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Brandywine Festival Development Roadmap: Questions & Answers
Brandywine Festival Development Roadmap: Questions & Answers
Over the past weeks we’ve been working with a group of participants, volunteers, and staff to perform a range of post-event surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions. From this a... Mehr lesen …
Feasting and Food Vendors at The Brandywine Festival
Feasting and Food Vendors at The Brandywine Festival
The Brandywine Festival is pleased to present to all discerning Hobbits the choicest selection of dining establishments.  Even Hobbits with the most particular palates and desires can find a meal... Mehr lesen …
Preparing for Dance at The Brandywine Festival
Preparing for Dance at The Brandywine Festival
We're so excited to share the music and traditions of the Shire with you, and what better way to do that than with a new series of instructional dance videos?... Mehr lesen …
Dance & Music at The Brandywine Festival
At the Brandywine Festival, nothing lends to the atmosphere quite like music and dance. From the first wandering bard in the morning to the last reel of the evening, music is at the heart of life in the Shire. You’ll find opportunities to dance anywhere and everywhere there’s music—and trust us, there will be plenty of both. Hobbits love to celebrate, and we want you to feel confident enough to join in. That’s why we’ve put together a program of dance lessons and an incredible lineup of musical guests to make... Mehr lesen …
Pre-Event Workshops and Demonstrations
Preview of Pre-Event Workshops & Demos at The Brandywine Festival In the weeks leading up to The Brandywine Festival, we’re thrilled to offer a series of Pre-Event Workshops and Demonstrations designed to prepare, inspire, and support our travelers as they step into the Shire this October. These sessions are the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your character, your costume, or simply peak your curiosity —so when you arrive at the Festival, you’re ready to dive fully into the Shire. Here’s a look at what’s coming: Folk Dance at The Brandywine Festival... Mehr lesen …
Press Release: Middle-earth Adventures Announces first Official Live-Action Roleplaying Event, "The Brandywine Festival"
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Middle-earth Adventures Announces First Official Live-Action Roleplaying Event, "The Brandywine Festival" Harrodsburg, KY – The Shire ™ is calling! The 1st Annual Brandywine Festival, an immersive Hobbit-themed LARP event, will take place over five magical days and nights, offering fans of fantasy, storytelling, and LARP (Live-Action Roleplay) the chance to experience The Shire like never before. Running from October 7 - 12th, 2025, this one-of-a-kind festival will feature elaborate sets, dynamic quests, traditional games, and an authentic atmosphere filled with music, food, and adventure. Tickets will... Mehr lesen …
Frequently Asked Questions - The Brandywine Festival
GENERAL QUESTIONS: What is The Brandywine Festival?The Brandywine Festival is the first and only official Middle-earth LARP Event, presented by Middle-earth Adventures, licensed and developed through Middle-earth Enterprises. It focuses on bringing players into Middle-earth to experience a time and place in The Shire like no other, and offer the opportunities to Drink, Dance, Dine, Discover as a Hobbit. When is The Brandywine Festival?Oct 7th to the 12th, 2025. What kind of LARP Event is it?The Brandywine Festival could be described with a few simple terms: Cozy and Atmospheric Full of... Mehr lesen …