Visit Mendocino’s local shops in search of murder weapons! Find them all, and enjoy the charms of the town’s retail district during this self–guided scavenger hunt. This activity is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, but is open to the general public so all can enjoy! Pick up a map at Preston Hall or the Kelley House Museum.  Turn your completed map into the Kelley House Museum before 3pm on Sunday to collect your prize. All entries will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize: a pass to the 2027 Festival.

The Murder, She Wrote Festival is a fundraiser for the Kelley House Museum, a historic house museum located in Mendocino, where 9 episodes of Murder, She Wrote were filmed. While full festival passes are sold out this year, there are a number of activities with either single tickets available or that are open to the general public. Learn more.

Scavenger, She Hunts maps can be picked up at these locations:

Preston Hall, Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm
located at 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA 95460 (by the Presbyterian Church)

Kelley House Museum, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11am – 3pm
located at 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460

Any questions, email [email protected]

Local Businesses:
Mendocino Chocolate Company, Best Realty, Out of this World, Village Sock Shop, Queen Bee, Partners Gallery, Whistlestop, Mendocino Jams & Preserves, Gallery Bookshop, Harvest at Mendosa’s, Bebe Lapin, Astoria Home Store, Mendocino Sandpiper Jewelry, Heavenly Soles, Highlight Gallery, Meyers Family Cellars, My Chic Farmhouse.

The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.