50th Anniversary Happenings

Many of these are already listed throughout the forum, but with this happening this weekend, March 22, 23, and 24, and it is such a BIG DEAL to many, I thought I would post some of the happenings here! So many people are EXCITED to know that "Willie" is finally coming out of the corner and will make an appearance this weekend in Simi Valley! Those of you who are lucky enough to live near and go, I hope you have a wonderful time! Purchase Tickets Here

Melissa E. Gilbert's Facebook Announcement

Well well well. It is my extreme pleasure to welcome my baby brother Jonathan Gilbert to Instagram! He even dressed up as…well…you’ll get it. He’ll be at the 50th reunion in Simi Valley next weekend. Everyone say “Hi Jonathan!”Repost from @mr.osmercantile

Willie and Hank

I'm sure if you are on Facebook and into Little House on the Prairie, you are seeing many of these announcements! This on is from Prairie Fans...

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Attending the “Little House” 50th anniversary in Simi Valley? Mr Edwards youngest son, Carl Edwards/Brian Part is offering a bonus opportunity!!!
REMEMBER WHEN CARL NEARLY CAUGHT THE FAMILY BARN ON FIRE BY LIGHTING FIREWORKS? BRIAN HAS ANOTHER LIGHTNING SURPRISE FOR HIS FANS EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH PRAIRIEFANS . COM!
In conjunction with the “Little House” 50th anniversary event in Simi Valley and Brian celebrating 50 years of being on TV (Little House, Return to Witch Mountain, Birch Interval, Knots Landing, The Waltons, and more), Brian and his wife Melody will be performing LIVE in concert, “Live In The Living Room” on March 22, 23, and 24 (on his birthday) during the evening after the day events have concluded. The Part’s will kick off the evenings with two live concerts at two different times to choose from: 7:30-9pm or 9:30-11pm. So go get some dinner after the day event and end it with some great music! If you purchase a signed photo or take a photo op with Brian at the anniversary event during the day, he will give you a free ticket while supplies last. The concert will be held at 1776 Erringer Rd #100, Simi Valley (about 8 minutes from Big Sky Ranch) Individual tickets are $25 at TICKETS HERE
—> If you plan on going or thinking about going, let Brian know on his Facebook event link below. Let’s give Brian the best birthday yet! <—

START MAKING PLANS NOW TO ATTEND! I posted this February 15th, and decided to put it here as well!

Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum

49th ANNUAL WILDER DAYS FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Dean Butler (Almanzo, Little House on the Prairie) will be our VIP guest at the 2024 Wilder Days here in Mansfield, Missouri. The annual Wilder Days festival is scheduled for September 27-28.

I'm going to post what Alison Arngrim posted on her Facebook page since she is so busy and will be at several of the 50th Anniversary projects...some of these coincide with that...

Alison Arngrim Facebook Post:

UPDATES AS OF MARCH 6, 2024!!!!!

OK, here you go - this is ALMOST EVERYWHERE I think I'm gonna be for the next year. I say ALMOST, because there at least two or three dates that can't be "officially" announced yet! Most of these have tickets available for purchase already, some do not YET.

March 22, 23, and 24, 2024 – Simi Valley - "Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion & Festival" https://littlehousefestival.com/...

March 25 & 26 - Sierra Madre Playhouse - "Nellie Oleson Enflamme Les Anness 80s"! Yes, it's IN FRENCH! https://www.sierramadreplayhouse.org/

April 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 – 50th Anniversary “Prairie Days” at Patti’s 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers, Kentucky The cast from Little House on the Prairie is hitching up the wagons and headed to Patti’s 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers, KY, on April 5th-7th for one most amazing & unique experience. We are celebrating 50 years of the Little House on the Prairie TV Show.
https://www.gravelroadmarket.com/littlehouseontheprairies...

April 25th – 28th, 2024 – Marshfield, MO - 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri
https://www.cherryblossomfest.com/WordPress/

May 9th, 2024 - Chicago, IL, "Confessions of A Prairie #@!%" at the Venus Cabaret. (Mercury Theatre) https://www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/venus-cabaret...

