Westmoot
@westmoot.org
#Westmoot is the annual @tolkiensociety.org conference in the US. Westmoot26 will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis.
https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
Founding & Organizing Chair: @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social
https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
Founding & Organizing Chair: @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social
“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
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 PM
“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
#westmoot #intothewest #tolkien #cosplay
February 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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
#westmoot #intothewest #tolkien #cosplay
Submit a contribution to the Masquerade & Ents at #Westmoot26! Submissions due by March 30. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien
February 3, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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
#westmoot #intothewest #gaming
January 31, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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
#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
January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien
January 24, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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
#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
#intothewest #westmoot #tolkien
January 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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
#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
#westmoot #intothewest @podcast.athrabeth.com @knewbettadobetta.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
#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
#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
January 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
#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
#Westmoot26 invites proposals for papers related to the life & works of JRR Tolkien! The theme of 2026 is Hope/Eucatastrophe. All proposals are welcomed and will be considered. Please submit your proposal at our webpage by March 1. #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
#Westmoot26 invites proposals for papers related to the life & works of JRR Tolkien! The theme of 2026 is Hope/Eucatastrophe. All proposals are welcomed and will be considered. Please submit your proposal at our webpage by March 1. #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Early Bird Discount offer for #Westmoot26 registration expires tomorrow! This discount offer expires on Saturday, January 3. Use the code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off while there's still time! #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Early Bird Discount offer for #Westmoot26 registration expires tomorrow! This discount offer expires on Saturday, January 3. Use the code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off while there's still time! #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Happy New Year! In 2026, we invite you to join us for #Westmoot26 in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 22-24. Register on our website! #jrrtolkien #intothewest
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Happy New Year! In 2026, we invite you to join us for #Westmoot26 in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 22-24. Register on our website! #jrrtolkien #intothewest
At #Westmoot, costumes are not only permitted, they’re encouraged! Don your favorite Middle-Earth finery when you join us in Minneapolis for #Westmoot26 on May 22-24, 2026. Book on our webpage, & remember Early Bird Discount expires Jan 3. #intothewest #cosplay
December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
At #Westmoot, costumes are not only permitted, they’re encouraged! Don your favorite Middle-Earth finery when you join us in Minneapolis for #Westmoot26 on May 22-24, 2026. Book on our webpage, & remember Early Bird Discount expires Jan 3. #intothewest #cosplay
#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
December 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Merry Christmas from Westmoot! Wishing you all the whimsy and joy of this season. We hope to see you in May 2026! #intothewest #westmoot26 #jrrtolkien #westmoot
December 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Merry Christmas from Westmoot! Wishing you all the whimsy and joy of this season. We hope to see you in May 2026! #intothewest #westmoot26 #jrrtolkien #westmoot
Hi! The correct deadline is March 1. We'll update the website accordingly. Thanks for asking!
December 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Hi! The correct deadline is March 1. We'll update the website accordingly. Thanks for asking!
Westmoot 2026 is pleased to offer an Early Bird Discount for all attendees. Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #Westmoot26 #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
December 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Westmoot 2026 is pleased to offer an Early Bird Discount for all attendees. Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #Westmoot26 #tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Call for papers! We are now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at #Westmoot26. Deadline is March 1, 2026. Please visit our webpage for more details. #intothewest #jrrtolkien #westmoot
December 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Call for papers! We are now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at #Westmoot26. Deadline is March 1, 2026. Please visit our webpage for more details. #intothewest #jrrtolkien #westmoot
#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off Westmoot. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #westmoot #tolkien
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off Westmoot. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #westmoot #tolkien
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Westmoot 2026
Westmoot 2026 will be held from May 22nd-24th in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown! The first Westmoot was held from May 9th-11th, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the ...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Tag a friend who should attend #Westmoot26! Westmoot will take place on May 22-24, 2026 in Minneapolis.
Registration is now open; please visit our webpage to book your spot!
#tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Registration is now open; please visit our webpage to book your spot!
#tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
December 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Tag a friend who should attend #Westmoot26! Westmoot will take place on May 22-24, 2026 in Minneapolis.
Registration is now open; please visit our webpage to book your spot!
#tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Registration is now open; please visit our webpage to book your spot!
#tolkien #westmoot #intothewest
Call for papers! We are now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at #Westmoot26. Please visit our webpage for more details. #tolkiensociety #intothewest #jrrtolkien @tolkiensociety.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Call for papers! We are now accepting proposals for papers to be presented at #Westmoot26. Please visit our webpage for more details. #tolkiensociety #intothewest #jrrtolkien @tolkiensociety.org
Looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis 💚
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis 💚
Pack your pocket-handkerchiefs! Registration for #Westmoot26 is now open! Learn more & book your spot on our website. Hotel booking available soon!
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Pack your pocket-handkerchiefs! Registration for #Westmoot26 is now open! Learn more & book your spot on our website. Hotel booking available soon!