# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Official Party of The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival The Black Cat Ball is the Official Party of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards. This year’s ball is Montresor’s Masquerade, a Cask of Amontillado-themed evening of masks, music, wine tastings, and subterranean secrets at historic Westminster Hall. In honor of the 180th anniversary of “The Cask of Amontillado,” we invite you into one of Poe’s most wickedly irresistible tales: a carnival night, a rare wine, a smiling host, and a friend led just a little too far into the dark. Montresor promises Fortunato a taste of Amontillado. What follows is one of literature’s most infamous acts of revenge, sealed in brick, stone, and perfect Poe fashion. Dress in carnival finery, Victorian mourning, masked splendor, or your most decadent Poe-inspired attire, then join us for a night of gothic revelry worthy of Poe’s darkest imaginings. All tickets include: **RavenBeer & Wine Reception **Curated wine pairings and specialty culinary stations throughout historic Westminster Hall **2026 Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards Ceremony **Montresor’s Masquerade Dance Party with DJ Marty and special guests **A graveside toast to Edgar Allan Poe For guests who desire a more decadent descent into darkness, Fortunato’s Descent: Catacombs Tour & Performance Add-On offers an intimate experience beneath Westminster Hall. A limited company of only 50 guests will follow a perfectly harmless host, Montresor himself, into the famed Westminster catacombs. You, dear reveler, shall play the part of his trusting Fortunato. There are shadows beneath the hall, whispers behind the stone, and, we are told, a delightful Amontillado you simply must try... (Advance add-on ticket required. Capacity is strictly limited to 50 guests.) This party is 21+ only. 100% ID check. NOTE TO POE FESTIVAL ATTENDEES: The Black Cat Ball takes place away from the festival grounds at Westminster Hall, 519 W. Fayette Street in Baltimore. Paid parking is available at garages within one block of the venue. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/the-black-cat-ball-at-westminster-hall-a-cask-of-amontillado-wine-and-dance-masquerade/200030411184407 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Parties, Music, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 127 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Westminster Hall and Burying Ground - **lat**: 39.290167 - **long**: -76.623384 - **full address**: Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, 513 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21201-1768, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/10ed10d209b3a4f4f6fdd8c76fe8d3cc2971ca440df35b472286d691da331241-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788464344 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade being held? - **A:** The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, 513 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21201-1768, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade? - **A:** The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade is organized by Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum / Poe Baltimore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Black Cat Ball at Westminster Hall, A Cask of Amontillado Wine & Dance Masquerade is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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