Galveston Island Revue Weekend

06/18/2024

Bandleader Dandy Wellington and His Band recently joined us to discuss slavery’s impact on spiritual music, how many of those songs found their way into the jazz canon, and the origins of spiritual music in a secular setting. Watch a clip of his Juneteenth presentation and see the full video by joining GalvestonHistory+ (or logging into your member account) at www.galvestonhistory.org/plus.

06/09/2024

From seaport nights to pool party paradises, this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend couldn't have packed more vintage fun into three days if it tried. Congratulations to Katrina Ross (last photo!) on taking home this year's first-place bathing beauty, and a tip of the hat to all 31 contestants, entertainers, spectators, sponsors, judges and guests, volunteers, and staff for rolling out the red carpet this weekend.

06/05/2024

It's not an event unless you take home the merch! We'll have our 2024 R***e Weekend t-shirts, bathing beauty-themed items, and more (including custom hotel key fobs!) at the Saturday pool party and Bathing Beauties contest. Look for us in the VW R***e Weekend Wagon, and we'll set you up with a little of everything.

Also...TWO. MORE. DAYS!

06/05/2024

Introducing our 2024 R***e Weekend judges, emcees, and wranglerettes! Each of these fantastic women is a big part of ensuring the contestants and crowds are having as much fun as our Bathing Beauties. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/entertainers and learn more about 'em.

JUDGES
- Morgan Williams
- Lina deFlorias
- Tiffany Vaiani
- Brooke Stevenson

EMCEES
- MissVHaven (R***e Prevue Contest)
- Alicia Cahill (Bathing Beauties Contest)

WRANGLERETTES
- Megan Mayberry (Contestants)
- Mackenzie Finklea (Judges - R***e Prevue Contest)
- Jessie Rox (Judges - Bathing Beauties Contest)

05/29/2024

A Galveston Island R***e Weekend Debut! Galveston’s Hotel Lucine rolls out the welcome mat on Saturday, June 8, from 1-3 p.m. for the debut of the R***e Weekend Pool Party. Enjoy pool access and a complimentary specialty drink from CITADELLE GIN, all while hobnobbing with some of the 2024 Bathing Beauties and event guests. The hotel will also have a special menu for paid food options, a full cash bar, and more. Tickets are limited to this one. Swim over to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-lucine-pool-party-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-869279427167?aff=oddtdtcreator for your RSVP.

05/25/2024

Calling all hot rods, rat rods, vintage trailers, and retro rides! The ***e car show, presented by , returns Sat., June 8, to historic downtown Galveston. Register your ride early and save and you could take home one of the illustrious winning sashes. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/car-show for all the details.

05/24/2024

Sail over to the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, for a night of seaside style featuring the 30 bathing beauties showing off their vintage and vintage-inspired cocktail attire! The Seaport Social and R***e Prevue, held on Friday, June 7, from 7-9 is the official kick-off to this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend. Enjoy live music by Dandy Wellington and His Band, craft beer by Eureka Heights Brew Co, specialty drinks from CITADELLE GIN, the world-famous Bathing Beauties, and a boatload of retro fun.

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seaport-social-and-revue-prevue-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-869150922807?aff=oddtdtcreator.

05/22/2024

Make your Galveston Island R***e Weekend weekend one for the history books with a VIP package. From exclusive balcony access to weekend stays, we've got three lovely levels for you to choose from. As an added bonus, our Downtown Dandy and Toe Tapper levels automatically enter you into the running for a R***e Weekend hotel stay at Hotel Lucine (a $650+ value). Scroll through and see what suits your style, book them at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets, and we'll see you June 7-9!

05/14/2024

Galveston Island R***e Weekend returns this June 7-9 and we're ready for you to stay the weekend on historic Galveston Island! Our weekender passes include premium access to special events, VIP areas, and more all weekend. Want to save on your lodging? We have limited room packages featuring the vintage vibes of Hotel Lucine or the downtown details at The Tremont House.

Head over to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets for more information on both our lodging packages and VIP access, and we'll see you in June for Galveston's official kick-off to summer!

