Get ready, fans of hobbits, wizards, and all things fantastical! On Saturday, September 20th, the Downtown Mount Vernon Merchants are inviting you on an epic adventure: A Middle-earth March Through Mount Vernon. This isn't just an event; it's a celebration of National Hobbit Day, bringing the magic of Tolkien's world to our very own downtown with a dragon’s hoard of activities, specials, and prizes.
Your quest begins with a digital passport (paper passports available at select locations) that will guide you to participating businesses. To earn your stamp/check-in at each location, you'll have to channel your inner Bilbo Baggins and solve riddles. A quick refresher on The Hobbit: Riddles in the Dark may be just the thing to prepare you for the challenge. As you make your way from shop to shop, you'll be treated to a variety of themed offerings. Craving a second breakfast? Bickerdyke’s Table & Tap will be serving up a "Feast for Hobbits." For a sweet treat, Almost Famous Sweets & Sodas has you covered with themed desserts. If you're looking for a good book, Paragraphs Bookstore is holding a Tolkien book sale.
But the journey doesn’t end there! The entire downtown will be buzzing with special events. Test your aim at Summit Axe Throwing's "And My Axe" challenge or try your hand at the "Lord of the Ring Toss" at Living on the Edge. You can embrace your inner artist with rock painting at Tatt-too & Piercing, or get a themed flash tattoo at Gothic Heart Tattoo. For a more serene experience, check out the Shire Petting Zoo with goats from Angry Acres Farm. Don't forget to wear your finest hobbit, elf, or dwarf attire for the costume contest at Happy Street Brü Werks. With live music, photo opportunities, and pottery demonstrations, there’s something for every adventurer.
This is more than a special occasion; it's a party of "special magnificence!" The Downtown Mount Vernon Merchants have pulled out all the stops to create an unforgettable day. So gather your fellowship, grab your passport, and prepare for a Middle-earth March you won’t soon forget!
Interested in more? Paragraphs Bookstore Manager, Maxwell Leaning, recently joined the gentleman on the Unexpected Podcast to chat more about this event and what to expect when you make your March! Follow this link and LISTEN HERE.
