Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You'll have your chance to put your detective skills to the test and interact with the authors who brought these stories to life. You won't just be a spectator - you'll be right in the center of the action.

Schedule of Events

October 19, 2023

Ashland New Plays Festival

October 20, 2023

Ashland New Plays Festival

Kick Off Coffee at Paddington Station featuring Torte Test Kitchen and recipes from Ellie Alexander's Bakeshop Mysteries

Solve the Mystery

Afternoon Tea with Ellie Alexander at Lovejoys Tea Room

Cosmic Luncheon hosted by Oregon Wellness Restreat

Private luncheon and discussion

Torte Test Kitchen featuring recipes from Ellie Alexander's Bakeshop Mysteries at Paddington Station

$1 books from cozies to thrillers offered by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library on the used book sale tablesl

The Mystery of Antique Jewelry: Estate Trunk Show at The Crown Jewel

Haunted Ashland Walking Tour

"Wild Blue Wonder" An Unusual Exhibition of ET/UFO Art & Collectables. Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm Free admission

Mystery Pub Crawl... learn more

Kick Off Event at Ashland Springs Hotel

Solve a Mystery Dinner Friday Night

Murder Mystery Dinner at Alchemy

Poirot at Oregon Cabaret Theatre

"Accidental Truth: UFO Revelations" w/ Filmmaker Q&A from 8-10pm Free admission & refreshments at Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library

October 21, 2023

Ashland New Plays Festival

Ashland Food Co-op Fall Festival

Ashland Open Studio Tour by Ashland Gallery Association

Solve the Mystery

Torte Test Kitchen featuring recipes from Ellie Alexander's Bakeshop Mysteries at Paddington Station

The Mystery of Antique Jewelry: Estate Trunk Show at The Crown Jewel

Author panels at Ashland Public Library

Author Pop Ups around Town

Haunted Ashland Walking Tour

Spooktacular Family Fun Cooking Class at Cosmic Muffin School of Cookery

Two Escape Game Mystery Adventures at the Escape Room

Mystery Pub Crawl... learn more

Solve a Mystery Dinner Saturday Night

Poirot at Oregon Cabaret Theatre

Larks After Hours Mystery Mixology Event

October 22, 2023

Ashland New Plays Festival

Ashland Open Studio Tour by Ashland Gallery Association

One-year Anniversary Celebration of Ashland Japanese Garden

Rogue Valley Symphony Masterworks 2: Franck & Debussy featuring Mary Elizabeth Bowden

Solve the Mystery

Torte Test Kitchen featuring recipes from Ellie Alexander's Bakeshop Mysteries at Paddington Station

The Mystery of Antique Jewelry: Estate Trunk Show at The Crown Jewel

Haunted Ashland Walking Tour

Mystery Pub Crawl... learn more

Cosmic Interactive Open House at Cosmic Muffin School of Cookery

Author Pop Ups around Town

Poirot at Oregon Cabaret Theatre

Date: October 20-22, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Ashland, OR 97520

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