GBACG Calendar
Bustles at the Beach
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Join us for a day at the seaside where we will enjoy the wind, waves, and a picnic with friends. Come fly a kite, build a sandcastle, or even try sea-bathing! Location: Pescadero Beach in San Mateo County. Suggested costume: 1870s-1880s afternoon attire or bathing costumes.
Ticket Price: $
GBACG Board Meeting
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
If you are interested attending this meeting, send an email to for the time and location.
Costume Salon: Fairies
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
In preparation for GBACG's upcoming Fairy event! Join us for socializing and potluck tea from 1-5. If you are interested in attending this Salon, email Lisa Swehla at .
GBACG Workshop
Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Save the date! Workshop TBA. For more information send an email to Mia Jackson at .
GBACG Costumers Bazaar
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Do you have costume bits and fabric that needs to find another home? Do you need costumes or costume accessories? This is your chance to sell, swap, or trade your items with other costumers along with learning some new tips and tricks. Costumes not required but always admired!
Costume Salon: Dicken's Fair Projects
Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Getting ready for another season at Dicken's Faire! Join us for socializing and potluck tea from 1-5. If you are interested in attending this Salon, email Lisa Swehla at .
Seelie & Unseelie Fairy Court Gathering
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Are you a good fairy or a bad fairy? Pick your side at the gathering of the Seelie & Unseelie Fairy Courts in an end of summer evening garden party! Location in Redwood City. Suggested costume: Fantasy
Ticket Price: $$$$
Dark Shadows Picnic
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Gather for a reunion of all the members of the Collins family (of the Dark Shadows TV show) from past, present, future, and parallel time. Honor the dead and undead alike with a pleasantly vampiric picnic. Suggested costume: 1795, 1840-41, 1897, 1966-71, and 1995 ("the future"), Vampire.
Ticket Price: $
GBACG Workshop
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Save the date! Workshop TBA. For more information send an email to Mia Jackson at .
GBACG goes to Dickens
Sunday, December 12th, 2009
The GBACG goes to the The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Visit with friends, view the costume competition, and make merry in Dickens' London with our annual GBACG meet-up!
GBACG Open House
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
We invite all our Members, Non-members, and Sister Organization Members to join us for our annual Open House. There will be presentations on upcoming activities planned for 2010, a raffle for great costume-related items and our yearly fashion show.
Duchess of Devonshire Tea
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Her Grace, the Duchess of Devonshire, invites you to join her and her circle for a late Georgian Tea at a charming inn in the country. We will admire the lovely garden and gossip over afternoon tea. Suggested costume: 1780-1790 (no panniers/hoops, please).
Ticket Price: $$$
Costume Academy
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
GBACG offers multiple 1-1/2 hour classes, presented in three class sessions. Students will choose one class in each session, for a full day of classes. Questions? Email Cynthia at .
Ticket Price: $$$$
GBACG Sister Organizations:
- Early Summer, TBA, 2009
BAERS: Lord Byron's House Party - July 31st - August 2nd, 2009
GGW: Costume College - August 1st, 2009
PEERS: River City Picnic Dance - September 5th, 2009
PEERS: Sweeney Todd's Ball - September 13th, 2009
ADSC: Gatby Summer Afternoon - October 3rd, 2009
PEERS: Space Cowboys' Ball - October 10th, 2009
BAERS: The Goyeasque Ball - November 7th, 2009
PEERS: Le Bal des Vampires