Day Of Details

  • Date

    Saturday, August 15, 2026

    6 PM - 7 PM - VIP Cocktail Hour

    7 PM - 10 PM - OkraFest

  • Location

    Historic Galveston Water & Electric Light Community Center

    1111 25th St

    Galveston, TX 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.

  • Attire

    This year’s theme is Gardens Galactica Gala! Learn more here>

  • Checking In

    All we need is your name and/or the person who bought your ticket.

    If you bought a table + haven’t provided the names to us, guests can mention your name at check in.

  • 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.

    Learn More>

  • 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 Rochkind Insurance.

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!

2026 OkraFest Planning Pod 

Pod members:

Honi Alexander

Alicia Cahill

Casey McAuliffe

Dazya Mitchell

Mercedes Pang

Cody Wright