Summer Festival

The Summer Festival is a special event to celebrate the season of Summer in Middle-earth. There are various events to participate in that award Summer Festival Tokens which players can exchange for cosmetic items, decorations, steeds and more.

In addition to the events and rewards of previous Summer Festivals, this year introduces a new Steed of Summer's Night cosmetics.

Note: Due to the introduction of the Midsummer Festival in 2020, the Summer Festival and Farmer's Faire have been merged into the one event, as the Farmer's Faire. All of the Summer Festival content has been retained. Summer Festival Tokens have been converted to Farmer's Faire Tokens.

RETAIN this page in case the events are separated.

Dates

2020: Merged into the Farmers Faire

2019: June 20 - July 11

2018: June 28 - July 11 and August 9 to 20

2017: June 28 - July 17

2016: June 21 - August 4

2015: June 22 - August 5

2014: June 22 - August 5

2013: July 24 - August 6

2012: August 23 - September 11

2011: June 21 - July 11

2010: June 29 - July 19

2009: June 23 - August 31

2008: August 1 - 18 and August 21 - September 1

2007: June 20 - July 10

Event Locations

• The Shire: The Party Tree, The Shire Race-track, Michel Delving and Bywater.
• Ered Luin: Thorin's Hall's Inn, and the Keg-race of Thorin's Hall
• Ered Luin: The Festival Garden
• Bree-land: The Festival Grounds in the Horsefields

Events

Summer Festival Banner

Keg Racing

Where: Inside The Keg-race of Thorin's Hall, entered via a horse found every nine minutes, next to the Stable-master at Thorin's Gate. ^{[15.0S, 103.6W]}
The dwarves of Thorin's Hall are having races amongst the doughtiest drinkers and runners of their folk. You can observe the races and venture a guess at who is the likeliest to win.

The Taste of Hobbiton

Where: The Taste of Hobbiton The Taste of Hobbiton invites hobbits with the most famous appetites to come and partake in a race to eat and run, and eat some more, as fast as the hungriest hobbit possibly can.

Missing Things

Where: The Party Tree, The Festival Garden, and Thorin's Hall
Many festival patrons of Middle-earth are a bit zealous in their appreciation, and may need help gathering their wits when all is done.

Fishing

Where: Bywater (for starters), Celondim Dock's, Thorin's Hall underground river and just south of Bree near Halecatch Lake.
Beginning in Bywater, you will have the opportunity to do some exciting angling in several different areas of Middle-earth.

Fireworks

Where: The Festival Grounds in the Horsefields
Brighten the festival with rockets, the likes of which haven't been seen since Bilbo's time.

Farming

Where: The Party Tree, Hobbiton-Bywater
You must be a farmer by profession if you would like to participate in the farming quest.

Inn League and Ale Association

Main articles: The Inn League and The Ale Association

The Inn League and the Ale Association are running their activities during the faire.

Festival Dances

Main article: Dance of the Races

During all seasonal Festivals, Dance Leaders will teach characters up to eight special racial dances (two from each Race) by completing dance lessons. There is one Dance Leader located in each of the festival grounds of Thorin's Hall Inn and the Festival Garden in Ered Luin, The Party Tree in the Shire, and the Festival Grounds in Bree-land.

Dance lessons take place approximately every 20 minutes, and the quests are available for about 5 minutes before the dance begins. As of U20, the quest start times are random.

When the Dance Leader starts, target the leader and follow their instructions using the commands /dance1, /dance2, or /dance3 as they instruct you. The time to perform each step decreases with the quest's progression.

At the end of the lesson, the Dance Leader returns to their original position and you are able to select your reward: either the first or second dance emote from that race. Complete the lessons again to learn all the dances! You can do one (successful) dance per day for each race.

Festival Mounts

The new Picnic Steed

Main article: Festival Horse Races

Each festival brings exciting horse races to the Shire Race-track and the Bree-land Festival Grounds. By completing a race in time, players can win festival tokens which can be exchanged for festival rewards.

