Festival in the Shire – A Celebration of Things Tolkien

In addition to the conference and collector’s exposition, Festival in the Shire’s main event is the festival itself! This is a large event with a wide variety of stalls and entertainment. Suitable for all the family, the Festival takes place in the extensive grounds of the Y Plas mansion in Machynlleth. Entertainment will include Tolkien inspired re-enactments, music and other performance art together with Celtic music and a myriad of fantasy related events. It will also offer attendees the opportunity to sample local Welsh food as well as view a variety of Celtic crafts and meet different craftspeople.Ted Nasmith, Douglas Anderson & Tom Shippey are listed as among the guests.