Ashland Mystery Fest 2025!

The third annual Ashland Mystery Fest is almost upon us, and we’ve been prepping for the most joy-filled and bookish weekend since last year. It truly has taken a village to pull off the four-day mystery extravaganza, and I cannot wait to welcome you to Ashland.

The main package includes:

• Opening Reception:
  • A kickoff gathering with delicious bites & drink where you’ll meet all the authors and mingle with fellow cozy mystery readers
• All the flagship panels at the Historic Armory
• A bevy of events throughout town, including
  • Crafternoons
  • Tastings at Paddington
  • Author pop-ups and signings

Additional events have been added within the last few weeks, including:

• Afternoon Tea with Shakespeare’s Ghost at OSF – Get tickets
• Mystery Dinners – Get tickets
• Pairings and Peril: A Wine and Mystery Affair – Get tickets
• Happy Hour with the Tech Guy – Friday, October 17^th at 4 pm, at Growler Guys: A free event, stop by to say hi and enjoy a pint!

I can’t wait to see you in Ashland soon!

– Ellie