Contact Andrew Vogel at drew@drewvogel.com with any questions.

The Galactic Republic shares the vision of the Make-A-Wish Foundation that younglings are our future. To celebrate this worthy cause, lifeforms from across the galaxy are cordially invited to a gala dinner celebration. 

Join us in June, 2024 for…

benefitting the
Make-A-Wish Foundation and Baker-Hunt Foundation

to be held

Saturday, June 8, 2024. Doors at 6:30 PM (Eastern)
Sunday, June 9, 2024. Doors at 5:30 PM (Eastern)
(It is the same meal & show each night!)

at

Baker-Hunt Art and Cultural Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
(directions)

Purchase the 2024 A Galactic Dinner Cookbook via this link.

On June 8th and 9th in 2024, friends from around the galaxy gathered in Covington, Kentucky to celebrate the ten-star cuisine of Chef Andrew and to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Here are pictures from that weekend.

This cookbook contains the recipes and images from that spectacular weekend, along with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes stories, background, and information. Plus bonus recipes!

• A galactic welcome cocktail.
• Wine included with dinner.
• A 5-course meal — inspired by a galaxy far, far away — prepared by Chef Andrew and his culinary team.
  
  Some hints about the menu:
  • Delights imported from the agriplanet Kafane…
  • Intricately spiced flavors from Kessel…
  • Exotic Felucian delicacies…
  • Bantha!
  • Desserts!
  • Plus a couple of delectable surprises along the way.
• An original interactive storyline featuring some familiar faces.
• Photo opportunities with costumed characters.
• The opportunity to support Make-A-Wish Foundation and Baker-Hunt Foundation.

Limited Space Available!

In-World attire (costumes) welcome but not required.

See the policies for this event.

Tickets are $175.00 per person. All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Baker-Hunt Foundation. Once purchased, you will receive your confirmation & ticket number in a couple days (orders are processed by hand).

To reserve your seat (it is the same meal & show each night!):

• SOLD OUT! Click HERE for Saturday, June 8, 2024. Doors at 6:30 PM (Eastern). Password: “LadyH” (case sensitive, no quotes).

• SOLD OUT! Click HERE for Sunday, June 9, 2024. Doors at 5:30 PM (Eastern). Password: “LadyH” (case sensitive, no quotes).

See the policies for this event.

The closest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). It is about 20 minutes from Baker-Hunt Art and Cultural Center.

Dayton International Airport (DAY) is about 75 minutes north of Baker-Hunt.

We do not have any room “blocks” at hotels, but there are bunch of hotels in the immediate area catering to all types of budgets. The following list is in no particular order:

• Hotel Covington: 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 905-6600
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter: 10 E Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 261-8400
• Radisson: 668 W 5th Street, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 777-0008
• Holiday Inn Cincinnati-Riverfront: 600 W 3rd Street, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 291-4300
• Courtyard Cincinnati-Covington: 500 W 3rd Street, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 491-4000
• Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter: 10 W Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011 | (859) 261-2900

There are several AirBNBs in the Covington, Kentucky area.

• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens — say hello to Fiona!
• Cincinnati Reds game — home stand against the Chicago Cubs
• Cincinnati Museum Center — great exhibits, dinosaurs, IMAX theater — all in the original Hall of Justice!
• Cincinnati Art Museum — diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 73,000 works spanning 6,000 years.
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center — a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe.
• Khrone Conservatory — botanical garden filled with over 3,500 plant species from around the world — widely recognized as one of the country’s largest public greenhouses.
• Smale Riverfront Park — A wonderful location to view the bustling activity along The Ohio River Trail, and a place to gather and celebrate as a community. The park boasts multiple water play features, giant swings, an interactive foot piano, an imaginative play area for kids, expansive pollinator gardens, and Carol Ann’s Carousel.

Contact Andrew Vogel at drew@drewvogel.com.

This fan event is not sponsored or endorsed by Disney or Lucasfilm.

May the stars light your way! And may the Force be with you!