Item to Receive	Items to Trade
Steed of the Perfect Picnic	40 Summer Festival Tokens
Sunflower Steed	40 Summer Festival Tokens
Sunflower Head-piece	32 Summer Festival Tokens
Sunflower Caparison	32 Summer Festival Tokens
Sunflower Saddle	32 Summer Festival Tokens
Sunflower Tail-piece	32 Summer Festival Tokens
Basket of Sunflowers	32 Summer Festival Tokens
Steed of Summer's Night	40 Summer Festival Tokens
Caparison of the Summer Sea	20 Summer Festival Tokens
Steed of Nárië	70 Mithril Coins
Caparison of Nárië	70 Mithril Coins
Summerdays Steed	70 Mithril Coins
Lithe Festival Steed	70 Mithril Coins
Pale Golden Summer Steed	70 Mithril Coins
Summerfest Steed	70 Mithril Coins
Steed of the Midsummer	70 Mithril Coins
Caparison of the Midsummer	70 Mithril Coins
Steed of the Wedmath Celebration	70 Mithril Coins
Caparison of the Wedmath Celebration	70 Mithril Coins

Quests

The Inn League Reputation Quests

Inn League Initiation [...] Inn League Initiation -- Party Tree [...] Inn League Initiation -- Plough and Stars [...] Inn League Initiation -- Golden Perch [...] Inn League Initiation -- Floating Log [...] Inn League Initiation -- Green Dragon [...] Inn League Initiation -- Ivy Bush [...] Inn League Initiation -- Bird and Baby The Inn League Trial Quests [...] Inn League -- Party Tree Trial [...] Inn League -- Plough and Stars Trial [...] Inn League -- Golden Perch Trial [...] Inn League -- Floating Log Trial [...] Inn League -- Green Dragon Trial [...] Inn League -- Ivy Bush Trial [...] Inn League -- Bird and Baby Trial Delivery Quests [...] A Bit of Brown [...] A Dark Day [...] A Drink of the Worst Character [...] A Member in Need [...] A Reminder of Rivendell [...] A Simple Wine [...] All But the Cider [...] Atli's Favourite [...] Never Far From Home [...] One Drink Too Many [...] Quite a Pickle Harvest Festival [...] The Inn League Excavation Spring Festival [...] The Green Challenge Covert Reparations series If you're playing both sides of the fence, and running quests for The Ale Association as well, you will unlock the Covert Reparations series after successfully completing An Irritating Initiation. [...] Covert Reparations - (Ailward Chubb at the Party Tree wants to know why four dwarves have quit the Inn League). [...] Covert Reparations I -- Sugary Sincerity - (Cheer up Óli in Thorin's Hall) [...] Covert Reparations II -- A Gesture in Jest - (Cheer up Kópur in Noglond) [...] Covert Reparations III -- The Card - (Cheer up Grímar in Gondamon) [...] Covert Reparations IV -- Who Doesn't Like Flowers? - (Cheer up Herluf in Needlehole) After completing the first time, you no longer visit Allward Chubb, just visit Oli, Kopur, Grimar and Herluf directly.

Deeds

• A Lucky Day at the Races
• Celebrating Sunshine
• Fortunate Festival Fishes - Hobby
• Much Drinking, Much Running
• Much Eating, Much Running
• The Perfect Picnic - Skirmish
• Too Much of Everything

