NEWS FLASH!!!!

NEWS FLASH!!!!

For the first time in the history of the Oak Bay Tea Party, amusement rides will be open on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.!!

Amusement rides proudly brought to you by Shooting Star Amusements.  Check out their website and follow them on Facebook for information and details!!

PLEASE NOTE: Wristbands will be available for purchase ONLY on the Friday night.

The Oak Bay Tea Party is pleased to announce it's 2013 Media Sponsors: 103.1 JACK FM  and the Ocean 98.5.

There will be contests for wristband giveaways on 103.1 JACK FM and the Ocean 98.5!!  Check out their websites and join the JACKAHOLICS Club or the Ocean VIP Club and follow them on Facebook.

Posted on: April 1, 2013

Floating Tea Cup Challenge

Mayor Nils Jensen will be facing challengers each year in the 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 former Victoria Mayor Alan Lowe, Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, former Esquimalt Mayor Darwin Robinson, publican Matt McNeill, Olympic rower Silken Laumann,  MLA Ida Chong, David Hahn, former President of B.C. Ferries, the Q's Ed Bain, NHL hockey star Geoff Courtnall, actor and author Meg Tilly, and  former Oak Bay Mayor Christopher Causton.

Mayor Nils Jensen is into his second season. This year's challenger is MP Murray Rankin. 

The race takes place Sunday, June 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at Willows Beach.  See you there!

Posted on: March 1, 2013

We Have a Dance Floor!

The DANCE FLOOR is back by popular demand for your dancing pleasure on Saturday and Sunday.

Posted on: May 25, 2012

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 takes place on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

The competition is free to participants and a great spectator sport too!

Posted on: May 25, 2012

Amusement Rides

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

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

If you have any questions about the rides, please check out Shooting Star's website at www.shootingstar.ca

Posted on: May 25, 2012

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 PADDLE SPORTS for bringing his kayaks and staff to Willows Beach, Saturday, June 1st in the afternoon, noon to 4:00 pm.

The Yoga on Water demonstration will be back again this year at 1:45 p.m.

Posted on: May 25, 2012

Mad Hatter Fun Run

Another Tea Party tradition started by ROB REID of FRONTRUNNERS is still going strong with ST. PATRICK's ELEMENTARY SCHOOL taking over the organization of the Fun Run. 

The run starts at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st 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 St. Patrick's Elementary School and the Oak Bay Tea Party Society to the VICTORIA COOL AID SOCIETY.

Posted on: May 25, 2012

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.

BC Transit Bulletin is below for your convenience.

Posted on: May 24, 2012