Kelley House Museum - Mendocino, CA

Jessica Behind Bars
2026-04-30 10:00 - 2026-05-03 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing Street, Mendocino, 95460, United States
Jessica Behind Bars – Cabot Cove Harbor
Thursday Only, April 30th, 4pm-6pm
Location: Noyo Harbor Inn, Fort Bragg
Early bird Festival arrivals are welcome to drop in for an informal gathering and one-night only Jessica Behind Bars in Fort Bragg (15 minutes north of Mendocino) at this beautiful inn overlooking Noyo Harbor (aka Cabot Cove Harbor). No host bar. Enjoy a “Tonic, She Ginned” cocktail and introduce yourself to fellow fans. Stay for dinner afterwards at this beautiful spot and receive 10% off your meal.
Jessica Behind Bars – Mendocino
Friday–Sunday, May 1st–May 3rd, 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. Also open to the general public. Participating bars and restaurants: Patterson’s Pub, Fog Eater Cafe, MacCallum House Restaurant, Trillium Cafe, Dick’s Place, and Flow!
This event is part of the Murder, She Wrote Festival, which 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.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
Any questions, email info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Murder, She Wrote Festival Tickets 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
THE 2026 FESTIVAL IS NOW SOLD OUT. SCROLL DOWN TO SIGN UP FOR WAITLIST
Kelley House Members Festival Pass (all inclusive): $200
Members may purchase two tickets at the member’s price. There is a four ticket limit per order.
Kelley House General Public Festival Price (all inclusive): $250
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Kelley House Members get early access to the wildly popular Murder, She Wrote Festival and $50 off the festival pass price.
Take a quick look at what’s included:

New Show! “Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote” Interactive Screening with host Tim Benzie
New! Cabot Cove Disco and Costume Contest
New! “Jessica Behind Bars” specialty cocktails at local bars
“Trivia, She Slayed”
“Scavenger, She Hunted” at Local Shops
New! “Jessica Jog” with Tim Benzie
Walking Tours of Filming Locations
New! “Murder, She Talked” Day of Guest Speakers
“Autographs, She Signed” Celebrity Meet and Greet
New! “Murder and Mimosas” at Jessica’s House
“Murder, She Shopped” Hall of Merchandise

Festival Passes can also be purchased in the Kelley House Museum during open hours.
Please review the cancellation policy.
Details for individual events will be emailed two weeks before the festival.
Check email for receipt and ticket after purchase.
If you’d like more detail about Festival programming and events, go here.
You can also see our recommended lodging and travel planning FAQ.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.

Scavenger, She Hunts
2026-05-01 11:00 - 2026-05-03 15:00 | Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
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 info@kelleyhousemuseum.org
Local Businesses:
Out of this World, Village Sock Shop, Queen Bee, Partners Gallery, Whistlestop, Mendocino Jams & Preserves, Gallery Bookshop, Harvest Market, Bebe Lapin, Astoria Home Store, Mendocino Sandpiper Jewelry, Heavenly Soles, Highlight Gallery, My Chic Farmhouse, Rule 62, Den Modern, Zintara, Highlight Gallery, and Mendo Parks.
The Festival is an unofficial event and is not associated with NBCUniversal.
