EVENT INFORMATION
3 Day Festival, Fan Experience and Tour
Tickets:
General Admission
$45 - Adult
$15 - Child (5-12)
Date & Time:
March 2024
Friday - Saturday - Sunday
22nd, 23rd & 24th
Gates Open:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Location:
RANCHO SANTA SUSANA PARK
5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Book Your Cast Photos In Advance!
This exciting event offers fans a unique opportunity to capture memorable moments through professional photo ops with your favorite stars from the Little House series.
Each photo op ticket includes a printed 8x10 photo and a free high-resolution digital download. Follow the link below to reserve your time to have a professional photo taken with your favorite cast member!
Your festival ticket includes a full day of Little House on the Prairie fun, entertainment and activities.
Primary festival event and reunion program will take place at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley, California. Fans only need a General Admission ticket to visit interior sets and costume exhibits, see cast members and join cast discussions. Your General admission ticket also includes all Town Square activities, live entertainment from the main stage and access to all of the fun and excitement the Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Reunion has to offer.
Festival Activities
Live Music & Entertainment
Cast Member Panel Discussions
Contests & Prizes
Interior Set Recreations
Ingall's Home
Oleson's Mercantile
Schoolhouse / Church
Main Exhibit Hall
Costumes & Memorabilia
Series Props and Backdrops
Set Engineering and Construction
Living History Experiences
Butter Churning
Washboard Laundry
Tintype Photography
Telegraph
Suffragette impression
Spinning Wheel
Blacksmith
Silhouette Artist
Town Merchant
Schoolhouse
Make & Take Dolls
Magic Lantern Show
Bobbin Lace
Leatherwork
Weaving
Pewter Sandcaster
Carpentry
Additional Activities
Sunday Church Service
Kids Play Areas
General Admission tickets!
A General Admission pass grants you full access to the festival grounds, exhibit hall, entertainment tent, panel discussions, cast member appearances, town square, interactive experiences and so much more!
Immerse yourself in the world of Little House on the Prairie with a ticket to an unforgettable festival experience. Wander through meticulously recreated interior sets, marvel at authentic memorabilia and costumes, and capture your moment in history against unique photo backdrops and props.
Your Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Experience
Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion & Festival is a celebration of the iconic television series 'Little House on the Prairie.' This event offers fans like you a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of all things Little House.
During your visit, you'll explore meticulously recreated set facades, including the famous Ingalls house and Oleson's Mercantile. Our knowledgeable guides will be there to share behind-the-scenes stories of the show's creation. You can also look forward to having your picture taken in front set backdrops and and show props. You'll enjoy live music and entertainment, and savor a variety of delicious treats from local food vendors.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Little House community, this anniversary event offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to relive the magic and adventure of life on the prairie. We can't wait to see you!
TOWN SQUARE TENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
TOWN SQUARE TENT
50th Anniversary Dream
Alison Arngrim Rachel Greenbush,
Pamela Roylance
10:15 AM
Karen Grassle
Panel/Presentation
11:00 AM
Baby Grace & Baby Rose
Wendi Lou Lee, Brenda Weatherby, Jennifer Donati,
Michelle Steffin & Jennifer Steffin
12:00 PM
Remembering Our Dearly Departed
Victor French, Tracy Hall, Ketty Lester
and Patrick Labyroteaux
1:15 PM
Melissa Gilbert
Panel/Presentation
2:00 PM
From Prairie to Page-Books by Cast Members
Charlotte Stewart, Wendi Lou Lee, Jennifer Donati
2:45 PM
Alison Arngrim
Panel/Presentation
3:15 PM
Creating the 50th Anniversary Experience
Orlando de la Paz, Rachel Greenbush, Dean Butler
4:00 PM
Meet The Carters
Stan Ivar, Pamela Roylance, David Friedman
5:00 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
TOWN SQUARE TENT
The Friendly Family-How It All Started
Trip Friendly and Rebecca Friendly
Panel/Presentation
10:15 AM
The Wilders Arrive
Dean Butler and Lucy Lee Flippin
Panel/Presentation
11:00 AM
Prairie Delights Food Contest & Fashion Show
Pies and Breads
Sponsored by Modern Prairie
12:00 PM
Our Favorite Episodes
Bonnie Bartlett, Sidney Greenbush, Brian Part, Linwood Boomer
1:15 PM
Creating the 50th Anniversary Experience
Orlando de la Paz, Rachel Greenbush, Dean Butler
2:00 PM
Carrie Ingalls, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush and Sidney Greenbush
2:45 PM
A Message from Ketty Lester
3:15 PM
A Surprise Panel
4:00 PM
Remembering Michael
Leslie Landon Matthews, Michael Landon Jr.
5:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
TOWN SQUARE TENT
Karen Grassle
Panel/Presentation
11:00 AM
Prairie Delights Food Contest & Fashion Show
Jams and Pickles
Sponsored by Modern Prairie
12:00 PM
Little House on the Prairie - A Safe Place
An Audience Time to Share
Alison Arngrim, Jennifer Brallier, Jan Broberg
1:15 PM
Melissa Gilbert
Panel/Presentation
2:00 PM
From Prairie to Page-Books by Cast Members
Charlotte Stewart, Wendi Lou Lee, Jennifer Donati
2:45 PM
Alison Arngrim
Panel/Presentation
3:15 PM
Remembering Our Dearly Departed
Victor French, Tracy Hall, Pamela Roylance, Patrick Labyroteaux
4:00 PM
A Surprise Panel
5:00 PM
- Town Square schedule subject to change.
CELEBRATION STAGE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
CELEBRATION STAGE
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony/Welcome
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
The Storytellers
11:45 AM-12:45 PM
The Koles
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Bill Horn Music
2:15 PM -3:15 PM
The Whole Hog Band
3:30 PM-4:00 PM
Community Square Dancing
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Storytellers
5:15 PM-6:00 PM
Cast Q & A or TBD
6:00 PM
Festival Closes
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
CELEBRATION STAGE
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Daily Greeting/Welcome
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Community Square Dance
11:00 AM-11:45 AM
Karen Grassle Panel
12:00 PM-12:45 PM
The Simi Valley Community Orchestra and Music
12:45 PM-1:45 PM
The Storytellers
2:00 PM-2:45 PM
Melissa Gilbert Panel
3:15 PM-4:00 PM
Alison Arngrim Panel
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Orange Town Revival
5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Cast Q & A
6:00 PM
Festival Closes
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
CELEBRATION STAGE
10:00 AM-10:15 AM
Daily Greeting/Welcome
10:15 AM-11:00 AM
Church Service with Wendy Lou Lee, Ketty Lester, and Choir - (Bringing in the Sheaves and Onward Christian Soldiers song sheets with intro by Steven)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Orange Town Revival
1:45 PM-2:30 PM
The Whole Hog Band
2:45 PM-3:30 PM
The Storytellers
3:45 PM-4:45 PM
The Koles
5:30 PM-6:00 PM
Little House Forever Closing Ceremony
- Schedule subject to change.
EPISODE TENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
EPISODE TENT
11:00 AM
LHOP VOCAB “Half-Pint” / Cozi – Melissa Gilbert
11:15 AM
Harvest of Friends (S1 E1)
12:00 PM
Cozi – Alison Arngrim
12:15 PM
Richest Man in Walnut Grove (S2 E1)
1:00 PM
LHOP VOCAB “Cash on the Barrel”
1:15 PM
Goodbye Mrs. Wilder (S7 E16)
2:00 PM
Cozi – Wendi Lou Lee
2:15 PM
Sweet Sixteen (S6 E22)
3:00 PM
Cozi – Dean Butler
3:15 PM
Dance with Me (S5 E17)
4:00 PM
Magic Lantern
4:15 PM
The Talking Machine (S2 E13)
5:00 PM
Cozi – Leslie Landon Matthews / LHOP VOCAB “Floater”
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
EPISODE TENT
11:00 AM
LHOP VOCAB “Floater” / Cozi – Melissa Gilbert
11:15 AM
Country Girls (S1 E2)
12:00 PM
Cozi – Karen Grassle
12:15 PM
The Handyman (S4 E4)
1:00 PM
DVD Bonus Content: Richard Bull
1:15 PM
The Campout (S2 E5)
2:00 PM
DVD Bonus Content: Katherine MacGregor
2:15 PM
Here Come the Brides (S4 E11)
3:00 PM
Cozi – Charlotte Stewart
3:15 PM
Meet Me At the Fair (S4 E11)
4:00 PM
Magic Lantern
4:15 PM
Country Girls (S1 E2)
5:00 PM
COZI - Rachel and Sidney Greenbush / LHOP VOCAB “Buckboard”
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
EPISODE TENT
11:00 AM
LHOP VOCAB “Snipes” / Cozi – Alison Arngrim
11:15 AM
Bunny (S3 E2)
12:00 PM
Cozi – Melissa Gilbert
12:15 PM
The Return of Nellie (S9 E8)
1:00 PM
Cozi – Pamela Roylance
1:15 PM
Christmas They Never Forgot (S8 E11)
2:00 PM
DVD Bonus Content: Richard Bull
2:15 PM
Oleson vs Oleson (S7 E12)
3:00 PM
Cozi – Bonnie Bartlett
3:15 PM
The Spring Dance (S2 E6)
4:00 PM
Magic Lantern
4:15 PM
Harvest of Friends (S1 E1)
5:00 PM
DVD Bonus Content: The Genius of Michael Landon / LHOP VOCAB “Cash on the Barrel”
- Schedule subject to change.
Ticket: General Admission
The General Admission ticket is your all-day pass to a nostalgic adventure at the Little House on the Prairie event.
Explore captivating displays, enjoy virtual reality experiences, and meet cast and crew. Immerse yourself in the era's sights and sounds, listen to music, and discover new friends. Shop at festival vendors, savor local food truck treats, and relish the unforgettable atmosphere of the 50th Anniversary Event. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime journey into the past!
Ticket: VIP Experience
Take your festival experience up a notch with premium VIP access to the event.
Take your festival experience up a notch with premium VIP access to the event. The VIP ticket includes access to our spacious park-like lounge, lunch and snacks, exhibit areas, private restrooms, premium stage viewing positions, swag bag and more.
Ticket: Big Sky Tour Pass
Embark on an exclusive tour of Big Sky Ranch, the iconic backdrop of "Little House on the Prairie."
Discover TV History at Big Sky Ranch!
Take an exclusive tour of Big Sky Ranch, the iconic backdrop of "Little House on the Prairie." Step into the past with recreated facades, including the Ingalls house and Oleson's Mercantile. Our guides share behind-the-scenes stories, from the talented cast to the show's meticulous details. Ideal for die-hard fans and nostalgia seekers.
Key Event Attractions
What can you expect at the Little House Festival 50th Reunion?
Cast Reunion
Meet the Stars
Engage with the original cast members who brought the show's characters to life.
Autograph Sessions
Obtain autographs from your favorite actors and actresses.
Interactive Discussions
Participate in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with the cast.
Shared Memories
Relive cherished moments and memories with the cast and crew.
On Location Tour
Visit Big Sky Ranch
Explore the actual filming location of "Little House on the Prairie."
Iconic Set Recreations
Iconic Set Recreations: Observe meticulous recreations of the show's notable buildings, including the Ingalls house, Oleson's Mercantile, The Church, and more.
Behind-the-Scenes
Gain insights into set design, props, costume recreations, and original artifacts from the show.
Festival Atmosphere
Artisanal Crafts
Discover a wide array of arts and crafts, including handmade jewelry, clothing, and home décor.
Delectable Treats
Indulge in delicious treats and traditional dishes reminiscent of the 1870s.
Entertainment for All Ages
Enjoy live music, storytelling, and activities suitable for attendees of all ages.
Period Dress
Embrace the spirit of the era by dressing up in period clothing.
Screenings and Discussions
Exclusive Screenings
Relive the show's most memorable moments through exclusive screenings.
Insightful Discussions
Engage in discussions with both the cast and creators, gaining a deeper understanding of the show's creation process.
Nostalgia Exhibition
Immersive Displays
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the series through captivating exhibits and displays.
Recreate the Past
Experience the charm of the past and gain a window into the essence of the Little House universe.
Interactive Workshops
Frontier Life
Engage in interactive workshops that offer insights into frontier life, historical context, and the production of the show.
Skills and Experiences
Learn about the skills and experiences that characterized the era.
