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Hobbit's Hoedown is | Hobbit's Hoedown is an [[Australia|Australian]] not-for-profit [[Sandbox design|sandbox larp]] weekender dedicated to whimsy, hobbit life, and community. It is typically held in November, and is one of the few active larps in the state of Victoria that welcomes children. Alongside annual weekend events, they also host costume crafting workshops and swap meetups, dance workshops, and character workshops, in the lead up to their events. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
''Every year, four lively hobbit families reunite at the Country Moot during the transition from Spring to Summer. This has been a long-loved tradition for generations, as they celebrate the turning of the seasons, the health of family & friends, the glory of bragging rights for their family and all-around showcasing the best of all Hobbitses. It started as a lovely outing between friends and grew to include more family and friends until it was simply too large to be so infrequent in planning. | ''Every year, four lively hobbit families reunite at the Country Moot during the transition from Spring to Summer. This has been a long-loved tradition for generations, as they celebrate the turning of the seasons, the health of family & friends, the glory of bragging rights for their family and all-around showcasing the best of all Hobbitses. It started as a lovely outing between friends and grew to include more family and friends until it was simply too large to be so infrequent in planning. | ||
Another problem was, too many Hobbits felt snubbed if they simply weren’t thought of upon invitation. Well, that sorted it. It’d have to happen so that everyone would receive an invite, with not too little notice. Since then, the families have become (rivalries aside) fast friends. The event celebrates the turning of Spring to Summer, the health of family and friends and good-natured competition.'' | ''Another problem was, too many Hobbits felt snubbed if they simply weren’t thought of upon invitation. Well, that sorted it. It’d have to happen so that everyone would receive an invite, with not too little notice. Since then, the families have become (rivalries aside) fast friends. The event celebrates the turning of Spring to Summer, the health of family and friends and good-natured competition.'' | ||
==Game history== | ==Game history== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:40, 6 February 2026
The Hobbit's Hoedown
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Genre
- Fantasy, Slice-of-Life
- Conflict resolution system
- None
- Duration
- Full Weekend
- Established
- 2019
- Games per year
- 1
- Credits
- Desany Phanoraj, Hayden, Evelyn
- Participation fee
- AUD$235.00pp
- Rule system
- systemless, theatrical
- Website
- Hobbit's Hoedown Website
Hobbit's Hoedown is an Australian not-for-profit sandbox larp weekender dedicated to whimsy, hobbit life, and community. It is typically held in November, and is one of the few active larps in the state of Victoria that welcomes children. Alongside annual weekend events, they also host costume crafting workshops and swap meetups, dance workshops, and character workshops, in the lead up to their events.
Setting
Every year, four lively hobbit families reunite at the Country Moot during the transition from Spring to Summer. This has been a long-loved tradition for generations, as they celebrate the turning of the seasons, the health of family & friends, the glory of bragging rights for their family and all-around showcasing the best of all Hobbitses. It started as a lovely outing between friends and grew to include more family and friends until it was simply too large to be so infrequent in planning.
Another problem was, too many Hobbits felt snubbed if they simply weren’t thought of upon invitation. Well, that sorted it. It’d have to happen so that everyone would receive an invite, with not too little notice. Since then, the families have become (rivalries aside) fast friends. The event celebrates the turning of Spring to Summer, the health of family and friends and good-natured competition.
Game history
This project was first conceived of by Desany in 2018, following her attendance at the G6 summit, a conference to share skills on larp-making run by the creators of Blackpowder and Bloodlines. After the success of the 2019 event, with Desany's permission and collaboration, other versions of the Hobbits Hoedown have been run in the US[1].
The full team for the Hobbit's Hoedown now includes:
Lead Organizers:
- Desany - Lead Director, Event Creator & Writer, Ticketing Coordinator, First Aid Officer
- Haydyn - Co-director & Co-writer, Lead Catering Coordinator, Finance & Budget Administrator, Activities Designer, Set Maker
- Evelyn - Co-director, Lead Set Designer, Social Media Coordinator, Website Administrator, Event Scheduling Coordinator
Prep Team:
- Markus - Set maker, Set Transportation, Traffic Coordinator, First Aid Officer, Bump In & Out Support
- Murnong - Set maker, Set Transportation, Set Dresser, Bump In & Out Support
- Charlie - Set maker, Set Transportation, Set Dresser, Bump In & Out Support
Event Support Roles:
- Veronica - Food Showcase Coordinator
- Kenyon - Dance Caller - Workshop
- Samantha - Dance Caller
External links
- Hobbit's Hoedown Youtube
- Hobbit's Hoedown Instagram