Day Of details

  • Date

    Saturday, August 2. 2025

    5 PM - 7 PM - VIP Cocktail Hour

    7 PM - 10 PM - OkraFest

  • Location

    The Lyceum

    2401 Winnie 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 Disco Rodeo!

    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! Learn more here>

  • Checking In

    All we need is the name of the registration!

    Pearls and Snap Peas are in order for the 11th annual OkraFest! Bust out the boots, sequins, electric colors for another fabulous year.

    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.

    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!

Allan Matthews & Family

Then & Now Bookshop | Kimmy's Boutique | Jackson Almon, Realtor | La T da Spa

I’m Kinda a Big Dill

(Headlining Event Sponsor)

24 Carrot Gold

(VIP Event Sponsor)

kristin & David finklea

Feeling Saucy

(Food & Drink Sponsor)

Totally Radishing, Darling

(Decor Sponsor)

Turnip the Beets

(Entertainment Sponsor)

lettuce get you home safe

(safe rides Sponsor)

Craft cocktails and beer sponsored by:

VIP Happy Hour food sponsored by:

Chef Yarik & Marmo Café

VIP Happy Hour oyster bar shucked by:

Pier 6 seafood & oyster house

Photography:

Greenwalt Productions

Dinner delightfully catered by:

Desserts made by GOFM Vendor:

Live music by:

kevin anthony + G-Town

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

2025 OkraFest Planning Pod: 

Pod members:

Honi Alexander

Alicia Cahill

Casey McAuliffe

Dazya Mitchell

Mercedes Pang

Kellie Rooks

Brian Schwenk

Cody Wright