“I felt that I breathed an atmosphere of sorrow.” — Edgar Allan Poe

Poe Fest International

The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards returns to Baltimore, October 4-6, 2024!
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75 years of honoring Edgar Allan Poe's legacy

Poe Fest International is a free, two-day outdoor family-friendly event featuring Poe-themed performances, art, vendors, booksellers, and food, celebrating Poe’s life, works, and his influence in the arts.

October 4-6, 2024
Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
203 N. Amity Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

Join us in celebrating our diamond anniversary — explore the full schedule of events here.

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Red Masque Movie Night

Kick off the festival weekend with special guests, panel discussions, and a screening of the 1964 horror classic, “Edgar Allan Poe’s Masque of the Red Death”!

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Death Weekend Bus Tour

Explore the enduring mystery surrounding Poe’s tragic death on a special VIP Death Weekend Bus Tour of Poe’s Baltimore. The 2-hour tour includes stops at four important Poe Places around Baltimore.
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The Black Cat Ball

This year’s Black Cat Ball is a 75th Anniversary Diamond Gala & Gothic 1840s Dance Party, featuring a cognac toast to Edgar Allan Poe! Your most glamorous and gothic 1840s or 1940s dress encouraged.

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Experience the magic and the macabre of Poe Fest International!

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