DUNGOG - TEA PARTY
Community Event
Date & Time
09 Sept 2026, 10:00 am – 13 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm
James Theatre
About the event
DUNGOG TEA PARTY
9-13 September
10am - 4pm
FREE
Dungog Tea Party Facebook page
Don't miss 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.
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.
Pivotal to the event are the Tea Cosy Challenge and the Trivet Challenge, which are 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.
