Baltimore Crab Feast & Baseball Game
Wednesday, May 1, 2024| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Baltimore Camden Yards Banquet Room (adjacent to the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor)
A Maryland Tradition - Nothing says Baltimore like a good ol’ fashioned Crab Feast. We’ll have a true Chesapeake Bay experience with steamed blue crabs seasoned with Old Bay spice and additional food items paired with beer. Whether you’re a pro or have no idea where to start, be prepared for a fun-filled event.
The fun continues with the Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees baseball game! Game time is 6:35 PM.
Space is Limited! Additional Fee $170 (includes ticket to baseball game).
Attire: Comfortable and casual clothing you don't mind getting a little messy
National Welcome Reception: Old School House Party
Thursday, May 2, 2024| 7 PM - 11 PM
Join the Baltimore Girl Friends as we relive the days of “Old School House Parties” where groovy outfits and neon lights set the mood to the funky beat of 70’s and 80’s music. Get ready for a nostalgic night of old school tunes, soul train inspired line dances, memorable moments, and good times with our Girl Friends and Boy Friends.
Attire: Anything that takes you back to the days of disco, bell bottoms, and groovy gatherings at your Girl Friend’s House Party
Homecoming on the Harbor: A Night of Nostalgia
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 7 PM - 11 PM
Celebrate your favorite school and unleash your campus spirit decked out in collegiate attire. Prepare to strengthen our bonds of friendship and make this Homecoming event an unforgettable evening while we stomp, sway, and celebrate on the Girl Friends yard.
Attire: Represent your favorite HBCU, PWI, or college sports team!
Girl Friends Luncheon: Preakness and Pearls
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 1 PM - 3 PM
Baltimore is home to The Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown. One of the major celebrations of the Preakness is Black Eyed Susan Day, the ultimate Ladies Day out. Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate this beloved Baltimore tradition! Plan to be entertained as Pastels and Pearls abound! Be sure to keep your Preakness styled hat on your crown!
Attire: Pastel colors, Hats/Fascinators, and Pearls
Need photo from prior GF Conclave Gala
Saturday Night Gala: Charm on the Avenue
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 7 PM- 11 PM
We’ll stroll down memory lane honoring Baltimore’s premier historic African American community where limos lined up and all the big entertainers performed on Pennsylvania Avenue, referred to as “The Avenue.” The soul food was good, the nightclubs celebrated Black art and entertainment, and people from around the country showed up to see and be seen.
Attire: Black Tie (Formal)