Party Field

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Celebration by Lída Holubová

The Party Field was a large field south of Bag End's front door adjacent to Bagshot Row near Hobbiton.

History[edit | edit source]

In the preparations for Bilbo's 111th birthday party, a special entrance was cut into the bank, and a large white gate and steps connected it to the road, and an open-air kitchen was installed in its north corner, manned with cooks from many inns and taverns of the vicinity.

The field was covered with tents and pavilions; underneath the largest pavilion was a decorated tree that stood at the head of the table, where Bilbo made his farewell speech.[1]

After the destruction of the Party Tree by Sharkey and his Ruffians,[2] Samwise Gamgee planted a mallorn tree, upon his return from the Quest of the Ring[3] and it blossomed on 6 April T.A. 3020[4] Afterwards it was used for holidays and celebrations by the Hobbits of that region including a new holiday celebrated on April 6.[note 1][5]

Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

The Party Field and the Party Tree lie directly south from Bag End. It is a major place of activity for the game's various seasonal festivals and anniversary celebrations. During such events various games, dances, drinking challenges and riddle contest are taking place around the Party Tree.

Notes

  1. There are several possible origins for the holiday:
    * It was the birthday of Sam Gardner
    * It was the date of the Elven New Year
    * It is the day that the Golden Tree first flowered in 3020 (Shire-reckoning 1420).

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