Triangle Tolkienists

On November 7 and 8, we’ll be holding back-to-back meetups in the Charlotte area. These are both ticketed events, so please plan ahead! See below for details.

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Tickets: $50 for in-person attendance, $25 for remote attendance

Address: Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake, 6920 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

Aragorn had a reforged sword. Gandalf had a ring of fire. But Barliman Butterbur had a bad memory and a good heart, and that’s enough to change the course of history. This year’s Carolina Moot celebrates the minor characters in Tolkien’s legendarium. The smaller voices, the one‑scene wonders, and the quieter souls of Middle-earth: characters who carry no rings, speak no prophecies, and wield no legendary blades, yet without them the story would taste of nothing.

The call for papers for Carolina Moot is open until October 7. If you would like to submit a presentation idea, you can do so here.

We’ve made a habit of attending conferences together virtually; this will be our first group outing to a conference in person!

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Tickets: $37.99 – make sure you choose the correct date during checkout!

Address: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Another year, another Renaissance Festival trip! Let’s plan to meet inside the festival grounds at 10am. You’re encouraged (but not required) to come in costume. This will be Pirates’ Christmas weekend, so you can expect some special pirate-themed entertainments and costume contests.

For more information about costs, costumes, weather, travel, and accessibility, you can see my post from last year or visit the FAQ on the festival website.

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I hope many of you will be able to join us for one or both of these events! If you’re looking to carpool or to find shared accommodation for the weekend, you’re welcome to ask in the meetup channel on Discord.

Renaissance Festival tickets do often sell out, so I would recommend buying yours as soon as you’re sure you’re planning to come.