Following up on yesterday’s story which stated that Turbine was extending the Spring Festival while delaying the beginning of the Lord of the Rings Online Third Birthday celebration. Today Turbine sent out an email to players stating that the celebration would begin on Monday. It seems they’ve got all the lanterns strung up and all of the cakes baked and presents wrapped and will be ready to roll Monday April 26.

The LOTRO 3rd Anniversary Celebration festivities are ready to kick off on Monday, April 26th. Starting on the 26th and running through June 30th, you can collect tokens from defeated monsters to turn in for rewards, receive a special subscriber’s gift, and play LOTRO for just $9.99/month!*

Also beginning on Monday, April 26th and running through May 3rd, the Spring Festival will return for one full week of extra fun and games. Don’t miss out on this last chance to Stomp-A-Shrew or join the Ale Association, because the Spring Festival officially ends on Monday, May 3rd!

Time to get your celebration suit on and start collecting tokens.

Happy anniversary and congratulations to the LOTRO team!