Steep Yourself in Fun: Dungog's Tea Party Brews Up Spring Excitement

Source: Dungog Tea Party

Welcome to the Dungog Tea Party, where a spectacular showcase of over 250 tea cosy and trivet entries awaits you, along with artwork created by local school students displayed at the IGA and larger works exhibited at the theatre.

From Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September, the Dungog Tea Party is a fabulous way to celebrate the return of Spring. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to encourage visitation to the town and involves local businesses, the community and the schools.

“We were looking for ways to encourage people to stay in the town, not just drive through it,” said Erika.

“We tend to be an ‘arty farty’ town and thought the tea party concept would work well."

Workshops throughout the week will include a tea-making workshop at Country Elegance Gardens & Gifts, a Paint & Sip hosted by Earth & Elm Studio, Wellness Services at the Tin Shed Brewery, and a felting workshop. Full details for all happenings throughout the Tea Party will be available on the website and Facebook page.

Pivotal to the event are the Tea Cosy Challenge and the Trivet Challenge, which are still open for entries until 23 August. Winners receive cash prizes, vying for the $500 prize awarded to Tea Cosy of the Year.

Held at the historic James Theatre - the oldest purpose-built cinema still operating in Australia, there will be market stalls of all things tea related, including the competition tea cosies and trivets. The event's Open Day will take place on Wednesday 9 September at 10am when the winners of each category are announced and awarded. A morninG tea hosted by Dungog High School will be served and bus groups are welcome.

Visitors throughout the week can tour the exhibition, participate in special events such as high teas and workshops, wander the heritage main street, browse the eclectic shops and galleries, and explore the museum. With easy, flat walking, plentiful parking and the train station right in town, it’s an affordable, quirky day out.

For more information and workshop booking, visit www.dungogteaparty.com.au or contact the tea party team via the Facebook page.