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St. James Episcopal

Olde English Tea

St. James Wichita celebrates Faith, Community, and Christ with our annual Olde English Tea event! Enjoy some of the best baked goods around with your friends and neighbors. The Olde English Tea typically takes place on the first Saturday in May, with proceeds going to area nonprofit agencies. The 2026 proceeds from the Olde English Tea will be announced when ticket sales open, usually sometime in March.

The first Olde English Tea dates back to 1921, when Bishop Wise approached the women of the parish requested help to raise $300. In the beginning, the tea was held once every three years, but it quickly became an annual event. It often is referred to as Kansas’ Biggest Tea Party. Information on the event will be posted below!

2026 Olde English Tea on Saturday, May 2, 2026

Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for a traditional English tea.

Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $10 for children.

There will be two seatings:

Morning Seating from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Tickets are $35 for adults, and $10 for children, ages 5-12 (Please, no children under 5 years old).

Afternoon Seating from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: The Afternoon is geared for families. A special time for the younger ones to dress up as princes and princesses: Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for children,

This is a ticketless event. You will be checked in when you arrive for the event.

The proceeds for the 2026 Olde English Tea benefit Wichita-area nonprofits. This year the proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald Charities, St. Francis Ministries and the ministries of St. James.