We Need You

Yes. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all festival events and performances are presented virtually this year. We are disappointed not to be able to gather together in person, but we hope to do so next year.

If you enjoy Poe Festival programming, please consider donating to support this event. 

You will need internet access to view either via our social media or our website: Poe Baltimore on Youtube Live, Poe Fest International on Facebook Live, or PoeFestInternational.org 

Trivia questions and other fun facts will also pop up independent of the broadcast on our Facebook and Twitter Feeds. Follow @PoeBaltimore or @PoeFestIntl on Twitter. 

You can view these websites on any device of your choice: Smart TV, Desktop, Laptop, tablet, and smartphones.  We recommend having access to at least two of these devices so that you can participate and comment in real-time. 

Our festival is FREE to view on Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Only virtual tours are charged admission.

Our main broadcast will begin at 11AM on Saturday (Oct. 3) and 11AM Sunday (Oct 4.) 

Those that would like to watch the Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards live ceremony can also tune in on October 3rd at 8PM. The festival schedule is posted here. All times are Eastern.

There will be contests and trivia on social media, so having a device where you can view our social media feed while you watch the live festival broadcast on another device is recommended.

Virtual Tours are also offered at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM both days of the festival. Virtual Tours are a festival add-ons, not streamed as part of our broadcast, and paid tickets are required. Each tour is a special webinar that you can join via Zoom. See below for tickets and how to register for a tour. 

The Edgar Allan Poe Society Annual Lecture is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th at 2PM. Registration is required. Admission is FREE.

Poe's Magic Theater is planning online events festival weekend. Visit Poe's Magic Theater online for schedule & details!

Virtual Tours are special, live webinar events offered at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM each day of the festival. Tours are presented by a live guide via a Zoom Webconference, and attendees are permitted to ask questions and interact with the tour guide during the presentation. Tickets and registration are required to participate. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com to book.

For 2020 Poe Fest International, three options are available:

• Virtual Tour of the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
• Death Weekend “Poe Places” Virtual Tour
• Poe in Film & Fashion Virtual Exhibit

Click on each tour for description and prices.

Attendees who register will be entered into drawings and subscribed to our festival news for last-minute updates. But you do not have to register if you are not interested in updates—viewing the livestream is FREE. 

WARNING: You may have been a victim of a phishing, social media or internet scam. Please contact your credit card company immediately. 

Tickets are not transferable, and we do not permit third parties to sell tickets, nor can we honor them. You can ONLY purchase tickets and/or tours via Eventbrite at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com. 

You will need internet access to view either via our social media or our website: Poe Baltimore on Youtube Live, Poe Fest International on Facebook Live, or PoeFestInternational.org 

Trivia questions and other fun facts will also pop up independent of the broadcast on our Facebook and Twitter Feeds. Follow @PoeBaltimore or @PoeFestIntl on Twitter. 

You can view these websites on any device of your choice: Smart TV, Desktop, Laptop, tablet, and smartphones.  We recommend having access to at least two of these devices so that you can participate and comment in real-time.  

Purchase your tickets at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com. On the day of your tour, you will receive an email via Eventbrite with the link and password to a Zoom session. Zoom is a webconference platform. (For security reasons, the link for your tour is only visible the day of your tour, so check your tickets to access the link on the event site.) See the Eventbrite ticket page for further instructions. While any device with access to a web browser is acceptable to watch your tour, we recommend viewing on a computer monitor or tablet to maximize viewing comfort.

Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so. 

No. You can watch the virtual festival via Facebook Live & YouTube Live on any device with an internet browser. 

Virtual Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions and more technical questions. 

YES! Tours are offered at 12PM, 3PM and 6PM both days of the festival, so you can choose the time and day of any tour. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections. 

Yes. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections. Enter the number of “seats” you wish to purchase and then enter the name and email of each person you are registering. Each person will receive their own link via email to attend the tour. 

Have the names and emails for each person handy when you purchase. We do not recommend entering your own name & email for each seat or you will be the only person to receive the login information.