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Meet-and-Greet Reception with Dean Butler '79

Sunday, June 08, 2025
01:30 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2025-06-08 13:30:00 2025-06-08 15:00:00 Meet-and-Greet Reception with Dean Butler '79 Pacific alumni are invited to a meet-and-greet reception with Dean Butler ’79, best known as Almanzo Wilder from the beloved television series Little House on the Prairie. Dean and fellow cast members will be gathering in Columbia, CA, to celebrate the 50th anniversary reunion of the show—and we’d love for you to be part of it!Sunday, June 8, 20251:30 PMEagle Cottage11195 Washington StreetColumbia, CA 95310Come reconnect with fellow alumni, meet Dean, and soak in the nostalgia of a show that touched generations. Light refreshments will be served.$10 registration fee per person. Please RSVP by June 3.And don’t miss out on the full weekend of Little House festivities!View and register for all Little House Gold Country Reunion events here:https://www.littlehousegoldcountry.com/We hope to see you there!OPTIONAL: Pacific alumni have the opportunity to add a "Wine and Cheese Train" excursion onto the event at a discounted price of $80/person for Saturday, June 7, 2025, 5:00pm - 8:30pm. "Be among the lucky group of fans who will enjoy an unforgettable evening at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park where numerous episodes of Little House on the Prairie were filmed, and ride behind the legendary steam locomotive #3 on an exclusive Wine and Cheese Train while meeting with cast members! Your ticket includes:Complimentary pours of award-winning local wine from Inner Sanctum Cellars (sparkling cider and water also available), and delicious cheeses in the depot Carriage Room.Live music by the Black Irish Band on the depot platform.Exclusive access to the historic roundhouse to view vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock.Photo opportunity of the grand arrival of steam locomotive #3 at the depot.Photo opportunity to pose with the cast in front of Engine #3 for a once-in-a-lifetime picture!Board the train and meet cast members during a scenic 45-minute ride on the Sierra Railway where Little House was filmed.Photo opportunity of the cast in front of Engine #3 and the depot.Watch Engine #3 roll onto the turntable and pose for a classic sunset photo opportunity in front of the roundhouse."Visit HERE to purchase train tickets. Alumni Association Alumni Association America/Los_Angeles public

Pacific alumni are invited to a meet-and-greet reception with Dean Butler ’79, best known as Almanzo Wilder from the beloved television series Little House on the Prairie. Dean and fellow cast members will be gathering in Columbia, CA, to celebrate the 50th anniversary reunion of the show—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Sunday, June 8, 2025
1:30 PM

Eagle Cottage
11195 Washington Street
Columbia, CA 95310

Come reconnect with fellow alumni, meet Dean, and soak in the nostalgia of a show that touched generations. Light refreshments will be served.

$10 registration fee per person. Please RSVP by June 3.

And don’t miss out on the full weekend of Little House festivities!
View and register for all Little House Gold Country Reunion events here:
https://www.littlehousegoldcountry.com/

We hope to see you there!

OPTIONAL: Pacific alumni have the opportunity to add a "Wine and Cheese Train" excursion onto the event at a discounted price of $80/person for Saturday, June 7, 2025, 5:00pm - 8:30pm. "Be among the lucky group of fans who will enjoy an unforgettable evening at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park where numerous episodes of Little House on the Prairie were filmed, and ride behind the legendary steam locomotive #3 on an exclusive Wine and Cheese Train while meeting with cast members! Your ticket includes:

Complimentary pours of award-winning local wine from Inner Sanctum Cellars (sparkling cider and water also available), and delicious cheeses in the depot Carriage Room.
Live music by the Black Irish Band on the depot platform.
Exclusive access to the historic roundhouse to view vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock.
Photo opportunity of the grand arrival of steam locomotive #3 at the depot.
Photo opportunity to pose with the cast in front of Engine #3 for a once-in-a-lifetime picture!
Board the train and meet cast members during a scenic 45-minute ride on the Sierra Railway where Little House was filmed.
Photo opportunity of the cast in front of Engine #3 and the depot.
Watch Engine #3 roll onto the turntable and pose for a classic sunset photo opportunity in front of the roundhouse."

Visit HERE to purchase train tickets.