Events in italics haven't been confirmed for this year yet.
Some
traveling companies put on plays around the county. These are
mainly targeted at local schools and are put on during the school day. However, single adult tickets are usually available.
Since these road companies are preforming almost
daily their individual performances aren't
listed below. Check
with individual company you are interested in to find out when they are coming to a location near you.
Patchwork:
Little House Quilts of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Born
in 1868, Laura traveled across America’s rolling plains, all the while creating patchwork
quilts that related the
same adventures that would later inspire her time-honored books. Join
the Ingalls as they face the hardships, the triumphs,
the wonder and the faith that sustained
their journey across the American Frontier. This 60-minute performance is designed
for
students in grades 4-8.
http://www.theatreiv.com/artspresenters.html
http://www.theatreiv.com/guide/patchwork.pdf
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Growing Up on the Prairie
Laura and her family travel across America in search of a place they can call home. Facing obstacles such as
scarlet fever and eviction from their land, their pioneering spirit and
family bonds are tested but never broken. This
uplifting story of one of America’s most
beloved authors comes to life in ArtsPower’s popular musical. This
55-minute performance
is designed for students in grades 2-6.
http://www.artspower.org/shows/laura-ingalls-wilder/index.htm
February
Pomona
Public Library in Pomona, CA
40th Annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread
Sociable
February 2, 2008, from 1-3:30pm
Annual event every first Saturday in February. The Friends of the Pomona Public
Library, who sponsor the event, serve gingerbread and cider. The Friends also make available for sale books, stationary, dolls
and other items of interest to Wilder fans. The Library houses a large collection of Wilder memorabilia, including an original
handwritten manuscript and copies of all the Wilder books in several languages. This year features musician Craig Newton
who will play pioneer songs and demonstrate their role in musical history through the modern day. There will also be
a Pioneer Town
demonstration by the group Journeys from the Past. They will round out the afternoon with crafts and refreshments.
http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/city_events/details.php?8
Kansas City,
MO
Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder
February 16, 2008, Saturday at 2:00 PM Blue Springs South
Come celebrate the birthday of a "Prairie Girl"! We'll talk about
the girl that grew up in the 1800's. There will be stories and you can make a craft to take home. Ages 6 and up.
Registration
is required. http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/programs/title.cfm?id=3219
March
MAY
JUNE
Independence, KS
Prairie
Days Festival
June 9, 2008
Featuring re-enactments, period craftsmen, food booths, entertainment, Little House Character
Contest, and a great display of antique farm equipment. Site is 13 miles SW of Independence, KS, on US Highway 75.
http://www.indkschamber.org/calendar_of_events.htm
Burr Oak, IA
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Days
June 14-15, 2008
Events include a street dance; food stands; live music; the Grand Parade; and the crowning of
this year's Little Miss Laura. http://www.lauraingallswilder.us/
Malone/Burke, NY
Farmer Boy 75th Anniversary
Celebration
June 21, 2008
Actor/ Documentary Director Dean Butler, Author/Publisher William
Anderson, Author of “Little House Cookbook” Barbra Walker and Karen Lassel Horse Trainer of the Miner Institute
Morgan Horses will all be on property that day. Admission is $8.00 per adult $3.00 children 6 to 16 and free for children
5 and under. Band and Food will be on property and a early peek of the documentary of “Life before Laura.”
July
De Smet, SD
These
Happy Golden Years Pageant
July 11,12,13
July 18,19,20 July 25, 26, 27, 2008
This is the third year they’ve done the
play based on “These Happy Golden Years.” A simpler pageant than the Walnut Grove, it really gives you the feeling
of visiting the Ingalls family.
http://www.desmetpageant.org/show.html
Walnut Grove,
MN
Wilder Pageant: Change this year: Fridays & Saturdays only
July 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2008
http://www.walnutgrove.org/pageant.htm
A community supper is available for the public each night of the pageant.
A Nellie and Laura Look-Alike Contest
will be held in conjunction with the pageant http://www.walnutgrove.org/pageant.htm
July 12, 2008 12:00
noon registration, 1:00 pm Contest
$3.00 registration fee, for girls ages 8-12. One contest is for Laura, the other one
for Nellie. Prizes based on looks and knowledge of Laura & Nellie.
Walnut
Grove, MN
Lindsey Sidney Greenbush Appearence
July 19,
2008
For more information see,http://www.walnutgrove.org/greenbush.htm
Plum Creek Rendezvous
Date to be determined, Black Powder Shoot 1:00 pm
2 miles south, 1 mile west of Walnut Grove
For more
information call Leonard McLaughlin 507-859-2479
July 12, 19, 26, 2008
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Walnut Grove
City Park
Family Activities, Entertainment, Demonstrations,
Craft Vendors, Food. Free Admission. 507-859-2358
Lenoir, NC
June 22-27, 2008
Little House on the Prairie Camp: Rising second- to sixth-graders, July 8-13. Travel back in time to the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and learn
how to play the games she played. Make dipped candles, enjoy a square dance, make a quilt square and much more. Participate
in swimming, canoeing and sliding on the cascades. Cost: $195.
