Oxonmoot

Oxonmoot (moot meaning "meeting") is a yearly convention of Tolkien fans, organized by the English Tolkien Society. It began in 1974.
Attendees include scholars and writers of secondary literature, illustrators, common fans, regardless of Society membership. It is held sometimes on a weekend close to September 22, the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Notable artists exhibit new pieces, and Tolkien experts give talks concerning the Middle-earth legendarium or Tolkien's own academic work.
The forty-ninth Oxonmoot, Oxonmoot 2022, was held at St. Anne's College in Oxford, England. Speakers included Tolkien experts John Garth, Brian Sibley, and Kristine Larsen, and illustrators showcasing art included Ted Nasmith, Soni Alcorn-Hender, Ralph Damiani, and Anke Eissmann. At other Oxonmoots, artists such as Fabio Leone, Peter Xavier Price, Jay Johnstone, Spiros Gelekas, Jenny Dolfen, and Matěj Čadil have been present.
Oxonmoot 2023, the fiftieth, was held from August 31 to September 3.
== External links ==
* Info at TolkienSociety.org
* Origins of Oxonmoot
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