Meet ‘Lord of the Rings’ stars, other celebrities in Cleveland this weekend

CLEVELAND (WJW) – You don’t have to travel all the way to The Shire to meet hobbits from the beloved “Lord of the Rings” film franchise. In fact, they’re right here in Cleveland this weekend.

Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan are reuniting at FAN EXPO Cleveland, which runs Friday through Sunday at the Huntington Convention Center.

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Other celebrity guests include legendary director Sam Raimi, “Machete” actor Danny Trejo, “Harry Potter” star Matthew Lewis, “National Lampoon” star Randy Quaid and more.

Guests can also enjoy a show floor filled with comics, collectibles and artists, as well as plenty of Q&A panels, workshops and costume contests. Find the full schedule here.

The ultimate fan packages may be sold out, but you can still purchase single-day tickets starting at $59 for adults on Saturday and $48 for adults on Sunday. Three-day passes start at $89. Learn more about tickets here.

Interested in the event? Learn all about it here.

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