Townships Tea Festival

Fourth edition - June 22 and 23, 2024

Five venues present a special program around the English Tea tradition.

Reservations are required for most activities.

Maison Merry - Magog

Schedule: Sunday, June 23rd 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Program:

Wear your Sunday hats and come to the Merry House for tea. We'll set the table for you in a friendly, playful version of this tradition inherited from England. A social ritual par excellence, tea was on the table of every family in the late 1800s, regardless of social class! Sweet treats, old-fashioned games, and board games, as well as our new Carte Mémoire exhibition, will complete this moment of pleasure with friends.

Price: Free tea for all hat wearers!

  • Sweet treats ($)
  • Tea, snacks, and guided tour package ($)

 

Details at maisonmerry.ca

 

Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre - Sherbrooke

Schedule: Saturday, June 22nd 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Program:

Uplands awaits you for a delicious activity: A free tasting of tea and scones (while supplies last)! Explanations regarding the tea tradition in the Townships will complement the activity. Visitors wearing hats will be eligible to participate in a special draw!

Price: Free

Details at uplands.ca

 

Beaulne Museum - Coaticook

Schedule: Saturday, June 22nd 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Program :

Come and enjoy a delicious raspberry green tea with small pastries!
If you wish, wear a hat or borrow one on site!

Price: Free for all!

Details at museebeaulne.qc.ca

Ulverton Woolen Mill

Schedule: Saturday, June 22nd 2024

  • 1st service: 12:00 pm (50 places available)
  • Demonstration: 2:30pm
  • 2nd service: 3:00 pm (50 places available)

 

 

Program :

Put on your favorite hat and join us at La Table de la Bergère at the Ulverton Woolen Mill. Sitting near a waterfall, you can learn more about the traditions and cultural heritage surrounding English tea, while enjoying tasty bites prepared from local ingredients.
 
To make your afternoon even more memorable, we're offering a hat-making demonstration, presented by a local craftswoman.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Price: 25$

Reservation: (819) 826-3157 or communication@moulin.ca

Details at moulin.ca

Sutton Communications and History Museum

Schedule: Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Program :

The Sutton Museum team is delighted to welcome you to the Townships Tea Festival. While enjoying some tasty teas and tasty bites, discover the traditions of tea service in the Townships.

First come, first served. Quantities are limited.

We look forward to drinking tea with you.

Price: This is a free event for anyone wearing an English-style hat or costume! 

Details at museedesutton.com