10th Annual Tea & Hat Show Planned at Smith Plantation | Events

Roswell - (submitted by The City of Roswell) Smith Plantation will host the 10th Annual Tea and Hat Fashion Show in conjunction with Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, February 11 at 1 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road. Women are encouraged to wear their hats while enjoying tea and light refreshments

The jet-setting Vernell Washington will return as a presenter for the Tea & Hat Show and will bring the fashions of Nigerian designer Grace Mark’s Chapeaux as part of her presentation. This year the Smith Plantation will also welcome the Wilbourn Sisters, fashion designers based out of Atlanta, Georgia; Jackson, Tennessee; and Los Angeles, California. The sister’s design free flowing, carefree, colorful and comfortable designs for women of all sizes, occasions and nationalities. 

Vernell’s special talent for fashion will highlight the show. This globe-trotting diva will entertain the crowd with her amazing collection of hats and accessories that will be available for viewing and purchase.  Additionally, the $20 admission price will include a ticket to tour the Smith Plantation Home.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Smith Plantation office at 770-641-3978.  Admission is $20 for ages 8 and above.  Smith Plantation will be closed for regular tours during this event.  

Smith Plantation is owned by the City of Roswell. For more information on Smith Plantation, please call 770-641-3978 or visit www.southerntrilogy.com.