Beautify the Bucket

Registration is closed for 2023!

Due to the popularity of this year’s event, all registration slots have been reserved.

Buckets may be picked up during regular office hours, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

Buckets must be returned by May 29th at 5 pm with dry paint. Viewing and judging are held on June 10th at R.A. Apffel Beach Park, East Beach during the Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival, in Galveston, TX.  Winners will be announced at 3:00 pm.

The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying Galveston Beaches and improving stewardship behaviors. Participants in the competition paint a blue trash barrel destined for Galveston Beaches based on a theme:

• Ocean & Bay Organisms
• Marine & Aquatic Debris
• Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
• Galveston Beach & Bay Recreational Activities
• Houston Ship Channel

After the competition, the barrels will be added to Galveston’s Beaches where they will be enjoyed by visitors and encourage proper disposal of trash to reduce aquatic trash.

Trash Barrels are limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. $20 registration fee.

Individuals and groups of all ages can register for a barrel to beautify.  Register for a bucket below. Help us keep our beaches clean and pristine!

To see more pictures of previous Beautified Buckets, visit our Facebook page!