Event Information
Locations
| Montpelier House Museum | Montpelier Art Center |
|---|---|
| 301-377-7817 | 301-377-7800 |
| montpeliermansion@pgparks.com | montpelierarts@pgparks.com |
Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
Age: All ages
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier House Museum and Montpelier Arts Center. Visit with vendors on the grounds, relax to live music in the Music Tent, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a Picnic Tea Box with finger sandwiches, pastries and a scone inside (available to order starting April 1). At the Arts Center, you can see exhibits, visit artists’ studios, watch demos, and attend a live performance.
Picnic Tea Boxes (Sold Out)
Starting April 1st through April 25th, 2024, picnic Tea Boxes with finger sandwiches, a scone, pastries, and tea will be available for purchase.
Boxes Must Be Picked Up At The Festival.
Subject to change
10:20 – 11:15 am | Meade Senior High School Steel Drum Band
“The Meade Senior High School Steel Drum Band consists of students from all grade levels who genuinely love music! Currently, every member is new to the steel pans but has put in a great deal of energy to play and sound great! We hope you enjoy our performance!” Zachary Sotelo, Director, Meade High School Steel Drum Band
11:30 am – 12:10 PM | Jasmina Rae and Friends
Jasmina Rae, founder of Sensual Soul Belly Dance, teaches belly dance classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier, MD. She has been an ardent belly dancer for over 17 years. Now in her 70s, she is amazingly vibrant, and it is evident that belly dancing keeps her physically and mentally healthy.
12:15 – 1 pm | Meade Senior High School Steel Drum Band
“The Meade Senior High School Steel Drum Band consists of students from all grade levels who genuinely love music! Currently, every member is new to the steel pans but has put in a great deal of energy to play and sound great! We hope you enjoy our performance!” Zachary Sotelo, Director, Meade High School Steel Drum Band
1 pm – 2 pm | Soprano Olivia Kellett
Olivia Kellett is an operatic soprano with a passion for creating classical music experiences that can be enjoyed by everybody. She has portrayed roles such as Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, and Erste Dame in The Magic Flute. Additionally, she has had the pleasure of serving as soprano soloist in a variety of choral engagements, such as Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Messiah and Rutter’s Requiem. One of her most exciting choir experiences was performing in Disneyland’s Candlelight with Lin-Manuel Miranda.
1:45 – 2:15 pm | Jasmina Rae and Friends
Jasmina Rae, founder of Sensual Soul Belly Dance, teaches belly dance classes at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier, MD. She has been an ardent belly dancer for over 17 years. Now in her 70s, she is amazingly vibrant, and it is evident that belly dancing keeps her physically and mentally healthy.
2:45 – 3:30 pm | Quarter Past 7
We are a local band based out of Laurel and play indie, rock, pop, and anything in between. We love to perform for crowds and engage them for electrifying performances! Members include Jadyen Brown, Manan Zaveri, Ahmad Farhan, Jacob Paul and Jack Wethington
FESTIVAL TALKS
Want to know more about urban farming? Curious about using roots for herbal medicine? Want some great new recipes using basil? Then join us in the Festival Lecture Tent! Here’s the festival talk line-up! Subject to change
11:15-11:45 AM | Janna Parker
Janna Parker, Executive Director of PGChangeMakers will speak on urban farming, food banks, and incorporating re-entry citizens into this work.
1:15-1:45 PM | Donna Koczaja
Donna Koczaja, Registered Clinical Herbalist and owner of Green Haven Living, LLC, gives a talk called “Herbal Roots,” on how some medicinal herbs harness their strength in their roots.
2:15-2:45 PM | Linda Jones
Linda Jones of Elements of Nature (a festival vendor!) gives a talk called “Bold and Beautiful Basil-Not Just for Pesto Anymore,” on a variety of food and beverage recipes that incorporate basil.
EDUCATION TENT
- Patuxent Research Refuge
- Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
- Prince George’s Herb Society
- Prince George’s Master Gardeners
- Prince George’s Soil Conservation
ALSO ON THE GROUNDS
- Sankofa Mobile Museum
- Laurel Arts Guild
- History and Art Hands-on Activity Tent
Subject to change
Vendors
- A Little Pottery
- Artz Planet Studio
- BFabric Art
- Cynthia Gossage
- Earth 2 Brooklyn
- Femme Prints
- Hortensia
- Jack Creek Plants
- J D Art & Décor
- Jennifer Collins
- Joan Helena Studios
- Kyra’s Creations
- Margarts
- Monica Creates Daily
- Mystic Water Soap
- Prudencio Torres
- Remedies from Nature
- Richfield Farms
- Rooted and Wild Creatives
- Serving Up Sparkles
- Silverbird
- Studio Kayama
- Swifty Designs
- Tatting by Wendy
- Treasures by Prudencio
- Triple Moon Waxcraft
Food Products
- Bay’s Soft Ice Cream
- Bees by the Bay
- Croque Truck
- Intense Taste Catering
- Max’s Degrees
- McDaniel Honey Farm
- Nina’s Cookie Explosion
- Papa’s Kettle Korn
- The Tea Trolley.
- Smokn Lo BBQ
- Sweets by the Pound
Plants & Herbs
- God Scent Herbs
- Herbalicious
- Jack Creek Plants
- Richfield Farms
SPONSORS
