OkraFest is Galveston’s Own Farmers Market’s annual party where we eat, drink and make merry–all in the name of community, local agriculture and good food for all. The funds raised support GOFM in our work towards bettering this community through connecting folks to better food, to better health and to one another.
Our 5th annual fundraiser is an epicurean feast with local foods sourced from nearby farms & food artisans, prepared by local chefs who deserve a spotlight. Served in the beautiful historic Garten Verein, the night is rounded off with a silent auction, raffle prizes, live music and plenty of drinks & food to share.
Date & Time
Saturday, August 3, 2019
6PM – 7PM – VIP Cocktail Hour
7PM – 11PM – OkraFest
Location
Garten Verein
2704 Avenue O
Galveston, Texas 77550
Online Ticket Sales will close at 12:00 PM, August 3rd!
Your ticket allows you to taste true local summer flavors with a small plates epicurean menu featuring dishes from local chefs.
Small plates of summer fare prepared by:
Chef Daya Meyers-Hurt of Fish Co. Taco
Chef Ouida Cook of Soul 2 Soul Café
Chef Brian Peper of Peper Productions
Chef Mary Bass + Mr. Mary’s Bar-b-que
Chef Meghan Clark, Splendid Life Cake Bar
Cocktails & brews are supplied by:
Join us as we revel in our coastal region’s year-long growing season and enjoy a well-deserved weekend celebration that’s also a good cause! OkraFest proceeds fund the operations of our Food Access Programs like SNAP/FreshBucks & WIC Vouchers, our Young Gardeners Program (which turns schoolyards into vegetable-producing mini-farms and students into mini-farmers) and the continued management of the farmers marketplace that has become a beloved fixture of Galveston Island.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact GOFM’s Executive Director Casey McAuliffe at casey@gofarmersmarket.com.
2019 Silent Auction List
This year’s silent auction is jam-packed with tons of great items donated by local shops, caterers, artists, artisan makers, and other community partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid from 7:00PM – 9:00PM, with winning bids announced at 9:15PM!
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3rd Coast Kombucha
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Derek Anderson
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Antiques Warehouse
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Austin Film Festival
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The Body Space
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Brews Brothers
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BZ Honey
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Chef Mary Bass
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Carr Mansion B&B
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Chuck Jones
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Devil & the Deep Brewery
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DLS Dance Studio
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Eastend Succulents
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Economy Liquor
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Friends of Rosenberg Library
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Galveston Bay Foundation
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Galveston Bread
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Galveston Children’s Museum
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Galveston Historical Foundation
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Galveston Island Brewing
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Galveston Sports Massage
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Galveston Symphony
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Haak Vineyards & Winery
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Hendley Market
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Island ETC
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Jammin’ Sportswear
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Lindsay Jackson (Atmosphere Salon)
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Rachel Wiley Janota
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Kitchen Chick
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Cheryl Jenkins
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MOD Coffeehouse
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Moon Dog Farms
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Old Moon Deli & Pie
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Play on the Strand
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The Proletariat Public House & Gallery
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Elizabeth Punches Gallery
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Galveston Railroad Museum
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Rudy & Paco’s
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Sam Wiley
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Splendid Life Cake Bar
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Tejas BBQ & Chocolate
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Texas Tail Distillery
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Tom’s Thumb Nursery & Landscaping
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Tommy Lewis
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Vargas Cut & Catch
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Visker & Scrivener
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Zipp E-Bikes
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors!
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J. Elizabeth Spears Law Office, PLLC
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Keepin’ it Green Recycling
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Steven J. Baines
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John V. Bosco