Midwest Tea Fest

Event

Attention all ESU Tea Lovers

The Midwest Tea Fest is holding its first annual celebration of tea and tea culture featuring tea tasting, education and vendors on June 6, 2015. 

All ESU Members and Friends of ESU are invited to attend this one-day Festival celebrating everything that tea culture has to offer. 

On display will be KC's & some of the Midwest's finest tea vendors, free tea tastings, a series of presentations, talks and Q&A sessions with tea experts, and the opportunity to browse top quality tea selections curated from around the world. Craft and accessory vendors will offer tea sets, cozies, and gifts.

A free porcelain tea tasting cup is included with your admission. There will be options to get your admission bundled with other items like a souvenir mug, a tea gift basket, museum passes or a personalized tea party!

The first 25 arrivals will have the opportunity to vote one of our teas Best In Show. There will also be a door prize drawing in the afternoon for a tea gift basket.

When:  Saturday, June 6, 2015

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where:National World War I Museum, Liberty Memorial                  JC Nichols Auditorium Lobby
             100 W. 26th Street, Kansas City, MO

General Admission: $10.00 in advance; $12.00 at the door
             Admission includes entrance to vendor area,                        presentations,Tea tastings and souvenir                                tasting cup

Special Discount Admission for ESU Members and Guests: Midwest Tea Fest is offering a discounted admission of $8.00 which you may pay at the door on June 6, 2015. This discount admission price is limited to the first 10 ESU members and guests. SO PLEASE RSVP TO DEBORAH MCARDLE WITH THE NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY SO WE KNOW WHEN WE HAVE MET THE MAXIMUM OF 10. Those who have RSVP'd for the discounted admission price will also receive the porcelain tasting cup gift at the door.

Note:  On June 1, admission prices will go up to $12 and must be purchased on the day of the festival. Admissions purchased at the door are not guaranteed a porcelain tasting cup but may receive a disposable cup instead.

To Purchase Tickets in Advance:  Click here

Your purchase entitles you to admission to the tea market area and all free presentations as well as your own goodie bag with freebies and coupons and a personal souvenir porcelain tea tasting cup to sample all of the teas we offer throughout the day (Porcelain cups are only guaranteed to advance admissions. Day-of-event admissions may receive disposable cups). In addition, when you arrive, you will be able to sign up for one focused tasting session led by our merchant experts. You may enter and exit the event throughout the day with your admission bracelet.

Schedule of Events:   Click here

Door Prizes:  Every hour throughout the day we will have a drawing for small door prizes (must be present to win, winner of guest judge drawing is ineligible for other door prize drawings) as well as a larger prize later in the afternoon. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Harvesters and receive three more tickets to win in the door prize drawings! (Limit 3 extra tickets per person, not per item donated)

Read Midwest Tea Fest Blog for Latest News:  Click here

Parking:  Free parking is located on the south side of the Museum in the U-shaped drive and in the West Visitors Lot.

Volunteer Opportunities:  Midwest Tea Fest needs volunteers to help throughout the day.  Partial day or full day volunteer opportunities are available.  Any ESU members who would like to volunteer for this fun Festival will receive free admission and other perks that will make this a memorable day.  Click here for details.

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