# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join storyteller and historian Ronnie Pepper for an engaging program exploring the remarkable history of the real-life Kingdom of Happy Land. Through storytelling and historical reflection, Ronnie will share the story of this unique community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, how it was founded, the people who lived there, and the legacy it leaves behind today. His stories bring to life the culture, resilience, and little-known history of this extraordinary place.

This program is part of our celebration and exploration of the One Book, One Buncombe community read, featuring Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The novel draws inspiration from the history of the Kingdom of Happy Land, and Ronnie’s storytelling offers a fascinating look at the real history behind the fiction.

About the Presenter:
Ronnie Pepper is a Western North Carolina storyteller and local historian who has spent years researching and sharing the history of the Kingdom of Happy Land. Known for his engaging storytelling style, Ronnie brings regional history to life through vivid stories that connect audiences with the people, places, and traditions of Appalachia.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairview/the-real-kingdom-of-happy-land-stories-from-the-kingdom-and-its-legacy/200029810702901
- **Event Categories**: storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairview
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview, NC, United States, North Carolina 28730
- **lat**: 35.52492
- **long**: -82.41356
- **full address**: 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview, NC, United States, North Carolina 28730

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy being held?
  - **A:** The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Taylor Rd, Fairview, NC, United States, North Carolina 28730.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy?
  - **A:** The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy is organized by Fairview Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairview, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Real Kingdom of Happy Land: Stories from the Kingdom and Its Legacy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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