Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant

Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant 2025 Wilder Pageant dates: July 11-12; July 18-19;
July 25-26. Tickets available March 2025

07/10/2025

This year we are happy to introduce the Burgess family. After coming to watch our production last year this family has driven across the country from Florida to be a part of The Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant.

We welcome them to our show and thank you for becoming a part of our family. Please enjoy a short video about the Burgess Family.

Something new at the Walnut Grove Pageant Suppers this year.  Laura and Nellie will be on hand at Pageant Suppers. Come ...
07/10/2025

Something new at the Walnut Grove Pageant Suppers this year.

Laura and Nellie will be on hand at Pageant Suppers. Come for delicious food and to interact with your favorite characters.

They will be at each Pageant Supper except July 12. Unfortunately, there will be no Pageant Supper on that night only. On Saturday July 12th we hope you will enjoy some food from the Food Trucks who will be at the park, The Walnut Grove Bar & Grill, or a Pizza from Snak Attak.

Yesterday afternoon was chair day at the Wilder Outdoor Theater.  We had a fine group of helpers come out to get the cha...
07/09/2025

Yesterday afternoon was chair day at the Wilder Outdoor Theater.

We had a fine group of helpers come out to get the chairs set. Erin realized that most of the helpers were involved with the beginning of the Pioneer Festival that was held along the creek many years ago. This ties in to how much the pageant means to so many people that after all these years they still show up to help.

We cannot thank all who helped enough. Your dedication is to be commended.

With just 3 more practices left before the first live show of 2025 things are progressing nicely at the Walnut Grove Lau...
07/08/2025

With just 3 more practices left before the first live show of 2025 things are progressing nicely at the Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant.

We had a nice rain shower before practice started and just before we started the skies cleared and we were able to practice the whole show with all the lights, sets, special effects and a cast in full costumes. The cast and crew have definitely found their rhythm. Before practice Erin gives her critiques and accolades to the cast & crew, and a bit of wisdom. Last night Erin referred to being in the pageant as each person out there leaves a bit of themselves with the pageant and that piece you leave carries on through the years. Well said Erin!

The feeling of excitement and energy are building for the first show. This cast and crew are waiting for you to come and see the show they and the crew have put together for you. If you think you have seen the show before, remember this is a live show and that means each show is different because it is live.

Get your tickets soon on or website www.walnutgrove.org . You may also get tickets by calling our ticket office at 888-859-3102 or email us at [email protected].

Below are a few photos from last nights practice.

New at the Walnut Grove Village Fair
07/08/2025

New at the Walnut Grove Village Fair

While in Walnut Grove try to Find the Pioneers. Fun scavenger hunt that's been updated this year to include explanation ...
07/07/2025

While in Walnut Grove try to Find the Pioneers. Fun scavenger hunt that's been updated this year to include explanation on who the pioneer is in the individual photos.

Can you find the pioneers? 🤔
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Around Walnut Grove in various places, you will find photos of pioneers who lived here around the time of Laura Ingalls Wilder. ​
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Snap a photo or jot down the names of each pioneer you find.
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🌟 If you find 15 or more pioneers, show the photos or your list to a staff member at the Museum for a prize.
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🌾 During Pageant weekends: all of the participants are welcome to enter a drawing for a larger prize. ​ There is only one prize per weekend.
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Have fun!

Pageant Supper July 11th at the Walnut Grove Community Center. Open to the public, serving begins at 4:30 to 7:30.All pr...
07/07/2025

Pageant Supper July 11th at the Walnut Grove Community Center. Open to the public, serving begins at 4:30 to 7:30.
All proceeds go to the Westbrook Lions and the Westbrook Area Club. Come out and support these two groups.

07/07/2025

Join us each Saturday at 4:00 PM during the Walnut Grove Village Fair for a fascinating presentation from the End-O-Line Railroad Museum in Currie!

Discover the rich history of hobos in our region—who they were, how they traveled, and the unique culture they created along the rails. A museum representative will share stories, showcase historical artifacts, and be ready to answer all your questions.

Don’t miss this chance to step back in time and explore a little-known chapter of local history!

Saturday Clean Day.  It was s short day due to the holiday weekend.Daryl was looking for a missing post hole for the str...
07/06/2025

Saturday Clean Day. It was s short day due to the holiday weekend.

Daryl was looking for a missing post hole for the street signs in the parking lot... HE FOUND IT! Daryl also hung the handicap sign in the parking lot.

Rick & Lori put together the photo op covered wagon. Rick put a tongue on the wagon and then pulled the top up while Lori helped tighten down the bolts and ropes. They also repaired a cabinet, hung some curtains and adjusted some posts.

Be sure to look for the covered wagon on the north side of the chairs for the audience, be sure to take photos.

We have horses!We would like to introduce Sky & Bo.  Sky and Bo are driven by Joshua Voges with helper Tia Reddy.  We ca...
07/03/2025

We have horses!

We would like to introduce Sky & Bo. Sky and Bo are driven by Joshua Voges with helper Tia Reddy. We cannot thank Joshua & Tia enough for bringing the horses. The horses are such an integral part of our show. This team is beautiful and talented at their job. Joshua has always loved horses and after purchasing his first farm he learned the art of harnessing and driving horses. They sure have done a good job, and their love of horses is quite apparent. Joshua is also bringing a buggy horse to the next practice; we will share more photos of the horses during our practices next week.

This week is our first full week of practicing all of Act I and Act II.Most nights we are using costumes, props, sets, l...
07/02/2025

This week is our first full week of practicing all of Act I and Act II.

Most nights we are using costumes, props, sets, lights, and sound. The actors, director and the set crew are all working hard at making this a great show for everyone to enjoy. The cast and crew arrive at 6:30 P.M., Erin gives her pep talk about 7:00 P.M. and everyone gets started with the show at about 7:30 P.M. We have been finishing about 10:00 P.M. We are practicing again tonight and the have the rest of the week off for the 4th of July holiday.

Thank you to the cast, crew, director and assistant director for the hard work you are putting in to bring the "magic" to this production.

Address

11505 Crown Avenue, PO Box 313
Walnut Grove, MN
56180

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WEBSITE: www.walnutgrove.org. Due to the Covid -19 virus and the safety of everyone, this years’s Pageant has been rescheduled. We are in the midst of planning a miniseries “Laura’s Prairie Summer” and we will share it on YouTube and Facebook starting July 10th at 7:00 pm. Check our website at walnutgrove.org for updates.

The dates for 2021 are July 9, 10; July 16,17 and July 23,24. Come experience the pioneer days on the prairie in Walnut Grove.