National Tom Sawyer Days 2019 (6.27-7.7)

National Tom Sawyer Days Schedule

National Tom Sawyers Days is a GIANT community festival. Many different organizations come together to throw different events. Finding all the information can be a little confusing so we did our best to put it all in one place for you. Additionally, here are some links to extra resources:

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TimeEvent NameLocationMore InformationDescription
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6/27Thursday, June 27th
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7:00 PMMusic Under the StarsMark Twain Boyhood Home - Stage on Mallwww.marktwainmuseum.org/music-stars-2Music Under the Stars welcomes Johnathan Len to the stage as he makes his solo debut. Johnathan, former lead singer of the Acapella 50’s group, Blend, is currently on tour performing a repertoire of music covering the 1950’s through the 60’s, along with country and a touch of gospel.
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7:30 PMInsane Sisters ShowBluff City Theaterwww.EventsHannibal.comA world premiere with Hannibal roots! Script by Clark Cruikshank from the book by Gregg Andrews. In 1903, Atlas Portland Cement Company built a plant in the small community of Ilasco. In 1910, Mollie Heinbach inherited her husband’s tract of land that formed much of the proposed town-site. The play chronicles the 17-year legal battle between Mollie, her sister Euphemia and those who sought control of the land. Told through the lens of Mark Twain’s wry wit, INSANE SISTERS proves once again that truth can be stranger than fiction.
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6/28Friday, June 28th
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4-11PMFiesta del SolCentral Park217-779-3100Presented by Rotary Club of Hannibal. Music, Margaritas, beer tasting, beer tent, vendors, and delicious food. $10.00/ticket. 17 and under free.
• 4:00 pm -Carson Bock- up and coming local country singer/songwriter.
• 5:00 pm -Gus Page Trio - This group from St Peter’s Missouri will leave you on your feet wanting more. Acoustic and vocals you won’t one to miss.
• 7:30 Trixie Delight- One of St. Louis’s top bands playing all your favorite’s from the 70’s 80’s 90’s and now. Trixie Delight is all about the audience having fun while being treated to some of the best music and vocals in the area.
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5:00 PMFriday Night Chalk NightJava Jive573-221-1017Stop by Java Jive every Friday night this summer for sidewalk chalk art! Kids and adults, artists and non-artists, are all welcome to express your talents on our sidewalks! Chalk is provided!
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7:30 PMInsane Sisters ShowBluff City Theaterwww.EventsHannibal.comSee description on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30
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8:00 PMLegacy Cave TourMark Twain Cave573-221-1656Celebrate 200 years of history, and Mark Twain Cave's discovery in 1819, with a candlelight tour through previously un-toured passages. This new tour focuses on bringing to light the life of the cave and the visitors who made their mark on it. This tour is only available for a limited time during our Bicentennial year. You can purchase tickets from the ticket counter at Mark Twain Cave at any time on the day of your tour.
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8:00 PMLive Music: Mike MooreMain Street Wine Stoppe573) 231-1007
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6/29Saturday, June 29th
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7:30A-12PHannibal Central Park Farmer's MarketCentral Park(573) 406-8401Fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods.
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11:00 AMHannibal Jaycees Cornhole Tournament Begins (register at 10am)Tanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgPayout will be 100% of registered teams. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (cash and trophies). Open to all ages and no pre-registration, only the day of.
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2:00 PMInsane Sisters ShowBluff City Theaterwww.EventsHannibal.comSee description on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30
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7:30 PMInsane Sisters ShowBluff City Theaterwww.EventsHannibal.comSee description on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30
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5:30 PMNTSD Headliner: Jerrod Niemann with special guest Feuding HillbilliesTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgAfter almost a decade as a major-label artist, prolific Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann has put his heart on his sleeve like never before with the patriotic anthem, “Old Glory.” From Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association and CMT Award nominations, to headlining and touring with some of Country’s hottest acts – Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban – Niemann continues to make his mark by creatively pushing boundaries while still offering a sincere nod to the legends before him.
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8:00 PMLegacy Cave TourMark Twain Cave573-221-1656See description on Friday, June 28th at 8:00
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8:00 PMLive Music: Jon BlaineMain Street Wine Stoppe573) 231-1007
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7/2Tuesday, July 2nd
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10:00 AMBOOM! The Rise & Fall of Missouri’s Black Business Districts Exhibit OpeningHannibal Public Library573-221-0222July 2nd - August 15th: BOOM! interprets the history of five Black business districts throughout the state. The exhibit will be on display at the Hannibal Free Public Library as part of the Bicentennial celebration. The five communities featured are: The Foot in Jefferson City, The Wedge in Hannibal, Sharp End in Columbia , Vine Street in Kansas City, and The Ville in St. Louis.
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7/3Wednesday, July 3rd
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1:00 PM47th Annual Pet Show by F&M BankCentral Park573-221-6424
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5:00 PMCarnival Opening SpecialTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgGrand Opening Special $20 armband 5-close
