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Saturday, October 17, 2026
6-9pm
The most spooktacular event of the year is brewing!
Join us October 17th, 2026 for a spookalicious High Tea, maliciously delicious drinks, and outfits so good it must be witchcraft!
About the Event:
Welcome to the 20th Annual Witches & Wizards High Tea at Marcela’s! Ridgecrest’s most anticipated autumn tradition.
Step into our enchanting restaurant and gardens, beautifully transformed for a festive evening of spooky elegance. Guests will indulge in a classic three-course High Tea service featuring our freshly brewed, seasonal loose-leaf teas. For added seasonal spirit, wander out to the courtyard bar to enjoy event-exclusive cocktails, fine wines, and craft beers.
Don't forget to dress in your most enchanting attire! We will be hosting our famous Best Dressed and Best Hat competitions, with delightful prizes awaiting the winners.
Gather your favorite ghoulfriends and wizards for an unforgettable experience!
Reservations fill fast, and it’s an event you won't want to miss!
How it works & Reservation Info:
Prepaid Table Reservations: All reservations are booked by the table rather than individual tickets, with one payment for your entire group. This guarantees your group's seats together and ensures a seamless check-in on event day!
$55 per person, Choose tables of 2,3,4 +
Large Groups (5+ Guests): If your party requires multiple tables, please purchase neighboring tables during checkout and notify us so we can combine them. We'll make sure your entire party is seated together comfortably.
Prix-Fixe Menu & Dietary Needs: The Witches & Wizards High Tea features a curated prix-fixe menu. Important: Please specify any dietary restrictions or food allergies for your group at the time of purchase. Due to the special nature of this menu, we cannot accommodate dietary requests made after booking.
Costume & Hat Contests: Dust off your spellbooks and dress to impress! We'll be hosting our Best Dressed and Best Hat competitions with delightful prizes for the winners.
Booking Details: Table reservations launch October 1st, 2026, exclusively on our website.
Need assistance or special accommodations? Call or text us at (760) 264-4141, and our team will get back to you during business hours.
Indoor seating at Marcela's Enchanted Cottage.
Outdoor seating may be offered in store starting
October 9th, weather permitting.
Seating times 6pm & 6:30pm.
Schedule of event guests arrival and serving from 6-7p.m.
Best Hat and Best Costume Parade 7:30pm.
Best Hat and Best Costume Awards 8pm.
Enjoy an evening of witches and wizards dining at Marcela’s
reservations will open 6am on october 1st, 2026.
