A Kelley House Museum Fundraiser
MURDER, SHE WROTE FESTIVAL, 2027
The Festival is sold out! If you didn’t get a ticket you are welcome to come to the events that open to the public, just scroll down to see those.
Friday, May 21st – Sunday, May 23rd, 2027
Festival Pass (all inclusive): Members $325, General Public $350
Everything listed below is included in the festival pass:
OPEN TO FESTIVAL PASSHOLDERS ONLY
Murder, She Talked
Date and location TBD
A host of Murder, She Wrote experts, authors, and fans will be speaking throughout the afternoon.
Trivia, She Slayed
Date and location TBD
Team up with your fellow fans to show off your Murder, She Wrote trivia prowess. Enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soda as you compete for the grand prize. Sponsored by North Coast Brewing Co.
“Solve–Along–A–Murder–She–Wrote” Interactive Screening with Tim Benzie
Date and location TBD
Special guest host Tim Benzie brings his hilariously entertaining hit show all the way from England with a different episode from last year! Audience members solve the crime before Jessica in one of the episodes filmed in Mendocino. Sponsored by Century 21 Seascape Realty.
Self-Guided Walking Tours of Filming Locations
Friday–Sunday, May 21st–May 23rd
Pass holders will receive a QR code with complimentary access to a self-guided, narrated walking tour of over a dozen filming locations. Visit at your leisure and at your own pace.
Cabot Cove Characters at Jessica’s House and Other Locations
Date and locations TBD
Visit six filming locations and meet one of Cabot Cove’s residents at each one! Your costumed character guide will share stories about the building, which episodes it appeared in, and other trivia related to its use as a filming location in the TV show. Have a snack and peek inside Jessica’s House. Sponsored by Blair House Inn.
Autographs, She Signed
Date and location TBD
Take a selfie (for a fee) with Michael Horton and Debbie Zipp (Jessica’s nephew Grady and his wife, Donna), who will also have autographed photos for sale. We will update this section as special guests confirm.
Cabot Cove Ball & Costume Contest
Date and location TBD
Dance to iconic tunes from the 80s, spun by DJ Paul Joseph at the Cabot Cove Ball. Dress up in your best Jessica Fletcher attire and compete for prizes. Costumes are not required to party! No host bar. Sponsored by Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino and Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty.
OPEN TO FESTIVAL ATTENDEES AND THE PUBLIC
Jessica Jog
Date and location TBD
Don your grey tracksuit and meet “Solve–Along” star Tim Benzie for a short jog through town to the Kelley House Museum. Great photo opportunity! This event is open to the general public.
Jessica Behind Bars – Mendocino
Friday–Sunday, May 21st–May 23rd, during open hours
Location: Mendocino Historic District
Stop by the bars and restaurants in Mendocino any time they are open and try the specialty cocktail each one crafted in honor of Jessica Fletcher. Open to the general public.
Murder, She Shopped
Dates and location TBD
Shop for Murder, She Wrote souvenirs from vendors in this market of all things Murder! Open to the general public.
Scavenger, She Hunted
Friday–Sunday, May 21st–May 23rd, open hours
Location: Mendocino Historic District
Visit local shops in search of clues and to solve a mystery. The scavenger hunt is open to the general public; stop by the Kelley House Museum to pick up a map.
Angela Lansbury: Muse of Cabot Cove Exhibit
Friday–Sunday, May 21st–May 23rd, 11am–3pm
Location: Kelley House Museum (aka Cabot Cove Historical Society)
The exhibit includes photos, memorabilia, scripts, and the keys to Angela’s room at the Hill House of Cabot Cove. Enjoy this tribute to the actress’s storied career and the profound impact she had on the Mendocino community during the years Murder, She Wrote was filmed here. Open to the general public.
Venue Addresses:
- Kelley House Museum: 45007 Albion St., Mendocino
- Crown Hall: 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino
- Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino
- Festival Tent, Across from Hill House Inn at 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino
- Blair House Inn: 45110 Little Lake St., Mendocino
Further Information
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
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