05/03/2024

Are you thinking about applying to be a Galveston Island R***e Weekend Bathing Beauty contestant? Only four spots remain! Each year, we welcome thirty contestants to join in the R***e Weekend fun, and we can't wait to announce this year's group. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/bathing-beauties for all the details, and get your application in today!

04/23/2024

Calling all Bathing Beauties! Applications are open for this year's R***e Weekend. Head over to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue and get your details submitted for this year's Bathing Beauties contest, and get ready to show off your vintage style June 7-9 at special events all weekend long!

04/07/2024

Dust off your hats and heels, R***e Weekend returns June 7-9! Make your plans now for a weekend of vintage fun in the summer sun as we welcome back Dandy Wellington and His Band and the Bathing Beauties. Details, tickets, and more at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue.

12/31/2023

As we look back on a truly incredible year full of can't-miss moments and history-making memories, we want to take a moment and say thanks to all of our members, supporters, volunteers, and followers. 2023 was an amazing year, and we can't wait to do it again in 2024.

Here are a few of our personal favorites and most-viewed content, but we want to hear what your favorites from this year were and what you're looking forward to in the new year as we all celebrate another year on historic Galveston Island!

08/12/2023

Day one was a smash success and day two is nothing short of fantastic. Join us from 5-9 at Saengerfest Park for the 2023 Bathing Beauties Contest! Free admission, food trucks, classic cars, live music, and a whole lot of the dapper and the dandy.

08/11/2023

R***e weekend is here! Get a sneak peek of this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend and visit beachrevue.com for details, tickets, and more.

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08/11/2023

We have a handful of volunteer spots open for this Saturdays Bathing Beauties contest at our event beer booths. Sign up for a shift and get complimentary tickets to one of tonight's events!

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08/10/2023

We jump at any chance to enjoy the 1892 Bishop's Palace. You can, too, starting tomorrow for the kick-off to Galveston Island R***e Weekend - Presented by Joe Tramonte Realty & I Love The Island!.

We're ready for the R***e! Dandy Wellington and Faith Evangeline will share their journey in vintage style and help you discover yours at their Vintage Style Talk on Friday at noon. Learning how to incorporate vintage into your everyday or even occasional style can be a challenge, luckily there are many different ways to do it.

We've got a limited number of tickets left for this Galveston Island Beach R***e themed event. Head over to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vintage-style-talk-w-dandy-wellington-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-667745012307?aff=ebdsoporgprofile to get your seat in.

08/10/2023

The cat's out of the bag with our Blind Tiger Speakeasy. The bar will be serving craft beer, wine, and a special cocktail featuring CITADELLE GIN, Dandy Wellington himself will be there to hob k**b, the illustrious Bathing Beauties will stop by for a toast, and Gin Minsky will make a surprise pop-up performance at this Friday-night-only bar held in one of Broadway's most beloved historic homes. Details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blind-tiger-speakeasy-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-677476559627?aff=oddtdtcreator.

08/02/2023

"I just know they'll give Miss New York the prize. I love her. She's the most beautiful girl in the world, I think." - Ada Williams, Miss Florida

Ada was right. In 1927, Dorothy Britton was crowned both Miss United States and the Beauty Queen of the Universe at that year's Second International Pageant of Pulchritude and Eighth Annual Bathing Girl R***e. She attributed her win, in part, to a locket with her mother's picture, which she kept with her throughout the competition. These events were a combination of multiple activities throughout the island over the course of a week.

This year's Galveston Island Beach R***e, held August 11-13, takes a few notes from that as we celebrate Galveston's vintage history with a weekend of fun at numerous sites. Swing by https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue for a full rundown of the events, and make your plans now for the 15th annual Galveston Island R***e Weekend!

07/30/2023

What's the recipe for a perfect Sunday brunch? One part Dandy Wellington and His Band, two parts Riondo's Ristorante, a glass of bubbles and you've got our R***e Weekend Jazz Brunch. Help us send off R***e Weekend 2023 with our official wrap-up party on Sunday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are limited and available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-brunch-w-dandy-wellington-his-band-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-667819023677?aff=odcleoeventsincollection.

