This cherished community event began in 2018, hosted by Susan and Shane in their beautiful home on the corner of Murray and Barooga Sts.
Susan generously opened her historic home, allowing visitors to explore while enjoying morning tea.
That first year, a small plant and produce stall raised nearly $100.
In 2019, the event moved to the Tattersalls Hotel, an ideal location for showcasing plants.
With help from the Tocumwal Flyer, Southern Riverina News and social media, a call was made for ceramic, concrete, and quirky pots, along with potting mix and seedlings.
The result - hundreds of dollars raised through plant sales.
Although COVID-19 halted the 2020 event, plant sales continued from home, raising more than $700 despite the challenges.
In 2021 and 2022, the event found its new home at the Tocumwal Memorial Hall in Deniliquin St.
With entertainment, a supper room and a spacious hall, it proved to be an excellent venue.
The plant stall featured produce, preserves, lemon butter and a lucky door prize, raising about $1500 each year.
Now in 2025, thanks to the dedicated volunteers from both Hunter’s Haven Op Shop and the Community Op Shop, the Biggest Morning Tea returns to the Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 22.
Join those involved for a wonderful day filled with delicious sweet and savoury treats, served continuously from 10.30am to 1.30pm for just $15 per person.
Enjoy live local entertainment, including line dancing and performances by the Ukeladies.
There will be raffles at the door, ongoing prize draws, and a fabulous lucky door prize generously donated by Vintage Wood’n That.
The popular plant stall will return with a wide selection of flowering winter annuals, succulents, and hardy perennials.
Visitors can also look forward to fresh produce, preserves and creative displays.
Tocumwal’s Julie Stava has been busy working hard on the plant stall, with her garden blossoming with pots filled with plants ready for the fundraiser.
“I originally asked if I could set up a garden table and donate the money to the event,” says Julie.
“I’ve always had extra cuttings I’ve propagated, more than I have space for, so I thought this was something I could do to contribute, using my own interests.
“It just grew from there. This is my sixth year running it, especially since there was no official Biggest Morning Tea in 2023 or 2024.
“For me, it’s a way to support fundraising for cancer research and education, and hopefully it helps bring more people through the door.”
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a nationwide fundraising event hosted by the Cancer Council, aimed at raising vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services. All proceeds support cancer research and education.
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