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Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts

Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Ticket Price: free
Age: All Ages

Event Category: 250th Anniversary, All Ages, Arts, Festivals, Free, History, Nature & Outdoor, Performance, Performances, Special Event
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 am 04/25/2026 4:00 pm America/New_York Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier Arts Center and Montpelier House Museum! Explore the vendor Marketplace, relax to live music, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a picnic tea box. Visit the resident artist's studios at the Arts Center, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create spring-themed crafts. Stroll the galleries and view the exhibitions of Amanda Spaid, Linda Bernard, and the Laurel Art Guild. At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a performance by classical guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>
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Talks/workshops, demos, performances, and vendor information coming soon.

Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun FREE festival for the entire family, hosted by the Montpelier Historic Site & Museum and the Montpelier Arts Center!

Explore the Vendor Marketplace, attend a talk on gardening and herbs, tour the Museum, and relax to live music. Beginning at 11am, we will host outdoor performances featuring: the Jane Austen Society of North America – Maryland Region; the Natyabhoomi School of Dance; and Samaria Marley with a special guest. Visit the resident artist’s studios at the Arts Center, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create spring-themed crafts. Stroll the galleries and view the exhibitions of Amanda Spaid, Linda Bernard, and the Laurel Art Guild. At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a free performance by classical guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler.

Held rain or shine.

<strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>VENDORS</span></strong>
  • Art
  • Artworks by Mary Ann
  • Femme Prints
  • J D Art & Décor
  • Petals by Tippy & More
  • Studio Kayama
  • Various artists work available for purchase, Arts Center 1st and 2nd floor artist studios
  • Fabric Art
  • margarts
  • Paiges Pieces
  • Passiondale
  • Home Decor
  • A Little Pottery
  • Chris Hanan Ceramics
  • Light & Leaf
  • MLE Arts & Crafts
  • Monica Creates Daily
  • Noslen Fusion Arts
  • Serving Up Sparkles
  • With Love by JC
  • Various ceramics artists work available for purchase, visit tables adjoining Arts tent
  • Jewelry
  • After the Glitter Fades
  • Chief Mark Tayac
  • K & K Products
  • Michelle Ink Designs
  • Red Mosaic Jewelry
  • Silverbird
  • Plants
  • Briar Rose Herbs
  • Elements of Nature Urban Farm
  • God Scent Herbs
  • Jack Creek Plants
  • Richfield Farm
  • Self-Care
  • Hazelnut and Honey
  • Mystic Water Soap
  • Remedies from Nature
  • She Knows the Deal
  • Spices & Herbs
  • Dee-Lightfully Good
  • Gardening and Beats
  • Max’s Degrees
  • Plexus Herbs
  • Tulsi Fields Farm
<strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>FOOD</span></strong>
  • Cottage Foods
  • McDaniel Honey Farm
  • Middleton Sweet Munchies
  • Nina’s Cookies Explosion
  • Food Trucks
  • Curbside Sizzle
  • The Daily Crepe Co.
  • Kona Ice of Laurel
  • Monroe Suggs
  • Rocky Ice Cream
  • Spice Kitchen West African Grill
<strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>NON-PROFITS</span></strong>
  • Community Organizations
  • Chesapeake Woodturners
  • Jane Austen Society of North America, Maryland Region
  • Laurel Art Guild
  • Laurel Historical Society
  • Patuxent Research Refuge/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
  • Prince George’s County Herb Society
  • Prince George’s County Master Gardeners
  • Samaria Marley of Honey Belle Soul
  • M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Programs
  • M-NCPPC Black History Program
  • M-NCPPC Public Affairs and Community Engagement Outreach
  • Sankofa Mobile Museum
  • Watkins Nature Center