As summer ends and the leaves begin to change color in the real world, an exciting event will be welcoming autumn in Middle-earth. That's right, the Harvest Festival is back and will run until Oct. 12., so make sure to take some time out from slaying beasts to pick some pumpkins, bob for apples and relax with your friends in the Shire.

Here's the full post from the offical Lord of the Rings Online Web site:

Welcome Autumn with the return of the Fall Festival! Race in the Shire or Bree for the Harvestmath horse, bob for apples, learn racial dances, and more! New for this year is a new questline that rewards you with festival masks you can use year-round. The Festival runs from September 26 and ends on October 12. Have fun!