Shirefolk Weekend
A Hobbit’s Love Language is Food
If your heart beats faster at the mention of second breakfast, elevenses, or a well-buttered scone, you may already be one of us. At Shirefolk Weekend, we celebrate the halfling way of life—where comfort is king, and joy is measured in full bellies and full hearts.
Come hungry. Sample savory pies, sweet cakes, and hearty fare worthy of the Green Dragon Inn. Sip something frothy. Snack like it’s your birthday (because it’s Bilbo and Frodo’s). Stroll the marketplace for handmade wares, rustic trinkets, and enchanted odds and ends that would make any wizard proud.
Don your pointiest hat or coziest waistcoat for the Wizard Costume Contest, and gather with fellow food-loving folk for a weekend that proves adventure doesn’t always mean leaving home—it can start with a plate of something delicious.
Shoes are required—but a barefoot spirit is encouraged.
Saturday
A Hobbit Costume & Talent Contest: Calling all Shirefolk! This is your chance to shine—show off your finest hobbit look and share a bit of what makes you special. Sing a tune, tell a tale, or wish Bilbo and Frodo a happy birthday in true hobbit fashion.
One winner will earn the title of Most Unexpected Hero—not just for their costume, but for the heart they bring to the stage.
Sunday
Wizard Costume Contest: Tall hats, flowing robes, mysterious staves—this one’s for the spellcasters. Bring your most eccentric, wise, or wildly magical look to the stage. Whether you’re a wise wanderer or a hedge wizard from the edge of the woods, it’s time to conjure your best look.
Bonus points for talking in cryptic riddles and unsolicited wisdom.
Meet the Author: Each day of our show, we schedule a new up-and-coming fantasy author. Buy a book, get it signed, join their fan club, and grab a selfie to show you were there. See who the author is for a given day in the Guests Merchants section of our Shops page.
Contest Info: All contests occur on the Sovereign Stage at 3:45 pm. Unless otherwise mentioned, the Faire includes these events with your same-day admission. If you are planning to enter a contest, please arrive 10-15 minutes before starting. At the discretion of the contest host, some events may choose to limit the number of participants in a particular contest due to time restrictions.