• Galveston Historical Foundation

    Sponsors : Galveston Island Revue Weekend

    Our Revue Weekend sponsors…we couldn’t do it without ’em! Based on Island events from summer seasons past, like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Revue Weekend was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. The Galveston Island Revue Weekend continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. The Revue features events Friday through Sunday, culminating in the Bathing Beauties Contest. The contest itself has become a must-see event as locals and tourists of all ages swarm the beach and seawall for a glimpse at the vintage swimsuits, parasols, and, of course, the “world-famous” Bathing Beauties themselves.

    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2026 SPONSOR PACKAGE

    Contact Will Wright at 409-765-3424 or via email for more information on how this family-friendly weekend can place your business or brand in front of our audience!

    MEDIA REQUESTS

    Each year, the Galveston Island Revue Weekend welcomes over 3,000 guests to Galveston Island. Our Galveston Island Revue Weekend media page offers downloads, images, videos, and more for media professionals. For media and press-related inquiries, please contact Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer, 409-765-3424.

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    PLEASE NOTE: No outside food or drinks. This includes no coolers or outside beer or alcohol per Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) laws. Pop-up tents are not allowed but blankets and chairs are encouraged! 

    ABOUT THE GALVESTON ISLAND REVUE WEEKEND

    Galveston’s summertime celebration of the island’s vintage past returns June 5-6, 2026! 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.






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