Where Historic Halls Hide Mysteries to Solve

October 8–11, 2026

Each fall, the Ashland Mystery Festival brings authors, sleuths, and mystery lovers together for a weekend of intrigue. At the historic Ashland Springs Hotel, the story comes to life around the dinner table—with fine dining, exquisite drinks, immersive theatre, and plenty of secrets.

Mrs. Henderson is Dead

Choose Your Night | October 9 or 10, 2026 | Doors Open 6PM | Crystal Room |
$95 Per Guest (+ checkout fee)

Step into Maple Close for an unforgettable evening of exquisite dining, intrigue, and immersive theatre at Mrs. Henderson Is Dead.

Enjoy a delicious four-course menu while the residents of this suspiciously well-regulated neighborhood bring their secrets, rivalries, and accusations to the table around you.

You’re not just watching the mystery unfold—you’ll weigh in on the clues, question what you see, and decide who you believe.

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Four-Course Menu

Dinner will be served in accordance with all applicable neighbourhood covenants. Please remain vigilant. Suspicious behaviour should be reported accordingly.

Agenda Item I
No cause for alarm.
Smoked Trout Tartlet: Smoked trout pâté, lemon-dill crème fraîche, crispy caper

Agenda Item II
From the garden. Properly contained within its approved boundaries.
English Garden Salad: Organic field greens, creamy feta-garlic dressing, shaved asparagus, radish & peas, toasted hazelnuts, hard-boiled egg

Agenda Item III
The matter of the garden shed remains unresolved.
British Banger Sausages: Apricot mustard, caraway-creamed cabbage, herb pomme purée, pickled fennel

Agenda Item IV
Assuming no further objections from the Neighbourhood Watch.
Wild Berry Trifle: Wild berry preserves, diplomat cream

Please enjoy your dinner responsibly. And do keep an eye on the neighbours.

Masquerade Dinner

October 10, 2026 | Doors Open 6:15PM | Grand Ballroom |
$75 Per Guest (+ checkout fee)

An evening of mystery and intrigue awaits.

Step into the shadows of the historic Ashland Springs Hotel for one of the Ashland Mystery Festival’s most beloved traditions: the Masquerade Dinner.

Dine alongside featured mystery authors as they share stories, secrets, red herrings, and the art of crafting a great whodunit. These clever authors have some surprises in store, and the highlight of our gothic dinner will culminate in a dramatic group reading of a mystery created at the Festival and the final reveal of a whodunit that you’ve been tasked to solve around town.

Don your mask, dress for intrigue, and prepare for an evening of storytelling, surprises, and mystery.

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Events cancelation policy: Fully refundable until 7 days out, partial refund: 50% available until 3 days prior, non-refundable with less than 3 days’ notice.