http://www.cvgirlscouts.org/camp_ginger
Mansfield,
MO
July 18-19, 25-26 8:15pm
Mansfield Pageant Grounds near school
Laura's Memories
The Mansfield Pageant
is both a musical and covers all of Laura's life.
http://www.laurasmemories.com
August
Keystone, SD
Carrie Ingalls Day at Keystone Area Historical Society
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Gingerbread, cakes, cookies,
lemonade, and coffee will be served all day. There will be crafts and a scavenger hunt for children.
http://www.keystonechamber.com/kahs/index.html
Eagle, WI
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Children's Day at Old World Wisconsin
August 7-8, 2008 10am-5pm
Whether dressed in sunbonnets or britches, your kids
will love experiencing a day in the lives of the Ingalls family drawn right from the pages of Ms. Wilder's Little House in
the Big Woods. Activities will include sewing together quilt pieces and kneading bread, for example. A look-a-like contest
and old-fashioned spelling bee are among the many highlights.
Ticket Info: Adults $14; children (5-17) $8.50; senior citizens
(65 and over) $12.80; family (two adults and two dependent children) $39 (additional children $3 each). Fees include an all-day
tram transportation pass.
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/oww/events.asp?id=172&dte=
Mansfield, MO
Aug 1-2, 8-9, 2008 8:15pm
Mansfield Pageant Grounds near school
Laura's Memories
The
Mansfield Pageant is both a musical and covers all of Laura's life.
http://www.laurasmemories.com
Malone, NY
Franklin County Fair
August 4 - 13
The Almanzo Wilder
Farm will be exhibiting at the same county fair
the Wilder family attended in Farmer Boy.
http://www.almanzowilderfarm.com/Calendar.htm
Allouez, WI
Laura Ingalls Wilder Day Camp
Aug. 13 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heritage
Hill State Historical
Park, 2640 S. Webster Ave.,
Allouez. Children ages 6 to 12 relive Laura's adventures at work and play. $40. (920) 448-5150. http://www.heritagehillgb.org/#calendar
Spring Valley, MN
Spring Valley Wilder Fest
August 15-17, 2008
Spring
Valley is hosting their town's celebration. Saturday is the parade and street dance. Sunday is music in the park.
The entire family can participate or be entertained by events including dancing, contests, a quilt and flower show, and ice
cream social with live music and even fireworks.
September
West Branch, IA
Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered
Monday, September 1, 2008
Sarah S. Uthoff of the Laura Ingalls
Wilder Literary Society will speak on Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Marengo Civil War Band will play a selection of Civil
War era music. The National Park Service will give guided tours of the sites over 70 acres of restored prairie. There
is no admission for the presentations, but admission is still charged for the general exhibit. For more information on
the Presidential Library, home of the Laura Ingalls Wilder papers, visit http://www.hoover.nara.gov/ or contact them directly for more information about the program.
Mansfield,
MO
Wilder Days
September 12-13, 2008
Featuring a fall festival, a parade, contests, entertainment, and the
playing of Pa’s fiddle, which is kept in the museum at Rocky Ridge.
http://www.lauraingallswilhttp://mansfieldchamber.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=2derhome.com
Mansfield, MO
Sept
14-15 8:15pm
Mansfield Pageant Grounds near school
Laura's Memories
The Mansfield Pageant is both a musical and covers all of Laura's
life.
Pepin, WI
18th annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Days
Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 2008
The festival includes
demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, woodworking, hand-spinning and quilting, an art & craft market,
food sales, a "Pepin Laura" Contest (contestants demonstrate their knowledge of the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder as articulated in her stories). Other activities include: pioneer games & activities for children,
and guided bus tours to Laura's birth site. On Saturday night we continue with the candlelight traditional crafts demonstrations
accompanied by a bonfire & traditional musical performances. The festival's activities culminate on Sunday afternoon with
the Grand Parade. In honor of Pepin County’s
Sesquicentennial they are having a special display by the Pepin County Historical Society.
http://www.pepinwisconsin.com/cgi-bin/viewnlcontent.cgi?nlarticle_id=5
October
Pepin,
WI
Harvest Dance and Historical Display
Oct. 18, 2008
Event in honor of Pepin’s Sesquicentennial held by Pepin
County Historical Society.
November
Independence, KS
Little House on the Prairie Christmas Open House
November 24, 2007 10:00 am - 3
pm
Don't miss Santa Claus, kids crafts, craft vendors,
food and the “Santa Comes to Little House” story!
http://www.littlehouseontheprairie.com/
December
Burke, (Malone), NY
Almanzo Wilder Farm
Almanzo Wilder Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 1, 2007 11am
– 3pm
Drink cider, eat cookies, and listen to a reading of Farmer Boy in the famous farmhouse parlor. Holiday shopping,
children’s activities, Gift Shop, Museum, downstairs of Farm House open.
http://www.almanzowilderfarm.com/Calendar.htm
Last Updated: March
10, 2008
By Sarah S. Uthoff
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