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Farm & Fantasy Gatherings · Louisburg, Missouri

StarFord ShireEvents & Gatherings

Lantern-lit tables, bunting in the oaks, costumed guests, and fireworks over the pasture. We host immersive farm and fantasy gatherings, and we open the Shire to your celebrations too.

84-acre working farm Louisburg, Missouri Rain or shine Family friendly

Welcome to the Shire

A working farm where stories come to life

StarFord Shire Farms is a full working farm in Louisburg, Missouri: 84 acres of pasture, gardens, horses, and shade trees under wide-open sky. Starford Shire Events turns that land into a place to step out of ordinary life and into your story.

Sometimes that story is a Shire supper with long feasting tables, live music, and a wizard leading the way. Or it might just be your wedding, your family reunion, or your company's retreat imbued with Starford Shire magic.

Either way, you leave with grass on your boots and a memory worth keeping.

A host in hobbit attire welcomes guests through a ribbon arch A striped tent with stump seating around a stone fire ring Rows of wooden feasting tables beneath colorful bunting

What Happens at StarFord Shire

Two ways to gather on the farm: join one of ours, or bring one of your own.

Costumed guests gathered around a donkey carrying baskets of greenery

Signature Gatherings

Immersive themed events we design and host ourselves, with costumes, food grown on the farm, live music, and the kind of details that make you forget your phone.

See the Feast →
Event tent and fire ring set up on the farm

Private Farm Rentals

Rent the farm for weddings, reunions, birthdays, retreats, church and youth groups, photo shoots, and themed parties of your own design.

Plan your event →
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More Seasons Ahead

New gatherings are in the works for the seasons to come. Join the list and you will hear about each one before it is announced anywhere else.

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Private Rentals

Host Your Event at StarFord Shire

Your people, our farm. Tell us what you are dreaming up and we will help you figure out how the land can hold it.

A copper lantern on a crocheted tablecloth Barrels and posts strung with bunting and lights Ribbon curtain inside a tent with a costumed wizard

Scenes from the Feast of the Fellowship, October 2026.

Made for gatherings like

  • Weddings & receptions
  • Family reunions
  • Birthday parties
  • Church & youth groups
  • Corporate retreats
  • Photo & film shoots
  • Ren faire & LARP meetups
  • Themed parties

How booking works

  1. Send an inquiry. Share your date, headcount, and the kind of event you have in mind.
  2. We follow up. We reply with availability, pricing, and what the farm can offer for your event.
  3. Walk the grounds. Schedule a visit to see the space before you commit.
  4. Lock in your date. Sign the rental agreement and you are on the calendar.

Request a Date

No commitment. We usually reply within a few days.

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Our Signature Gathering

Feast of t‌h‌e Fellowship

Each autumn, friends of the Fellowship arrive in costume as halflings, dwarves, elves, wizards, and ents for an evening of feasting, music, dancing, and fireworks worthy of a birthday party in the Shire.

Thank you to everyone who gathered with us on October 3, 2026. The tables are cleared, the lanterns are packed away, and we are already planning the next one.

  • A Middle-earth inspired feast with food grown on the farm
  • Live music and dancing under the stars
  • Shire-like games and activities for all ages
  • A fireworks send-off to close the night
Two guests in cloaks hold hands as fireworks burst overhead
October 3, 2026The first Feast

Frequently Asked Questions

Still wondering about something? Email us at starfordshireevents@gmail.com.

Where is StarFord Shire?

StarFord Shire Farms is in Louisburg, Missouri. We share the exact address with ticket holders and confirmed rental guests.

Can I visit the farm?

StarFord Shire is a working farm and a private home, so visits are by event or by appointment. If you are thinking about renting the farm, send an inquiry and we will set up a time to walk the grounds.

How much does it cost to rent the farm?

Pricing depends on your date, headcount, length of event, and which parts of the farm you want to use. Send an inquiry with the basics and we will reply with a quote.

Are the tables, tent, and decor in the photos included?

The photos show the Feast of the Fellowship. What is available for your rental depends on your event and date, and we will spell it out in your quote.

Can I bring my own caterer, vendors, or decorations?

In most cases, yes. Let us know your plans in your inquiry and we will talk through what works on the farm.

Is the farm accessible?

The grounds are natural grass and dirt pathways, which can be uneven. If you or your guests have mobility needs, tell us in advance so we can help plan.

When is the next Feast of the Fellowship?

We are planning the next Feast now. Join the list below and you will be the first to hear the date and get first access to tickets.

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