When Did Bilbo Leave the Shire?
He Decided That He Wanted to Partake in One More Adventure Before He Found a Place to Settle Down and Finish His Account of the Quest for the Lonely Mountain...
He decided that he wanted to partake in one more adventure before he found a place to settle down and finish his account of the Quest for the Lonely Mountain. On September 22, a farewell Birthday Party was held in his honor, where he announced his intention to leave the Shire, to the shock of his family and friends.
What month do they leave in the Hobbit?
As described in the other answer, The Hobbit (published in 1937) begins in April and ends in November.
When did the Hobbits leave the Shire?
Bilbo Baggins, Frodo's uncle, left the Shire on September 22, 3001 after a party marking his 111th birthday (and Frodo's 33rd). Frodo thus inherited Bag End along with Bilbo's magic ring. Following Gandalf's advice, Frodo hid the ring in a safe place.