Ashland Mystery Festival
October 8-10, 2026
Cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends are treating us to an interactive mystery set in downtown Ashland, Oregon! You won’t just be a spectator – you’ll be right in the center of the action.
This event is produced by Travel Ashland.
The Paddington Family of Stores is hosting several FREE meet & greet events with some of our favorite authors!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 10:30AM-12PM
Meet & Greet
with Author Ellie Alexander
Join us on the mezzanine as we welcome our favorite author, Ellie Alexander! She will be signing books while Savannah, our Paddington Test Kitchen chef, offers samples of a recipe featured in her newest book “Pumpkin Spice Vice”!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
2:30PM – 3:30PM : Paddington Station
Meet and Greet with ERYN SCOTT!
Join us on the mezzanine as we welcome Eryn Scott! She will sign books from her Black Cat Mystery series and host a raffle to win an adorable handmade Black Cat mug! Savannah, our Paddington Test Kitchen chef, will offer libations and treats. Come by, chat with Eryn, grab a quick treat, and enter to win!
3:00 – 5:00 PM : Paddington Jewel Box
Dark Hollow and Debuts
Join our friends from Dark Hollow Vineyards as we welcome the debut authors for this year’s festivities. Come by, meet the authors and sample the best Dark Hollow has to offer! Debut authors: Matthew Greene, Kim Griswell, Kara Loo, and Jennifer Young
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
2:30PM – 4:00PM : Inpsired By Oregon
Bubbles and Book Chat
Join our friends at Naumes Vineyards as we welcome Lee Hollis and Ellen Byron for a meet and greet! Come by, chat with them and sample bubbles from Naumes!
Ellie Alexander
“A veracious storyteller and a lover of all things bookish. I believe that stories have the ability to transport and transform us. With over twenty five published novels and counting, my goal is to tell stories that provide points of connection, escape and understanding.“