Saturday, September 19th, Starting at 3:00 PM, we'll be waiting for you at Contea Gentile for a free day dedicated to the Hobbit lifestyle! Eat, drink, sing, dance, listen to stories, and relax on the lawns of Contea.
And in the evening, in Italian preview, the screening of My Soul is in a Hurry, award-winning documentary by Giuseppe Contarino.
A day of peace, freedom, and Hobbit magic!
After A Long Expected Party where we celebrated Bilbo Baggins' 111th birthday, it is fitting to celebrate the’Hobbit of all of us! For this reason, we decided to create not a party but a real GATHERING of Hobbits, where everyone can contribute, in whatever way they prefer, to the beauty of being together at Contea!
Entrance at 3pm
The world is full of Playful and brave hobbitsTo pay homage to them, you are all invited on Saturday, September 19th from 3:00 PM to a free event where you can experience the peaceful atmosphere of Contea!
You can eat, drink, smoke your pipe, look after the animals, listen to wonderful stories around the fire, dance and sing to the Green Dragon or simply relax among the meadows and woods of Contea Gentile! A’unmissable opportunity to experience the Contea in absolute tranquility and freedom while waiting for the sweet autumn.
Provisional program:
In the evening there will be the Official Italian Premiere of the documentary film on the people of Contea Gentile by director Giuseppe Contarino,
My Soul is in a Hurry
Winner of multiple international awards. And then dancing, singing, toasting... it'll have everything you need for a typical Hobbit day!
...and excellent drinks at the Green Dragon Pub • Food stands (also vegetarian)
Hobbit and board games • Pipe workshop • Fireside tales • Live music at the Green Dragon pub
The First House • Round Doors • Contea Stand • Tolkien Statue • Moongate • Farmhouse...
Come dressed as a Hobbitand receive a gift! Info and suggestions
There will be kiosks selling food for all tastes, even vegetarians
Entrance hours 15:00,event closing at midnight
Free(limited availability)
starting from €10per tent per night
The entire event will be held at
La Contea Gentile | Bucchianico
It will be possible to park cars and campers in the vicinity of the shire.
We can suggest these alternatives:
In the vicinity of Contea Gentile. Here are some results on Booking.com
The nights are cold here, but you can buy a Tent PitchInfo and Regulations
They can park along the road with other cars, but not in the tent area
Purchase of the tickets on site: €2 per person (subject to availability).
The closing of reservations it will be September 14, 2026.
No tickets are planned for this event. refunds.
Only if the payment will be successfully completed, you will receive an email with the order summary and tickets in subsequent emails (please also check your folder spam).
This is an event suitable for everyone.
The children (0 to 4 years old inclusive) enter free when accompanied by an adult. They must be registered just before completing the purchase.
In case of bad weather The event is guaranteed: it can rain even in Contea, but the water won't stop us!
Can be canceled or postponed in case of critical weather alert.
The organization reserves the right to vary the event program where necessary.
In Contea there will also be a food kiosk which will sell drinks and pre-dinner snacks.
It will not be possible to ensure a totally gluten-free kitchen (or other types of intolerances and allergies).
It is not permitted to introduce food and drinks from outside for health and safety reasons.
The organization reserves the right to vary the event menu where necessary.
La Contea Gentile is not a campsite. However, we offer overnight stays only during events. Please read the information and rules carefully.
The use of fire is absolutely prohibited.: whether they are fireplaces, stoves, torches or anything else.
We do not currently offer a service rental of curtains.
Only if the payment will be successfully completed, you will receive an email with the order summary and tickets in subsequent emails (please also check your folder spam).
We allow dogs on a leash, but the organization declines all responsibility for damage to third parties.
If you have another type of animal you would like to bring to Contea, please contact us via the module. We will evaluate each case individually.
Dress code
To be part of La Contea Gentile in every way!
At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!
For this event, the half-man/woman costume is highly recommended!
We do not currently offer a service rental clothes, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.
For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.
For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.
From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...
Here are some examples and ideas:
We remind you that La Contea Gentile is not structured as a campsite: we will not be able to provide services such as electricity, running water, etc. However, chemical toilets and (where possible) showers will be made available.
You can camp in Contea Gentile only during events.
Use of fire: whether they are fireplaces, stoves, torches or anything else, it is absolutely forbidden.
It is not foreseen rental of tents by Contea.
