Calendar of Events

We who live in quiet places have the opportunity to become acquainted with ourselves, to think our own thoughts and live our own lives in a way that is not possible for those keeping up with the crowd
Summer 2023
  • First Day of the 2023 Season – March 1st
    The first day of tours for the 2023 season. Open until November 15th.
  • Independence Day
    The Fourth of July is always celebrated in Mansfield, Missouri. Parades have been a tradition here since the days of Horses pulling Decorated Wagons and Buggies. Today we all celebrate Independence Day in Mansfield with a Parade, Festival and Fireworks.
  • Rocky Ridge Adventure Pioneer Camp – July 24th-28th
    The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association “Rocky Ridge Adventure Pioneer Camp” for the 2023 season! The camp will be for children ages (9-12). Camp will cost $TBA per child and will include a week of exciting adventures around Rocky Ridge Farm. Campers will enjoy many learning activities, bringing a hands-on perspective to the pioneer lifestyle. Email: liw.pioneercamp@gmail.com
  • “Laura’s Memories” – An Outdoor Pageant
    Check Listings: The Ozarks Mountain Players present ”Laura’s Memories”, an annual outdoor pageant in Mansfield City Park.
  • Traveling Panel Display
    Laura Ingalls Wilder – The Journey of a Pioneer Family Traveling Panel Display.
Fall 2023
  • Fundraising Dinner – TBA

The 6th Annual, “Wilder Dinner”.

  • Wilder Day – Sept 22nd & 23rd

Mansfield, Missouri, commemorates Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Join us Sept 22 & 23 for our annual celebration commemorating Laura Ingalls Wilder, America’s favorite pioneer girl, and  her cherished “Little House” books. Hear Pa’s fiddle, take a tour of the home and enjoy the grounds of Rocky Ridge Farm.  We hope to see you here! We will have our 8th Annual Fiddle Off on this day as well. This has become an exciting and entertaining event. Please come out and enjoy the festivities. Visit our Facebook page for more info.

  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival – November 2nd & 3rd

The 5th Annual, Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival. For more information please visit www.liwclf.com

  • Last Day of the 2023 Season – November 15th

The last day of tours for the 2023 season. Closed until March 1st.

Winter 2023
  • Christmas at Laura’s – Saturday, December TBA (5-7 pm)

Christmas Tradition here on Rocky Ridge Farm. Holiday shopping in the Bookstore. (NOTE*) If the parade (4:00 pm) is canceled for bad weather, Laura’s Christmas will be canceled as well. Come celebrate Christmas with us in a most special way!

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