Kick off Festival Eve & Celebrate the 180th Anniversary of "The Raven"

Start festival weekend with a pint, a movie, and a toast to The Raven! Join us for a thrilling movie night and social to celebrate the 180th year anniversary of Poe’s most famous poem—complete with themed drinks, spooky vibes, and a room full of fellow Poe fans. Party and film screening TBA!

Want to make a night of it? Add on our VIP twilight tour of Green Mount Cemetery—a stunning, spooky landmark filled with famous Baltimoreans, a few Poe family members, and stories that set the tone for the weekend to come. Among the headstones: The tour includes shuttle to and from the film party. 

General Admission includes drink ticket and light food fare, panels, The Raven tribute, and film screening, plus festival poster. VIP ticket includes Movie Nite Reception plus shuttle to Green Mount Cemetery for tour, Movie Nite venue, and return to Lord Baltimore Hotel. 

Poe Fest International’s Raven Reception MOVIE NITE & Twilight Tour of Green Mount Cemetery to kick off festival weekend is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Proceeds benefit The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore. 

General Admission $39pp

VIP Admission + Cemetery Tour  $69pp

Thank you to our sponsor, Wells Fargo, for making this event possible!