May 12th, 2024 – New York, NY “Confessions of A Prairie #@!%” at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Alison returns for her Mother’s Day show at the Beechman!
http://www.spincyclenyc.com/
https://www.westbankcafe.com/laurie-beechman-theatre

May 17 - "Confessions" - Louisville - TBA
May 18 - "Confessions" Nashville - TBA

May 31st – June 2nd, 2024 - Little House on the Prairie Museum in Independence, KS.
Experience the history of the Ingalls Family that lived here from 1869-1871 and the birthplace of Carrie Ingalls.
https://www.gravelroadmarket.com/littlehouseontheprairies...

July 12th - 14th 2024 REDROOM, Provincetown, MA "Confessions of A Prairie #@!%" at Bear Week in P-Town!!! https://redroom.club/events/90938

July 19th – 21st, 2024 – Walnut Grove, MN - Walnut Grove 50th Anniversary Celebration & TV Cast Reunion.
Our committee is busy working out all of the details for that weekend's events. Tickets for all events will not go on sale until after January 1st, 2024. The actual release dates and prices will be published well in advance for individual events Tickets for all events will not go on sale until after January 1st, 2024. The actual release dates and prices will be published well in advance for individual events. . All official information will be released here on our Facebook page and website: www.walnutgrove.org.

July 26th - 28th - Keystone, SD 50th Anniversary - Carrie Days - in Keystone, South Dakota!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../little-house-on-the...

August 30, - September 1st – Grand Oak Villa in Watertown, CT
The cast from Little House on the Prairie is hitching up the wagons and headed to the beautiful Grand Oak Villa in Watertown, CT on August 30-31 & September 1 for one most amazing & unique experience! This event will help raise funds & awareness for a local not for profit Kids Play Childrens Museum, located in downtown Torrington, CT. https://www.gravelroadmarket.com/littlehouseontheprairies...

September 3rd AND 4RTH!!! 2024 - Lancaster, PA. Farm & Home Center
Little House Cast Reunion, meet & greet , plus dinner!
https://www.gravelroadmarket.com/littlehouseontheprairies...

September 13th - 15th Nashville, TN - Johnny Cash's Fram?? Yes! Little House gang goes to Johnny Cash's Hideaway Farm!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../little-house-on-the...

November 15th – 17th 2024 – Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO
“A Prairie Christmas From Branson”
https://www.gravelroadmarket.com/littlehouseontheprairies...

Nellie...Laura...and, Ma!
Check out the video in the link below!

Little House Women

A YouTube video for you to watch!

OH, the FUN they are having in Simi Valley, California!!!    

View Here if YouTube doesn't work!

Great pictures! Thanks!

I know it wont be a big (which is good in a way) but I hope more stars come to CT this summer. No one ever comes out this way often and they moved the venue 3 times because capacity kept growing. : )
So far Jon isn't on list but he did say he might do more.
A lot of snafus for some fans, rain making it worse but many had fun and I feel for the ones who spent a lot of money and it fell short. One of the reasons I like smaller events, but I felt the recreations of the store and Ingall's home was wonderful, so great for pictures etc and some of the hanging cloth photos of things, not as nice, but cheaper for photos. Not everyone can spend hundreds on pictures and autographs. I for one think the autographs are silly but a photo with star, priceless. ; ) I have old autographs I found, James Garner, Alan Alda, etc but I would have traded them for a photo with them in a second. Thanks for posting photos and more on FB LHOP 50th reunion page.

If this works, pics submitted by fan of Nellie and Willie at recreated store on set. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2595136567334807

Can you even imagine the fun these two had recreating Nellie and Willie!!! I would have loved to have been in the big fat middle of it all! Make sure to take advantage of that "Enlarge this image" button to see the faces on these two!

 Please be aware that the following videos are on Facebook and you may not be able to view them without a Facebook account. However, some might be found on YouTube, so give that a try! Click on the links below to watch!

Interview with Michael Landon Jr., and Leslie Landon

Interview with Alison (Nellie)

Heartwarming stories about those who have passed on as told by their children.

Wendy Weatherby (Baby Grace)

Sunday Services Prairie Style Featuring Ketty Lester
By the way, Ms. Ketty Lester is 88 years old and it is wonderful to see her here and singing with all her heart!

Great video, Rhonda!  Thanks!  I like her choices.

Ketty Lester made a short video about her weekend in Simi Valley.  This is on Facebook so you might need a profile to view it!

"Good Morning Facebook Friends,
Well, it was two weeks ago today that I had the weekend of a lifetime and I just wanted to say a few words about what it meant to me. Thank you. I love you.
Miss Ketty Lester"

Watch here: Ketty Lester