2026 Festival Options
FREE Live Program
New location, same beloved Poe vendors and stage programs! The street festival is Sat & Sun from 11AM to 4PM. Join us for Poe-themed vendors, exhibits, food, and tours! Stage program posts September 1!
Red Masque Festival Pass
All-access to special programs and performances, plus a Bloody Mary Brunch! The very best way to ensure you don't miss any Poe-thing.
Additional Ticketed Events
The POErade Costume Contest
The POErade Costume Contest
Additional programs and ticketed events, including Edgar Allan Poe's History of Mystery Exhibit, will take place all three days festival weekend! Proceeds to benefit preservation of The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore.
The POErade Costume Contest
The POErade Costume Contest
The POErade Costume Contest
Embrace the spirit of Poe as you don your most haunting attire or period dress and POErade with fellow Poe fans. Enter the competition, or simply join the procession through festival grounds. FREE!
Poe Takes Baltimore
Festival Grounds including Main Stage and Vendors at the historic Lexington Market, with more programs and ticketed events at these locations:
- The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum Tours
- Poe's Grave at Westminster Hall
- The Death Exhibit at Carroll Mansion
- The Exchange and The Hippodrome at France Merrick Performing Arts Center
Free hourly shuttles will leave from Lexington Market and the Visitor's Center at Inner Harbor with stops at these festival locations.
Festival Grounds (Oct 3 & 4)
Official Hotel
Stage Performances
RavenBeer Garden
The historic Lord Baltimore Hotel is the official hotel and sponsor for Poe Fest International. Use our link to book!
RavenBeer Garden
Stage Performances
RavenBeer Garden
Baltimore's own RAVENBEER in a special RAVENBEER GARDEN! Must be 21+ to enter. 100% ID check.
Stage Performances
Stage Performances
Stage Performances
Program Schedule posts September 1!
The festival grounds will include a stage area for performers and music both days of this FREE outdoor event.
Vendors
Stage Performances
Poe-themed art, booksellers, and more!
Vendor List and Concessions TBA
Parking Options
Limited Street parking available, or park at the UMB Parking Garage on Poppleton and Baltimore St, just three blocks away!
Performances, Tours & Parties
Poe Fest International is taking over Baltimore! See a list of events at outside locations festival weekend!
Special Entry Tents
The Red Masque Festival Pass will feature acces to special games and performances all day Saturday & Sunday. Purchase entry at the tent or pick up the Red Masque Festival Pass for all!
Costume POErade
As though stepping out of the very pages of a Poe story, don your most haunting attire and parade though festival grounds. Meet the judges and see the description below. The contest is FREE to enter!
Bloody Mary Brunch (Sunday)
Bloody Mary Brunch (Sunday)
Ward away that Red Death hangover at a special bloody brunch. Marys and Marias available for purchase, 21+ only. Includes a bloody toast to Edgar Allan Poe! Included in the Red Masque Festival Pass.