A Kelley House Museum Event – Murder She Wrote – Gallery

Jessica Fletcher from Murder She Wrote holding magnifying glass

MURDER, SHE WROTE FESTIVAL

Join the Kelley House Museum as we celebrate Murder, She Wrote, one of the most popular shows in television history! You’ll fall in love with Mendocino’s Cabot Cove, home of beloved sleuth Jessica Fletcher. The Festival typically happens the first weekend in May.  We suggest subscribing to our newsletter if you’d like to be notified when tickets go on sale in September. Planning a trip to Mendocino? We offer walking tours of Murder, She Wrote filming locations year ’round and some lodging recommendations. And you can show your Fletcher pride anytime with our Festival merchandise.

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

Scroll down and enjoy the photo gallery from the 2025 event.

Welcome Happy Hour & Trivia Night: Start off with a drink and some trivia at The Wharf Restaurant, located in Noyo Harbor, the real-life fishing harbor know to fans as “Cabot Cove Harbor.” Sponsored by The Wharf Restaurant and the Harbor Lite Lodge.

Mystery Scavenger Hunt: Visit local shops in search of the murder weapons! Collect them all and win a prize. Enjoy shopping during this self-guided scavenger hunt sponsored by local businesses.

Tea Tasting, Special Guests & Silent Auction. Enjoy a variety of teas and baked goods while swapping stories with other “Fangelas.”
Sponsored by Mendocino Tea Company, Mendocino Cookie Company, and Good Life Cafe.

Murder, She Wrote Author Talk & Signing, Bridget Kies book, Murder, She Wrote, is a captivating investigation addressing the popularity of the TV series.
Sponsored by Gallery Bookshop.

Jessica’s House Hosted Reception. Toast Angela Lansbury with your favorite “spirits” in Jessica Fletcher’s home. Feast on delicious local appetizers and peruse original scripts from the TV show. Snap a festival pic at the photo booth using our costume and props.
Sponsored by the Blair House Inn, Mendocino Cafe, Mendocino Market, Murder Ridge Winery, and North Coast Brewing Company.

“Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote” Interactive Screening. Special guest host Tim Benzie brings his hilariously entertaining hit show all the way from England! Audience members solve the crime before Jessica in the episode “If It’s Thursday, It Must be Beverly.”  Sponsored by Century 21 Seascape Realty.

Walking Tours of Filming Locations. Kelley House tour guides take you to over a dozen filming locations, regaling you with anecdotes and history along the way.