Northern Virginia Tea Festival

05/17/2025

Let the Music Steep Your Soul!
We're turning up the vibes at the Northern Virginia Tea Festival with an amazing lineup of local musicians performing live all day long on Sunday, May 18th at Lake Anne Plaza!

From acoustic sets to smooth vocals and upbeat rhythms, our talented artists will be filling the air with sounds that pair perfectly with a warm cup of tea.

Performance times are listed on our website—check out who’s playing and plan your day of sipping and swaying!
Festival admission is free, so bring your friends, enjoy the music, and support local talent.

05/15/2025

🌿 Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🌿

We’re getting ready to brew up something truly special at the 3rd Annual Northern Virginia Tea Festival—and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our sponsors! 🍵✨

Your partnership helps us create a vibrant, joyful event full of tea tastings, local vendors, cultural experiences, and community fun at Lake Anne Plaza.

💚 Because of you, we’re able to bring together tea lovers from across the region for a celebration that connects, inspires, and supports small businesses.

Let’s raise our cups to:

👏 AKG Design Studio Dental Studio
👏 Foundation, Community Center , Anne Condo Association
👏 by Dolly
Let's Smile Dental Care
Drummond Massage
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We are so grateful for your support—it means the world to us (and to our tea-loving community)! 💫

05/14/2025

Hi tea festival fans! We are in desperate need of volunteers for this weekend! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. We would love to have you. Includes a free ticket to the classes, a warm heart from helping a community event, and a free tea picnic box! We have a zoom meeting tomorrow at 7p. Fill out the form below to get more information.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunTEAer at the 3rd year of Northern Virginia Tea Festival! Please fill out the information below. In order to have the best tea festival, we need A LOT of volunteers. Share this form with your friends and family. The more volunteers we have the better the...

05/11/2025

Schedule Drop!
We’re excited to share the official schedule for this year’s Northern Virginia Tea Festival!

This year includes a fantastic range of fun and engaging activities for kids — perfect for a family-friendly day out. Plus, don’t miss our lineup of unique tea education experiences, including blending, tasting, and more. These are ticketed sessions designed to deepen your love and knowledge of tea.

Mother’s Day Special:
Purchase an Afternoon Tea Picnic Box and get a tea class ticket for just $10!
Get yours here: https://www.eldenstreettea.com/tickets

As always, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, Yoga & Tea Meditation, and our vendor market are free and open to the public.

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors — with special appreciation to Design for sponsoring the Culinary Tea Track.
Thank you to 2 Rock for Sponsoring our music!

04/30/2025

We're just weeks away from the much-anticipated Northern Virginia Tea Festival on May 18th at Lake Anne Plaza, and we need YOUR help to make it happen!

This vibrant community event celebrates all things tea—featuring tastings, tea-inspired activities, workshops, vendors, and entertainment. But we can't do it without our wonderful volunteers!

Whether you can spare a few hours or stay the whole day, your support will bring joy to thousands of attendees. Volunteers get the unique chance to experience the festival behind the scenes, meet fellow tea enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with community spirit. Plus, lunch will be provided as a special thank you for your help!

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TuMRFQ66ts2wB6ZaA

Let's steep this event in success together—your community needs YOU!

Thank you and we appreciate any amount of time to make this event another success!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunTEAer at the 3rd year of Northern Virginia Tea Festival! Please fill out the information below. In order to have the best tea festival, we need A LOT of volunteers. Share this form with your friends and family. The more volunteers we have the better the...

04/28/2025

In case you missed it... we were famous yesterday! Thank you to DC News Now for showcasing our tea-rrific event!
Only 3 more weeks! We can't wait to see you there!

Free Tea market
tickets for educational tracks here!
3rd Annual Northern Virginia Tea Festival

foundation and community center

Calling all tea lovers! In just a couple of weeks, a tea festival will hit Northern Virginia, featuring dozens of vendors, live performances and more. On May 18, the Elden Street Tea Shop will host its 3rd annual Tea Festival!

03/21/2025

Calling all tea makers, artisans, and small businesses!
We’re excited to announce that Sponsorship and Vendor Registration is NOW OPEN for the 3rd Annual Northern Virginia Tea Festival, happening May 18, 2025 at the beautiful Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, VA!

Join over 1,500+ attendees for a day of tea tastings, cultural performances, artisan shopping, and unforgettable community vibes. Whether you're looking to sell your products or grow your brand, this is the place to be!

Let’s make this the most flavorful year yet.

🔗 Apply now: www.eldenstreettea.com/vendors