The camper You can park near Contea, along the road with other cars. It's not inside the camping area. You don't need to buy a Tent Pitch Ticket.
It is important to respect some rules municipalities that guarantee harmonious coexistence between guests and respect for the environment.
1. Reservation
2. Schedule and registration
3. Use of spaces
4. Waste
5. Security
6. Respect for other guests
7. Ecology
8. Departure
By following these rules, your camping experience will be enjoyable for you and all other guests. 
A Treasure to Guard
For a Legendary Event You need an invitation that's worthy of it. This year, in addition to the classic basic digital ticket (which you'll normally receive via email), you have the option of converting your entry pass into a a true piece of history of the Contea Gentile.
The invitation is printed on a refined, antique-style, parchment-effect cardstock, rough to the touch and meticulously detailed. It features the elegant original handwriting of the Mayor of Contea, designed for catapult you into the party atmosphere from the first glance.
No downloads or notifications on your phone. The invitation will travel across the realms to arrive. directly to your mailbox. It will be sealed and stamped like a true old-fashioned letter, ready to be unwrapped with the same excitement as a Hobbit receiving a call from Bag End.
Once the party is over, this card doesn't end up in the trash. It's a real collector's item, perfect for framing, displaying on a noticeboard or keeping in your treasure chest of Middle-earth memories.
🎁 How to get it?
Free for the first 20: The Mayor has decided to reward the fastest Hobbits. The first 20 to purchase an entry ticket online will receive this paper invitation at home. completely free of charge.
Available as Extra: If you're not among the first twenty, don't worry. When purchasing your ticket online, you can choose to add the Mayor's Invitation as an extra option to have it delivered to your home.
❗ The paper invitation letter alone does not grant entry to Contea. To attend A Long-Awaited Party, you must purchase a ticket online.
Lunch Menu
Great Dinner Menu
Car, motorbike, taxi… simply set on the navigator La Contea Gentile. We are in Contrada Porcareccia, Bucchianico, 66011, Italy.
42.27303533916215, 14.192081189779472
Airplane: the closest airport is the Abruzzo International Airport of Pescara (PSR).
Train: the closest train station is Chieti Scalo. From here you will need to take two buses to get to la Contea.
Bus: from Chieti Scalo train station you will need a bus to the bus terminal in Chieti (alta). From this terminal, take the bus that goes to Guardiagrele with direction Bucchianico. Here are the departure times from Chieti (updated to March 2025):
6.40am • 11.15am • 12.20pm • 1.45pm • 2.10pm • 5.20pm • 7.20pm
The bus passes around La Contea Gentile and stops further ahead, in front of the Bar Café Noir. From here it is a 10 minute walk to the shire.
Attention! The possibility of delays and changes in public transport routes should not be underestimated. You risk missing the event. We recommend arriving in La Contea Gentile with your own vehicle, a rental one or at the very least a taxi if possible.
Dress code
To be part of La Contea Gentile in every way!
At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!
For this event, a fantasy costume is not mandatory, but highly recommended.
You can come dressed as elves, dwarves, knights, rangers, sorcerers, princesses, orcs, dragons, dark lords, warriors, adventurers, halflings/women…
We do not currently offer a service rental clothes, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.
For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.
For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.
From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...
Here are some examples and ideas drawn from all the peoples of Middle-earth:
Dress code
To be part of La Contea Gentile in every way!
At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!
For this event the halfling costume is mandatory!
We do not currently offer a service rental clothes, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.
For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.
For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.
From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...
Here are some examples and ideas:
In Contea there are many Hobbit families and you could be part of one of them, each with its own peculiar characteristic!
Baggins: they are a wealthy family of the shire, not snobbish at all, in fact much loved by the rest of the other hobbit families. They have a reputation for being a bit strange and for this reason they are good-naturedly mocked. They love culture, travel and receiving visitors.
Bellaciocca: in the golden age of Contea, luxury-loving Hobbits wear refined clothes and show off their mathom to stand out and make their neighbours envious. Their motto is "Let's spruce up Contea and everyone in it!" Because class isn't for everyone, but the Bellaciocca have it in spades!
Boffin: why walk half a day when you can use the postal service from the comfort of your Smial? From love letters to contracts, the Boffins deliver it all. But beware: between the edges of the Old Forest and the lurking darkness, courage, skill, and a good sense of direction are required. Are you brave enough to join them?
