PROM NITE at the Black Cat Ball

PROM NITE at The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall is the Official Party for The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards, Saturday, October 7th. Doors open 7:30 PM (VIP 7:00 PM.) 21+ and over only, 100% ID check 

 Welcome to Nevermore High School's Class of 1849 Gothic Prom Night! This party is a sceam-filled trip down memory lane, taking you way, way back to the chilling vibes of the 1840s! Dance to the beat of synthwave, strike killer poses in the retro photo booth, sip on blood-red punch that'll make your hairspray stand on end, then dance til you drop at the Rav'n Dance Off! Poe-rom-pose to the nearest corpse and make some more memories to DIE for. 

 Tickets are all-inclusive for food, beer/ wine, and entertainment.  Dress to impress, walk our Gothic Red Carpet and pose for Poe Prom photos!! 

The evening's entertainment includes:

• Private Viewing & Reception at " Poe in Comics" and "Poe Death Exhibit"
• Winners of the 2023 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards, presented by writer and producer Rodney Barnes
• Rav'n Dance Off
• Crowning of Nevermore High School Class of 1849 Prom Royalty  
• Grave-side Cognac Toast to Edgar Allan Poe 

This party is 21+ over restricted; 100% ID Check!   

LIMITED EXCLUSIVE VIP Gothic Prom Royal Court packages also available: includes early entry and welcome on the historic Westminster Hall organ, enamel pin, plus a tour of the famed Westminster Catacombs with spiked punch bowl and special performance of "Pit & the Pendulum" performed by Stephen Smith. 

NOTE TO POE FESTIVAL ATTENDEES: The party takes place at a location away from festival grounds. Westminster Hall & Burying Ground at 519 W. Fayette Street, is just over one mile from Poe House. Paid parking available at University of Maryland garages.