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Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts

Saturday, April 27, 2013 10 am–4 pm

Rain or shine. All ages. FREE

music Join us for the 17th year of this family-oriented festival. Montpelier Mansion and Montpelier Art Center join forces to bring you a day that will delight your senses. Browse among over 30 vendors on Montpelier's beautiful grounds, and maybe find the perfect Mother's Day gift!  Enjoy afternoon tea in the elegant east wing. Take in a lecture on gardening or cooking.  

NEW IN 2013 - KIDS CAN PLAY IN OUR OUTDOOR, HANDS-ON HISTORY PLAYGROUND!  ALSO, BRING YOUR KITES TO FLY IN OUR FIELD, SEE KITE FLYING DEMOS AND GIANT KITES, OR MAKE A KITE!

NEW IN 2013 - TICKETS FOR AFTERNOON TEA SAMPLER AT THE FESTIVAL CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE STARTING APRIL 15! A limited number of tickets will also be available at the festival.    

The $13 Afternoon Tea Sampler includes: 2 finger sandwiches, 2 finger sweets, scone with butter, jam and clotted cream, and a pot of tea - a choice of Montpelier blend (Earl Gray Darjeeling) loose leaf tea, or an herbal decaf.

To purchase tea tickets online, select a seating time*:

*While supplies last.  A limited number of tickets will also be available at the festival. 

Tea ticket sales are final, no refunds unless event is cancelled. Please note that due to limited seating, you must arrive within 10 minutes of assigned time or ticket is voided. Allow yourself at least thirty (30) minutes to park and walk to the mansion before your assigned time.

Please note: To preserve Montpelier for generations to come, restoration work on the house and parts of the grounds will be in progress in 2013.  Therefore, house tours may not be available during the festival. Teas WILL be available during the festival and vendors, lectures, and all other festival activities will still take place!  

For more information, call 301-377-7817.  

Montpelier Mansion and Montpelier Arts Center
9650/9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
Mansion: 301-377-7817, TTY 301-699-2544
Arts Center: 301-377-7800, TTY 301-3490-2329

THANKS TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS:
Montpelier Herbs Tea Sponsors