Summer Festival NPCs

Ered Luin - Thorin's Hall

Húni Fireworks Vendor

Oxi Pipeweed Vendor

Jorfi Race Trader

Láfi Quartermaster

Galmi Dance Instructor

Ambi Quests

Ered Luin - Celondim

Gaellien Quartermaster

Ered Luin - The Festival Garden

Dringil Fireworks Vendor

Gaeriel Pipeweed Vendor

Gelirdúr Quests

Lalfor Quests

Merengel Quests

Nedhrien Dance Instructor

Noreth Festival of Enedhin Provisioner

Bree-land - Festival Grounds

Alger Hazelhurst Fireworks Vendor

Liv Selwood Pipeweed Vendor

Bernard Oaksey Summerdays Provisioner

Múli Server

Will Hindmarsh Quartermaster

Ada Musgrove Dance Instructor

The Shire - The Party Tree

Turbert Took Pipeweed Vendor

Glad Goodbody Fireworks Vendor

Dodder Twofoot Race Vendor

Heartsease Whitfoot Lithe Festival Provisioner

Ailward Chubb Inn League Member

Ernwyd Brandybuck Quartermaster

Oger Brockhouse Dance Instructor

Amabel Redfern Travelling Farmer

Tansy Tighfield Quests

Billard Pott Expert Angler

The Shire - Bywater

Bluet Goldworthy Frozen Sweet-cream Vendor

Barmy Rootknot Tavern Keep

The Shire - Bywater Pool

Neddie Grubb Quartermaster

Melia Pott Expert Angler

Mosco Smallburrow Quests

Festival Items

Summer Provisioner

Pipeweed

Item	Cost
Craft: Ingredients
Lengalenas Seed	15
Stonecrop Leaf Seed	15
Summer Green-weed Seed	15
Pipeweed
Pouch of Lengalenas Pipe-weed	1 35
Pouch of Stonecrop Leaf Pipe-weed	45
Pouch of Summer Green-weed Pipe-weed	2 25
Recipe: Farming Tier 1
Stonecrop Leaf Field Recipe	10 35
Stonecrop Leaf Pipe-weed Recipe	10 35
Recipe: Farming Tier 3
Lengalenas Field Recipe	41 25
Lengalenas Pipe-weed Recipe	41 25
Recipe: Farming Tier 5
Summer Green-weed Field Recipe	82 50
Summer Green-weed Pipe-weed Recipe	82 50

Summer Rewards Vendor

Essences
Item to Receive	Items to Trade
Essence Reclamation Scroll	180 Farmers Faire Tokens

Barterer: Neddie Grubb (Quartermaster at Hobbiton-Bywater in the Shire) ^{[31.2S, 70.0W]}

Barterer: Ernwyd Brandybuck (Quartermaster at the Party Tree in the Shire) ^{[29.8S, 71.6W]}

Interior Decorations

Festival of Enedhin Walls Item to Receive Fish to Trade Tokens to Trade  'Festival of Enedhin' Wall 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 10m (Festival of Enedhin) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 10m (Festival of Enedhin) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 20m (Festival of Enedhin) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 20m (Festival of Enedhin) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens Lithe Days Walls Item to Receive Fish to Trade Tokens to Trade  'Lithe Days' Wall 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 10m (Lithe Days) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 10m (Lithe Days) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 20m (Lithe Days) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 20m (Lithe Days) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens Summerdays Walls Item to Receive Fish to Trade Tokens to Trade  'Summerdays' Wall 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 10m (Summerdays) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 10m (Summerdays) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 20m (Summerdays) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 20m (Summerdays) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens Summerfest Walls Item to Receive Fish to Trade Tokens to Trade  'Summerfest' Wall 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 10m (Dwarf Summerfest) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 10m (Dwarf Summerfest) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Decorative Wall - 20m (Dwarf Summerfest) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens  Tall Decorative Wall - 20m (Dwarf Summerfest) 30 Farmers Faire Tokens

Barterer: Dill Goodchild (Festival Rewards at the Party Tree in the Shire) ^{[29.8S, 71.6W]}

Essences
Item to Receive	Items to Trade
Essence Reclamation Scroll	180 Farmers Faire Tokens

Barterer: Glad Goodbody (Fireworks Vendor at the Party Tree in the Shire) ^{[29.8S, 71.6W]}

Item	Cost
Local Produce
Hobbit-Fireworks*	8  80

* The Hobbit-firework is required for the quest Fireworks for the Festival.

Barterer: Will Hindmarsh (Quartermaster at Chetwood, in Bree-land) ^{[33.0S, 50.0W]}

Cosmetic & Essence Reclamation
Item to Receive	Fish to Trade	Tokens to Trade
White Ceremonial Dress	Golden Redfish	15 Farmers Faire Tokens
Essence Reclamation Scroll		180 Farmers Faire Tokens

Barterer: Láfi (Quartermaster at Hall of Merchants within Thorin's Hall) ^{[13.8S, 103.2W]}

Exterior Decorations
Item to Receive	Fish to Trade	Tokens to Trade
Yellow Fireworks Launcher		15 Farmers Faire Tokens
Red Fireworks Launcher	Silver Haddock
Purple Fireworks Launcher		15 Farmers Faire Tokens

Cosmetic & Essence Reclamation
Item to Receive	Fish to Trade	Tokens to Trade
Blue Ceremonial Dress	Silver Haddock	15 Farmers Faire Tokens
Essence Reclamation Scroll		180 Farmers Faire Tokens

