#Westmoot26 welcomes special guest & writer Don Marshall, who has published a biography of Tolkien with a second book in the works. Beyond the page, he’s built a devoted following of 850,000+ across platforms, where he shares his passion for Middle-Earth! #intothewest #donmarshall #westmoot

We welcome our #Westmoot26 attendees for a panel after the performance of The Hobbit! Panelists: Scott Gilbert, Director; Keven Lock, Set Designer; Isabelle Hopewell, Bilbo; Bryce Kalal, Ensemble/Thorin; Winifred Froelich, Ensemble/Gandalf; Adam Iverson, Ensemble/Kili/Smaug. #westmoot #intothewest

Our heroes from @athraplay.athrabeth.com will be doing a live one shot performance at Westmoot this year! Come and watch our cast improvise a One Ring tabletop role playing game adventure live on stage!

#westmoot26 #westmoot #intothewest #oneringttrpg

Have you heard? The @athraplay.athrabeth.com cast is coming to #Westmoot26! Wait - what’s Westmoot, you ask? Well, listen closely and the cast will explain all…
#westmoot #athraplay #intothewest

Did you miss the deadline to submit your Ents & Masquerade performance for #Westmoot26? Never fear – we’ve extended the deadline to May 9! Don’t wait, submit your performance today! We can’t wait to see it. 🤩 Submit at westmoot.org. #westmoot #intothewest #ents #tolkien

Are you an artist or collector wanting to show off your Tolkien-related items? #Westmoot26 is now accepting submissions for art and collection displays! Deadline to submit an entry is May 9. #westmoot #intothewest #collecting #tolkien

#Westmoot26 is proud to welcome another remarkable keynote speaker: John Hendrix! John is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator & we look forward to welcoming him to Minneapolis this May! #westmoot #intothewest #tolkien

The countdown continues to #Westmoot26! We are now exactly two months away from our gathering in Minneapolis, and couldn't be more excited to meet you all! Haven't booked your spot yet? Don't miss out! Register at westmoot.org.
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

It may not be worth the entire value of the Shire, but you'll still want to get a #Westmoot26 shirt, available now for pre-order! Show off your love for Middle-Earth with our exclusive t-shirt and be the envy of all your friends. Order today at westmoot.org. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

We are so excited to be coming back to #Westmoot this year!

Join us and our very special guests @itstoriello.bsky.social and @clarelmoore.bsky.social for a fun romp through our favorite debacles, disasters, curfuffles and calamities in Tolkien’s legendarium!

Will we see you there?

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We’re delighted to welcome our Athrabeth Podcast friends for a special live episode “Disasters, Downfalls & Dives” during #Westmoot26! Featuring special guests Tori Owens & Clare Moore! #westmoot #intothewest #athrabeth
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Introducing #Westmoot Quests: simple, thematic quests that inspire your exploration of #Westmoot26, encourage making new friends, and promote self-care. Complete these at the Moot to earn stickers for your badge! To get into the swing of things, here’s the first Westmoot Quest. #intothewest

What has it got in its pocketses? Unsure what to pack for #Westmoot26? Here’s our checklist to get you started on making your packing list as you prepare to join us May 22-24, 2026 for this year’s #Westmoot gathering! #intothewest #tolkien

Announcing virtual keynote speaker, Miriam Ellis, for #Westmoot26! Miriam is an award-winning fine artist & author of “The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium.” Following her presentation, Miriam will do live Q&A on the #Westmoot Discord server. #intothewest

The deadline to submit a paper or presentation is by the end of the day today! Don’t miss out, I would love to see you there! #westmoot #tolkien #tolkiensociety

❓Question: What are the Ents?
✔️Answer: Following the Masquerade at #Westmoot, a variety of comical and/or dramatic #Tolkien-inspired performances take place. The sky is the limit, so submit yours today for #Westmoot26! Deadline: March 30.

Please join us for the Masquerade at #Westmoot26! The Masquerade is an opportunity for #Westmoot participants to show off their #Tolkien costume or cosplay with accompanying text and/or music. Deadline for submissions: March 30. #intothewest

We’re 3 months from #Westmoot26! #Westmoot features a range of presentations, including talks, quizzes, lectures, workshops, performances, papers, discussions, & entertainment in celebration of all things Tolkien. Visit our website to register! #intothewest

Will you be an online #Westmoot26 attendee this year? We need your help! Westmoot is seeking online Rangers (volunteers) to assist with the virtual portion of the convention. If you’re interested, please send an email to “rangers” via the form on our webpage.
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

The theme for #Westmoot26 is Hope/Eucatastrophe & you're invited to submit a proposal for a paper in-person or virtually! In order to be considered, you need to be registered for Westmoot 2026. The deadline to submit is March 1. #westmoot #intothewest

#Westmoot26 welcomes Tom Racine, a cartoonist & author from San Diego, as a special guest! His lifelong love of all things #Tolkien dates to reading “The Hobbit” & “Lord of the Rings” as a wee lad, & his book “Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkien” was published in 2025. #westmoot #intothewest

“The Hobbit,” based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, and adapted for stage by Greg Banks, will be performed during #Westmoot26! Performance is free for Westmoot attendees, but spots are limited, so make your reservation today! Details on our website. #intothewest #westmoot

Never get to wear your ranger’s cloak these days? What about your mithril? Fear no more! On Saturday of #Westmoot26, don that garb that you never get to wear anyplace else and join your fellow attendees for our very own Nowhere to Wear/Cosplay Day!
#westmoot #intothewest #tolkien #cosplay

Submit a contribution to the Masquerade & Ents at #Westmoot26! Submissions due by March 30. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

Announcing the Gamers Guild at #Westmoot26! This year, Westmoot will feature a game room, which will be open through the event with both scheduled sessions and opportunities to drop in!
#westmoot #intothewest #gaming

We are delighted to announce another one of our splendid keynote speakers for #Westmoot26: Dr. Kristine Larsen of Central Connecticut State University! She focuses on intersections between science & society, including science & popular culture, especially science in Tolkien! #intothewest #westmoot

Great news! #Westmoot26 is now accepting submissions for online paper presentations! Deadline March 1. Submit your proposal today and learn more on our webpage.
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

Perhaps last year at Westmoot25 you found the perfect smial to join. Or, you were inspired to start your own! Either way, #Westmoot26 will provide the opportunity for smials to meet up, catch up, and share their love of Middle Earth with like-minded friends.
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

#Westmoot26 Call for Activities is now open! Pitch your idea to coordinate a panel discussion, give a tour, live-record your podcast, host a game, and more! For details: visit our webpage and look for Call for Activities.
#westmoot #intothewest @podcast.athrabeth.com @knewbettadobetta.bsky.social

#Westmoot26 is delighted to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Sara Brown! Dr. Brown is the Director of the Graduate Program and Chair of the Language and Literature Faculty at Signum University. #intothewest #westmoot #signumuniversity @signumuniversity.bsky.social @aranelparmadil.bsky.social