Galveston’s summertime celebration of the island’s vintage past returns June 6-8, 2025! This year’s event highlights numerous GHF properties for a weekend of classes, parties, contests, and more. Based on past island events from summer seasons, like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Revue Weekend was resurrected into a contemporary event in 2009. Each year, contestants from around the United States vie for prizes, sashes, and more while the assembled crowds enjoy a weekend of retro fun.

Schedule of Events:

3 p.m: Classic Cocktail Courses

Join the bartending team for a lesson in mixology as you learn the secrets to delicious classic cocktails. From spirits to glassware to garnishes, this class will have you behind the bar in no time!

Cost: Hotel Lucine (Sat.) – $60

Location: Galveston Historic Seaport

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5-9 p.m: Bathing Beauties Contest

The weekend’s main event features the world-famous Bathing Beauties! The contest has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages vie for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits, parasols, and cheer on this year’s contestants as they compete for bragging rights, cash prizes, sashes, and more. Free to the public at Saengerfest Park!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5-6 p.m. – Car show, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more
6-7 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band
7-8:30 p.m. – Bathing Beauties Contest
8:30 – 9 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band

Cost: Free

Location: Saengerfest Park

10-11:30 p.m: Queen City Cabaret

Welcome to the Queen City Cabaret, a hot Jazz-induced evening of vintage frivolity and scintillating burlesque, where the unexpected is always on the menu. Held in the newly restored 1920 City National Bank Building, this special event welcomes some of the nation’s best performers for a night to remember!

Cost: $50

Location: 1920 City National Bank Building

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