07/29/2023

A weekend of vintage fun isn't complete without vintage rides. Cars, trucks, trailers, and even tractors...all are welcome at this year's R***e Weekend. Get your registration in today (and save!) at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/car-show.

07/28/2023

For one night only, will open the door to one of the island's favorite residences for the Blind Tiger Speakeasy. This pop-up bar, held with the ***e, features drink, music, and more on Friday, August 11, from 10-11:30 p.m. Want the location? There are two ways to get it!

1. Be a Weekender Pass holder to this year's R***e.
2. Be a GHF member and access your member-only tickets via your + account.

Members will receive a member update next week with details. Non-members can head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets to purchase one of our limited Weekender Passes. Get your tickets while you can. Once they're out, they're out!

07/19/2023

Galveston Island R***e Weekend returns with our vintage vendor area. Do you deal with can’t-miss items that our audience needs to see? Are you on the hunt for the perfect vintage buy? We aim to please with our specially curated vendor market. This year's downtown event will feature a closed street area for classic cars, vendors, food, and more. Details are at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/vendors_gibr and spaces are limited.

07/17/2023

Applications are open for this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend! Each year we feature 30 contestants (men and women) to show off their vintage and vintage-inspired style, and this year's event is expanding with a new cocktail attire competition held on Friday night at the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. Head over to beachrevue.com for application details or to pick up your tickets for a weekend of classic fun.

07/14/2023

Happy Birthday to the one, the only, Dandy Wellington and His Band! Bandleader, performer, stylist, emcee, and long-time supporter of the event, he's bringing his a-game this year for a weekend of vintage fun. Want to get tips on vintage style? Looking to learn what makes jazz move? Ready to cheer on the bathing beauties? Dandy is there for every bit of it. It's just not a R***e Weekend without him! Raise a glass and make your plans for August 11-13. Details at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue.

07/09/2023

Galveston’s summertime celebration of the island’s vintage past returns August 11-13 with the Galveston Island R***e Weekend! This year’s event highlights numerous GHF properties for a weekend of classes, parties, contests, and more. Each year contestants from around the United States vie for prizes, sashes, and more while the assembled crowds enjoy a weekend of retro fun. Get your tickets and details now at www.beachrevue.com!

12/31/2022

2022 was one for the books at Galveston Historical Foundation. We celebrated 145 years of the 1877 ELISSA and Galveston's immigration story with Ship To Shore at the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, welcomed 10s of thousands to the 1892 Bishop's Palace, shared the stories of Juneteenth with the opening of And Still We Rise - Galveston's Juneteenth Story, recognized historic architecture with our annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour, put on our Victorian best at Dickens on the Strand, announced the return of Tall Ships Galveston, grew our membership and expanded our preservation efforts throughout the community and organization, and so much more.

All of this wouldn't be possible without the visitors, guests, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. Thank you all for making it such a fun and exciting year. We're ready for all the good work coming our way in 2023. Curious what our top viewed post in 2022 was? Scroll through the photos for the last image.

Our annual GHF Heritage Preservation Challenge runs through March 31 and is the best way to support the numerous programs, sites, events, and outreach efforts GHF works on. Your donation is matched and details are at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/ghf-heritage-preservation-challenge. Happy New Year from all of us at , and we'll see you in 2023!

08/05/2022

Check out this awesome precursor to the contest! This film is from 1925.

05/21/2022

Our are getting ready this morning with some fabulous swag bags from TGRE, our title sponsor for this year's event!

We couldn't put on this kickoff to summer without the support from Tom and his team, and they have supported The Galveston Island Beach R***e from the beginning.

Head to the link below to learn more about Tom's work ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3DeUss5

05/20/2022

Known as “The Bronx Bombshell,” Faye started her career performing regularly in theaters and bars all over NYC and the east coast, then in some of the hottest clubs and speakeasies of L.A.

She pays homage to femme fatale icons and jazz legends with her performance.

Join her TONIGHT at the Queen City Cabaret!