Festival in the Shire is an event celebrating themes inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, author of Lord of The Rings
The conference, exhibition and fair will be held in Machynlleth's Y Plas house and grounds between 13 and 15 August 2010
Tolkien literature enthusiasts will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the writer's work with a three-day conference
The three day festival caters for serious Tolkien fans as well as families by holding three separate events for different audiences
The exhibition will showcase rare first editions of Tolkien's books, original art and other Tolkien artefacts
In addition to displaying their paintings some of the famous artists who have illustrated Tolkien's books will be present at the event
Artists attending include Roger Garland, Ted Nasmith, Jef Murray, Peter Pracownik and Ruth Lacon
For more casual fans the festival offers a daily programme of entertainment as well as a large fair with arts, crafts, and food
The entertainment will include talks, Tolkien inspired re-enactments and a myriad of fantasy related events
It is hoped that many local vendors and artists will participate in the entertainment and fair
The idea for Festival in the Shire was dreamed up by Mark Faith, a local book dealer specialising in Tolkien's books
Tolkien is an author of world reputation, but not many people know of his love for the Welsh language and his debt to Celtic literature
Tolkien was fascinated by Welsh from childhood, when he first encountered Welsh names on coal-trucks arriving in Birmingham
Tolkien commented on the Welsh flavour of many proper and place-names of Middle-earth
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