Bolgeri: the family in question is among the most well-known not only in the shire but also outside of it as great traders. For their work they travel a lot and know much more than many other Hobbits, what lies beyond the borders of the shire. They are clever, bold but also great bargainers: they could sell pipeweed even to an Ent!
Brandibuck: this is also one of the aristocratic families of the shire, even if their domains extend far outside of it, touching the Old Forest. They are considered bizarre by the other families as they are inclined to adventures and discovery and almost like "foreigners" for their ways. They know the rangers well and have learned many things from them. They are very good friends with the Tooks and never miss an opportunity to gather the families to have fun together in their own way!
Gamgee: they are one of the humblest families in the shire. Hard workers, they love contact with nature, they are serious but not solemn and they are strong, determined but very loyal. Very good friends with the Bagginses, the Tooks and the Brandybucks, they are famous for their love of things that grow.
Sackville-Baggins: they are a wealthy family of the shire, VERY SNOB, and very unloved by the other hobbit families. They have a reputation for being stingy and even a bit thieving, for this reason they are avoided or mocked. They love to "take what is theirs", scold or mock others, pose and show off in front of other families they consider "inferior".
Scavari: not among the most well-known or prominent families of the shire, despite their ancient history. They were the first hobbits to stop living as nomads and to settle in the burrows under the hills, starting one of the most important characteristics of Contea: the construction of the SMIAL, the famous Hobbit Houses.
Serracinta: it is a family not of noble origins but very respected as many of its offspring are dedicated to the activity of guards. They are the only hobbits that you might see armed and are usually found at the entrance of villages, bridges, crossroads, in order to ensure protection and control. They love hunting, outdoor activities and are expert slingers, archers and some even fencers.
Soffiatromba: they are a family of artists, even if of ancient peasant origin. They were the first to bring pipe herb to the shire. The discoverer of this floral marvel was none other than Tobaldo Soffiatromba, called by all Vecchio Tobia. From that moment on, the Hornblower family has been the most loved and lovable of the shire: they don't pick fights with anyone, they are always affable and relaxed and have discovered an innate gift for art and music.
Tronfipiedi: the members of this family are scattered throughout the four Decumans, making it one of the most numerous. They are hard workers, although not very curious about what lies beyond the rivers or the woods or the hills. They mind their own business. And their business is many. They have a predilection for cooking and preparing exquisite delicacies, their cuisine is in great demand at birthdays, parties and anniversaries that practically happen every day!
Tuc: They are the richest and most important family in the shire, but they don't seem to notice. They are crazy, funny, stupid and, in some situations, even magical! They sing, get drunk and go mushroom hunting, they like adventures, and they are famous for suddenly disappearing. They are very good friends with the Brandybuck family.
DEED OF CONTRACT
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
In the book and in the film, the most famous halfling in the shire finds himself having to sign a burglar's contract drawn up by the Dwarves with a thousand footnotes and paragraphs. You can find the reproduction of this contract, in English, everywhere, but this one you see was hand-written by one of the loyal "citizens" of our project, in Italian and with references to the Journey that the contea Gentile is undertaking: the Construction and the Birth of a place out of the ordinary!
This document can be filled in with the type of trade or service you can offer for the creation of the contea Gentile!
Handmade paper, custom font, pages cut out and sewn by hand with string and sealed with hot wax.
If you're curious, find out more about the Journey to Middle Earth here!
This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by states friend or foe, neighboring or distant, real or imagined. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of the contea Gentile.
OFFICIAL COIN
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE
Minted in 2022, it depicts the symbol of the shire on one side, the Acorn. While on the other side the face of the nicest mayor there is, Nicolas Gentile. This coin was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the county project, to support and grow it.
Attention: obviously this currency has no legal value in Italy or other countries (perhaps only in imaginary ones). This is a gadget/souvenir from La contea Gentile. Certainly more emotionally valuable than other currencies in circulation in the world!
OFFICIAL PASSPORT
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE
Always carry the Official Passport of LA CONTEA GENTILE with you! This is the most excellent identification document: every self-respecting resident of La contea Gentile, presumed or current never leaves home without it! This passport was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the shire project, in support and growth of it.
Fill it out with the information, characteristics and details that distinguish you: gender, species, class, hair, eyes, build, particular brands and much more!
This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by friendly or hostile, neighbours or distant, real or imaginary states. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of La Contea Gentile. Please consult the official sources of the various kingdoms, citadels and states before visiting. Special visas and/or official stamps may be required.
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