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
#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
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
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
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!
We are thrilled to announce the dates and location of #Westmoot26! It will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bookings open soon, watch our website!https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are thrilled to announce the dates and location of #Westmoot26! It will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bookings open soon, watch our website!https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
At #Westmoot you can find like-minded folks!
This is a photo from the first meeting of Amon Goveathas, the TS Smial of Washington D.C. which was formed at #Westmoot25 when new friends realized that they were all from the same area. This is the magic of Westmoot! Come find your people!
#intothewest
This is a photo from the first meeting of Amon Goveathas, the TS Smial of Washington D.C. which was formed at #Westmoot25 when new friends realized that they were all from the same area. This is the magic of Westmoot! Come find your people!
#intothewest
October 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
At #Westmoot you can find like-minded folks!
This is a photo from the first meeting of Amon Goveathas, the TS Smial of Washington D.C. which was formed at #Westmoot25 when new friends realized that they were all from the same area. This is the magic of Westmoot! Come find your people!
#intothewest
This is a photo from the first meeting of Amon Goveathas, the TS Smial of Washington D.C. which was formed at #Westmoot25 when new friends realized that they were all from the same area. This is the magic of Westmoot! Come find your people!
#intothewest
One cosplay to rule them all!
#Westmoot26 committee member @tyharnar.bsky.social and #Westmoot25 attendee @kaiakayy.bsky.social posed for a photo at DragonCon. What an incredibly cool depiction of the Dark Lord!
Facing Sauron is easier in a #Westmoot shirt! www.westmoot.org
#intothewest
#Westmoot26 committee member @tyharnar.bsky.social and #Westmoot25 attendee @kaiakayy.bsky.social posed for a photo at DragonCon. What an incredibly cool depiction of the Dark Lord!
Facing Sauron is easier in a #Westmoot shirt! www.westmoot.org
#intothewest
October 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
One cosplay to rule them all!
#Westmoot26 committee member @tyharnar.bsky.social and #Westmoot25 attendee @kaiakayy.bsky.social posed for a photo at DragonCon. What an incredibly cool depiction of the Dark Lord!
Facing Sauron is easier in a #Westmoot shirt! www.westmoot.org
#intothewest
#Westmoot26 committee member @tyharnar.bsky.social and #Westmoot25 attendee @kaiakayy.bsky.social posed for a photo at DragonCon. What an incredibly cool depiction of the Dark Lord!
Facing Sauron is easier in a #Westmoot shirt! www.westmoot.org
#intothewest
We love this fantastic cosplay moment by attendees Lea @silmarilleanne.bsky.social and Bree @narusasu.bsky.social at #Westmoot25!
Are you planning a Tolkien cosplay for Halloween this year? Or perhaps for #Westmoot26 next year?
#intothewest #westmoot
Are you planning a Tolkien cosplay for Halloween this year? Or perhaps for #Westmoot26 next year?
#intothewest #westmoot
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We love this fantastic cosplay moment by attendees Lea @silmarilleanne.bsky.social and Bree @narusasu.bsky.social at #Westmoot25!
Are you planning a Tolkien cosplay for Halloween this year? Or perhaps for #Westmoot26 next year?
#intothewest #westmoot
Are you planning a Tolkien cosplay for Halloween this year? Or perhaps for #Westmoot26 next year?
#intothewest #westmoot
“It’s a good day for long tales, for questions and for answers, so Tom will start the talking.” (JRRT)
#Westmoot isn’t just about the engaging presentations, it’s also about the questions and discussions that follow. You never know what may arise. Cheers to those who ask!
#Westmoot25 #intothewest
#Westmoot isn’t just about the engaging presentations, it’s also about the questions and discussions that follow. You never know what may arise. Cheers to those who ask!
#Westmoot25 #intothewest
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“It’s a good day for long tales, for questions and for answers, so Tom will start the talking.” (JRRT)
#Westmoot isn’t just about the engaging presentations, it’s also about the questions and discussions that follow. You never know what may arise. Cheers to those who ask!
#Westmoot25 #intothewest
#Westmoot isn’t just about the engaging presentations, it’s also about the questions and discussions that follow. You never know what may arise. Cheers to those who ask!
#Westmoot25 #intothewest
This past summer, #Westmoot26 committee member Ty Harnar wore his Westmoot shirt to DragonCon. There he met many familiar characters (and buildings!) from Tolkien’s legendarium. We love seeing these awesome cosplays!
Get yourself a shirt on our website! www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
Get yourself a shirt on our website! www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
October 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This past summer, #Westmoot26 committee member Ty Harnar wore his Westmoot shirt to DragonCon. There he met many familiar characters (and buildings!) from Tolkien’s legendarium. We love seeing these awesome cosplays!
Get yourself a shirt on our website! www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
Get yourself a shirt on our website! www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
Janet Brennan Croft and Tim Lenz introduced The Mythopoeic Society to our #Westmoot25 attendees in an engaging presentation. Janet, who serves as chair of the society, introduced Mythlore, their journal of peer-reviewed scholarly articles, only one of their many publications!
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
September 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Janet Brennan Croft and Tim Lenz introduced The Mythopoeic Society to our #Westmoot25 attendees in an engaging presentation. Janet, who serves as chair of the society, introduced Mythlore, their journal of peer-reviewed scholarly articles, only one of their many publications!
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
The Hobbits would have loved to hang out with Elizabeth Perico, the Head of Operations and Programming for #Westmoot25, when she visited the Weston Brewing Company!
Where are you wearing your Westmoot shirt? You can still get one on our website!
www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
Where are you wearing your Westmoot shirt? You can still get one on our website!
www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
September 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Hobbits would have loved to hang out with Elizabeth Perico, the Head of Operations and Programming for #Westmoot25, when she visited the Weston Brewing Company!
Where are you wearing your Westmoot shirt? You can still get one on our website!
www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
Where are you wearing your Westmoot shirt? You can still get one on our website!
www.westmoot.org
#westmoot #intothewest
At #Westmoot25, Subcommittee member Ed Burley @edburley.bsky.social presented, “There and Back Again: Tolkien’s War from Cannock Chase to the Some and Little Haywood” exploring the historical context of Tolkien’s experiences in the First World War. Thanks, Ed!
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
September 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
At #Westmoot25, Subcommittee member Ed Burley @edburley.bsky.social presented, “There and Back Again: Tolkien’s War from Cannock Chase to the Some and Little Haywood” exploring the historical context of Tolkien’s experiences in the First World War. Thanks, Ed!
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
At #Westmoot25, the Athrabeth podcast presented, “The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” with special guest Knewbettadobetta, each choosing a character from Tolkien’s work who they think did not live up to their potential, the ‘wet noodles’ of Arda.
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
At #Westmoot25, the Athrabeth podcast presented, “The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” with special guest Knewbettadobetta, each choosing a character from Tolkien’s work who they think did not live up to their potential, the ‘wet noodles’ of Arda.
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
At #Westmoot25, James Tauber gave his presentation, “The State of the Digital Tolkien Project” outlining the goals, recent development, and future plans of the Tolkien Society Award winning Digital Tolkien Project.
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest
September 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
At #Westmoot25, James Tauber gave his presentation, “The State of the Digital Tolkien Project” outlining the goals, recent development, and future plans of the Tolkien Society Award winning Digital Tolkien Project.
#westmoot #intothewest
#westmoot #intothewest