studios

  • Cody Wright

  • David & Denise Walker

  • David Baca & Priscilla Files

  • Devil and the Deep Brewery

  • Donna & Jim Vining

  • Fonda Burnett

  • Gaby & Grace

  • Galveston Historical Foundation

  • Galveston Island Brewing

  • Grand Galvez

  • Happy Design

  • Hotel Lucine

  • Island Salt Air Yoga Studio

  • Jessica Karigan

  • Jolly Farms

  • Katie Haukebo Photography

  • Kimberly Danesi

  • Kristen Anne Fibers

  • Koop’s BBQ

  • Kristin & David Finklea

  • Mercedes Pang

  • Moody Gardens

  • Mosquito Cafe

  • PattyCakes Bakery

  • Pecans by Karen

  • Proletariat Art Gallery & Public House

  • Rachel Wiley Janota Fine Art

  • Sara Niebuhr

  • Siok-Hong Chen-Sabot

  • Spooky Galveston

  • Squiggle & Dash

  • Sunset Refillery

  • Texas Pit Stop BBQ

  • Texas Restaurant Association - Galveston Chapter

  • Texas Tail Distillery

  • The Farm at Bald Hill

  • The Style Co.

  • The Tremont House

  • Tom Schwenk & Jack Bell

  • Upcycled Island

  • Visit Galveston

  • VJ Farms

2024 OkraFest Planning Pod: 

Pod members:

Honi Alexander

Fonda Burnett

Casey McAuliffe

Heather Owens

Mercedes Pang

Kellie Gonzalez

Chad Smith

Caitlin Townsend

Denise Walker

Cody Wright