2021 Mad Hatter's Tea -- Hat Categories Announced

 

Jolie Humphrey, chair of Mad Hatter’s Tea Out of Africa Into the Garden announces the Hat Categories for judging at the event happening on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. 

This is Mad Hatter’s Tea 33^rd year benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden. Carole Ann Brown, chair of the first Mad Hatter’s Tea in 1989 is honorary chair. Kay Weeks is president of the Women’s Council.

The fanciful fun begins at 1:00 p.m. with a champagne reception at Dallas Arboretum’s Scott K. Ginsburg Family Plaza. This is the best time to view the wild and wonderful over-the-top hats and outfits along with the very chic, sleek and sophisticated fashions. 

Celebrity judges will select winners in these categories: 

Out of Africa: Most “True to Theme” 

Safari Riders: Best Group in Hats

African Floral Garden: Best Botanical Using Fresh Florals

Karen Blixen Style: Most Elegant & Romantic

Sundowner Chic: “Cocktail Hour in Africa,” Most Fascinating Fascinator

African Queen: Most “True to Africa”

Animal Instinct: Most Outlandish! Go Wild!  

Guests have an opportunity to purchase Safari Surprise Boxes and a very special opportunity to purchase the event’s themed silk scarf designed by Barbara Elam.

          Single tickets start at $350 with limited availability. Patron ticket for one is $500 and has special benefits. Underwriting and sponsorships available beginning at $2,000 table for 4 guests; $5,000 table up to 8 guests; $10,000 table up to 10 guests and $15,000 table up to 10 guests. 

Visit the website at www.womenscouncildallasarboretum.org for underwriting, sponsorships, ticket purchase and details.

After the reception, the program begins and Hat Prizes will be awarded at A Tasteful Place Gardens, which includes a seated tea in the gardens and features a fashion promenade throughout the garden’s walkways presented by TOOTSIES. The event concludes at 4:00 p.m. which allows perfect timing to get together with friends amongst the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum.