Last year, Little House on the Prairie was in the headlines, but not for the reasons fans hoped. The highly anticipated 50th-anniversary celebration went sour, leaving many supporters and even actors feeling disappointed and misled. While the show has long been celebrated as one of the best TV dramas in American history, the poorly organized reunion was bad news for them. Fans expressed frustration online, and several cast members pulled out, citing major concerns about the event’s handling.
Thankfully, there’s good news now. A fresh, well-organized reunion is happening soon, and it is bringing some much-needed excitement back to the Little House community. Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson, recently announced that a group of cast members will reunite at the Marshfield, Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s the kind of update fans were hoping for.
Fans are excited about Alison Arngrim’s big reveal about the ‘Little House’ cast reunion
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On April 22, Alison Arngrim took to Instagram to announce the upcoming event. With all-caps enthusiasm, she wrote, “EVERYBODY’S GONNA BE THERE!!” The reunion is part of the Marshfield, Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival, running from April 24 to 26.
The Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Fans will get the rare opportunity to meet several Little House stars in person, alongside familiar faces from The Waltons. Arngrim’s post has already sparked excitement online, with fans sharing their plans to attend or expressing hopes for future events.
Who is attending and what to expect
Along with Alison Arngrim, the reunion will include Patrick Duffy, Dean Butler (Almanzo), Charlotte Stewart (Miss Beadle), Wendi Lou Lee (Baby Grace), Patrick Labyorteaux (Andy Garvey), Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter), and the Steffin twins (Young Rose). Actors from The Waltons will also be present, making the weekend even more nostalgic.
Fans are thrilled about this opportunity. Some commented that they couldn’t wait to attend, while others from outside the U.S. expressed hope for more notice next time so they can plan a trip.