Amusement Rides Are Back

The Oak Bay Tea Party welcomes back SHOOTING STAR AMUSEMENTS. Based in Langley, Shooting Star will be making it's third appearance at the Tea Party. We had so many positive comments the last two years, how could we not have them back??

Expect to see more rides for the younger set, and more room to move around. We expect to see the Spider, the Sizzler, Lightning Bolt, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, Barrel of Monkeys, and much more.

You can check out their website at www.shootingstar.ca

Posted on: May 6, 2009

Kayak Rides Are Back

Saturday aftrenoon on the beach, all it takes is a donation to the OAK BAY CASTAWAY WANDERERS RUGBY CLUB for their youth program and you can try your hand at paddling a kayak.

The Oak Bay Tea Party welcomes back and thanks PETER HARRIS of PACIFICA PADDLESPORTS for bringing his kayaks and staff to Willows Beach, Saturday, June 6th in the afternoon, noon to 4:00 pm.

Posted on: May 6, 2009

Floating Tea Cup Challenge

Now a Tea Party tradition, the Mayor of Oak Bay, Christopher Causton, challenges someone to a Floating Tea Cup Race.  Made of fibre glass and powered by mis-matched oars, it's a race of skill and daring.  Pull too hard on the oars and your saucer may dip into the water and you're sunk!  Not to fear, the Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society rescue boat is close by.

Past challengers have included Mayor Alan Lowe, Mayor Frank Leonard, Mayor Darwin Robinsin, publican Matt McNeill, Olympic rower Silken Laumann and MLA Ida Chong.  In 2008, David Hahn, President of B.C. Ferries was the challenger.

NEW FLASH!!!

This year's challenger in the Mayor's FLOATING TEACUP RACE will be none other than the Q's ED BAIN.  (We understand that one of Ed's nicknames is MR. SPEEDO).

The race takes place Sunday, June 7th at 4:00 p.m. at the Tea Party.  See you there!

Posted on: May 6, 2009

Parking Restrictions

Please note there are parking restrictions in effect all around Willows Park during the Oak Bay Tea Party weekend. These parking restrictions are in place in order to permit emergency vehicles easy access to and from Willows Park. Look out for signs. Tow trucks are working overtime! It is suggested that you either be prepared to walk several blocks or, even better, take the bus.  B.C. Transit will have regular Saturday and Sunday service on the Tea Party weekend and extra buses on the Saturday night.

Please Note - The B.C. Transit Website has been posted for your convenience.

Posted on: May 6, 2009

Mad Hatter Fun Run

Another Tea Party tradition started and still run by ROB REID of FRONTRUNNERS. The run starts at 10:15 a.m. at Windsor Park and follows the parade route.  Parents with strollers and babies are encouraged to participate.

Pick up your entry form at FRONTRUNNERS.

Please note:  ALL Proceeds of the Fun Run are being donated by Frontrunners and the Oak Bay Tea Party Society to the VICTORIA COOL AID SOCIETY Shelter Fund.

Posted on: May 6, 2009

We Have a Dance Floor!

We have a DANCE FLOOR. Not only will you be able to dance on Sunday to the tunes of THE COMMODORES but boogy on Saturday too!

Posted on: February 27, 2009

Ladies' Nail-Driving Competition

ATTENTION all you fans and competitors:

The Ladies' Nail Driving Competition is a Tea Party favourite and has been around as long as the Tea Party itself.

It will probably return to it's usual spot on Sunday afternoon after switching to Saturday last year because of the Symphony concert but keep watching this website for details.

No matter when it happens, it will still be free to participants and a great spectator sport too!

Posted on: May 15, 2008