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The Rackshire Experience

Welcome to the Rackshire Experience, a hand-built replica of the movies inspired by the notorious author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien. This hole-in-the Hill town is located just outside of Connersville, Indiana, USA. 

Join us on a journey through an unforgettable landscape, vibrant festivals, and charming accommodations to suit your inner hobbit. Whether you're here for an adventure or just to unwind, we have the perfect hobbit haven waiting for you.

Currently Booking for Overnight Rentals & Events!

Contact: Rick Sparks

Phone: (765) 309-5854

Email: rackshire44@gmail.com

 

Join us in Celebration of Tolkien Week!

September 26th-27th, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 pm

Admission: $5.00

Parking: $5.00

Are you a Vendor?  We are currently booking Vendors for the 2026 festival! Contact us ASAP for information at (765) 309-5854

Dsclaimer:

By attending this event, you assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury, illness, damage, loss, or theft related to your attendance. You release Rackshire and its affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives from all liabilities and claims arising from or related to your participation.

Getting Here

Indianapolis: 1+ hours

Cincinnati: 1+ hours

Dayton: 1.5 hours

Fort Wayne: 2+ hours

Louisville: 2+ hours

Columbus: 2.5+ hours

Chicago: 4 hours

Detroit: 4+ hours

Currently Booking Overnight Rentals and Events!
 

Main House

2 bedroom

Living room, kitchenette, and balcony

NO INDOOR PLUMBING - Outhouse on premise

Check In: 1 PM 

Check Out: 11 AM

Breakfast Hole

8 AM

Breakfast includes

Donuts, muffins, and assorted drinks

Hole

Information Coming Soon 

Details Coming Soon 

Gallery

Want to share your experience? 

Text your photos to (937) 570-3667!

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit...

This hobbit was a very well-to-do hobbit, and his name was Sparks. The children of this hobbit - of Rick Sparks, that is- inspired the creation of the Rackshire in the Hill. The Hill with many little round doors that open out of it.  

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