Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant
July 10 - 12, 2026
A South Dakota tradition since 1971, the annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet is an outdoor theater experience. Join us as we follow Laura and her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, as they craft Laura’s childhood memories of the founding of De Smet and homesteading with her family into the beloved Little House books. Our outdoor prairie stage over looks cottonwood trees planted by Charles and the Big Slough. Seating is provided, but lawn chairs are welcome (jackets and/or blankets are recommended). The gates open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. All seating is general admission. The show does not sell out and we do not turn guests away. See website for admission information. 2026 performance dates are July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
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Northeast region - De Smet