Barterer: Gaellien (Quartermaster at Celondim in Ered Luin) ^{[28.2S, 92.1W]}

Exterior Decorations
Item to Receive	Fish to Trade	Tokens to Trade
Large Flowerbed	Celebhal	15 Farmers Faire Tokens
Large Vegetable Garden		30 Farmers Faire Tokens
Summer Welcome Mat	Celebhal	15 Farmers Faire Tokens

Cosmetic & Essence Reclamation
Item to Receive	Fish to Trade	Tokens to Trade
Green Ceremonial Dress	Celebhal	15 Farmers Faire Tokens
Essence Reclamation Scroll		180 Farmers Faire Tokens

Gallery

Cosmetics

• 
  Cloak of Nárië
• 
  Surcoat of Nárië
• 
  Cloak of the Wedmath Celebration
• 
  Hooded Cloak of the Wedmath Celebration
• 
  Robe of the Wedmath Celebration
• 
  Cloak of the Midsummer
• 
  Hooded Cloak of the Midsummer
• 
  Robe of the Midsummer
• 
  Summerdays Cloak
• 
  Summerdays Hooded Cloak
• 
  Summerdays Dress
• 
  Summerdays Tunic and Trousers
• 
  Summerdays Hat
• 
  Summer Travelling Cloak
• 
  Long-sleeved Summer Dress
• 
  Long-sleeved Summer Tunic and Trousers
• 
  Short-sleeved Summer Dress
• 
  Short-sleeved Summer Tunic and Trousers
• 
  Sleeveless Summer Dress
• 
  Golden Tree Summer Cloak
• 
  Cloak of the Summer Sun
• 
  Ceremonial Dress
• 
  Sleeveless Elven Tunic
• 
  Sun Hat
• 
  Turquoise Summer Circlet

Housing Items

• 
  'Festival of Enedhin' Wall
• 
  'Lithe Days' Wall
• 
  'Summerdays' Wall
• 
  'Summerfest' Wall
• 
  Blue Fireworks Launcher
• 
  Feast Day Cookfire
• 
  Glowing Bonfire
• 
  Green Fireworks Launcher
• 
  Large Flowerbed
• 
  Large Vegetable Garden
• 
  Map of Caras Galadhon
• 
  Map of Lothlórien
• 
  Map of the Ettenmoors
• 
  Map of the Northern Barrow-downs
• 
  Modest Cookfire
• 
  Mossy Wicker Chair
• 
  Orange Fireworks Launcher
• 
  Orange Flowerbox
• 
  Purple Fireworks Launcher
• 
  Purple Flowerbox
• 
  Red Fireworks Launcher
• 
  Seasonal Banner
• 
  Small Vegetable Garden
• 
  Smoky Bonfire
• 
  Summer Hammock
• 
  Summer Welcome Mat
• 
  Summerfest Bed
• 
  Summerfest Painting
• 
  White Wicker Chair
• 
  Yellow Fireworks Launcher

Steeds

• 
  Steed of the Perfect Picnic
• 
  Sunflower Steed
• 
  Horse of Nárië
• 
  Pony of Nárië
• 
  Steed of the Wedmath Celebration
• 
  Caparison of the Wedmath Celebration
• 
  Steed of the Midsummer
• 
  Horse of the Midsummer
• 
  Pony of the Midsummer
• 
  Caparison of the Midsummer
• 
  Summerdays Steed
• 
  Summerdays Horse
• 
  Summerdays Pony

Pets

• 
  Sunny Summer Kite
• 
  Soaring Bird Kite
• 
  Summer Flower Kite
• 
  Midsummer's Comet Kite
• 
  Blue Peahen
• 
  Blue Peacock

Special Events
Seasonal events:	Spring Festival • Midsummer Festival • Farmers Faire • Harvest Festival • Yule Festival	Seasonal events:
Recurring events:	Hobnanigans • Treasure Hunt	Recurring events:
Annual events:	April Fool's Chicken Run • Bilbo & Frodo's Birthday • Durin's Day • Ill Omens • LOTRO Anniversary Celebration • Treasure Bugan Event • The Tale of the Shipwrecked Mariners	Annual events:
Crafting events:	Hard Tack Crafting Event • The Combe Forester Event	Crafting events:
Legendary server events:	Veil of the Nine	Legendary server events:
	See also Discontinued Events