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7:00 PMRhonda Vincent and the RageTanyard Gardens573-221-2577Hannibalians know the award-winning talents of bluegrass legend Rhonda Vincent, whose voice graced the Mark Twain: Words & Music CD benefit for the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum with "Run Mississippi," a song about Hannibal's own Tom & Huck. Bluegrass fans know Rhonda Vincent & The Rage as the most award-winning band in Bluegrass music!
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7/4Thursday, July 4th
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9a-5p43rd Annual Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Craft ShowCentral Park573-221-9322A Hannibal Independence Day tradition since 1977, the Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Craft Show is an outdoor show featuring unique, hand made items from as many as 123 vendors. Also featured are food and beverages prepared and served by volunteers from the Hannibal Evening and Early Bird Kiwanis clubs, and the Hannibal High School Booster Club.
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10:00 AM4th of July ParadeTravels east on Broadway from Save-a-Lot. Turns left onto North Main St.www.HannibalJaycees.orgThe 64th Annual National Tom Sawyer days parade will take place on July 4th line up and registration start at 9am at Save A Lot parking lot and the parade starts at 10 am. Parade will travel up Broadway and turn left onto North Main St. Registration is available online hannibaljaycees.org or the morning of the parade in Save a Lot parking lot!
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12:00 PMCarnival OpensTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgGet coupons @ ticket booth good for July 4 only noon- close
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12:00 PMY-Men's Youth Mud Volleyball TournamentY-Men's Pavillionwww.ymens.org
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12:00 PMTom and Becky AnnouncementCentral Parkwww.MarkTwainMuseum.orgStop by the gazebo in central park to hear the announcement of the 2019-2020 Official Tom and Becky Ambassadors.
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12:00 PMAmerica's Hometown Pilsner LaunchMark Twain Brewing Co.573-406-1300This is the official Launch Date of our new beer "America's Hometown Pilsner," a beer brewed specially for Hannibal in celebration of the town's Bicentennial.
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2:00 PMTalent Show by Hannibal JayceesTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgSing, dance, act, and show off your talent for a chance to win prizes. Any and all types of talents are welcome including solo or group performances. Registration opens up at 1pm on July 4th in Tanyard Gardens with the Talent Show beginning at 2pm.
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2:00 PMHabfest - Hot Wing Eating ContestMark Twain Brewing Co.573-406-1300Wing eating competition open to all amateur eaters 18 years or older who are in good health. Consists of five rounds, 10 small wings per round, each round progressing in heat. Contact the brewery for more details or to sign up.
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8:00 PMJC - The New King of FunkMark Twain Brewing Co.573-406-1300JC’s sound is raw funk at its best with a heavier edge which makes his sound unique like no other. You’re sure to see a LIVE show you’ll never forget! You’ll experience being taken back in time with the greatest Funk/Soul/R&B hits using JC's own style and technique. Contact the brewery for tickets and more information.
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9:30 PMFireworksDowntown Hannibal
Fireworks are lit from Lovers Leap. Keep that in mind when lookng for the best viewing spot!
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7/5Friday, July 5th
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All DayOscar Mayer Wiener MobileCorner of Bird and Mainn/aDon't miss a photo op with the Oscar Mayer Wiener mobile!
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9a-5p43rd Annual Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Craft ShowCentral Park573-221-9322See description on Thursday, July 4th from 9a-5pm
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2:00 PMLocal, Pee-wee, & Girls Fence Painting by Hannibal Jaycees (registration at 1pm)N. Main & Hill Stwww.HannibalJaycees.orgA Hannibal Tradition for 64 years and what began Tom Sawyer Days! Don't miss the annual Nation Tom Sawyer Day Fence Paint Contest and a family tradition.
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2-7pmHannibal Cannibal Packet Pickup and Late RegistrationCorner of Main and Hillwww.HannibalCannibal.comYou forgot to register online. It's ok! Registration is $35
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2:00 PMTrike Races by Evening KiwanisTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalKiwanis.org
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5:00 PMCarnival OpensTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.org
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5:00 PMY-Men's Mud Volleyball TournamentY-Men's Pavillionwww.Ymens.org
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5:00 PMFriday Night Chalk NightJava Jive573-221-1017Stop by Java Jive every Friday night this summer for sidewalk chalk art! Kids and adults, artists and non-artists, are all welcome to express your talents on our sidewalks! Chalk is provided!
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6:30 PMNTSD Concert: American StandardTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.org$5 Cover or $20 All-Inclusive Ticket.
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8:00 PMThe Flood Brothers - LIVEMark Twain Brewing Co.573-406-1300The Flood Brothers are heavily influenced by the early Rock 'N' Roll sounds of Memphis and Deep Blues of North Mississippi, Gabe Meyer with Colin and Jacob Best add their own bend to the boogie that could only come from the muddy banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Hannibal, MO is where these boys and their music call home.
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8:00 PMLegacy Cave TourMark Twain Cave573-221-1656See description on Friday, June 28th at 8:00
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7/6Saturday, July 6th
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7:00 AMHannibal CannibalHistoric Main StreetYou think you’re good? You think you’re tough? Come try our course…IT’LL EAT YOU UP! The Cannibal is a 5/10/15K run or a 5K walk that starts in beautiful downtown Hannibal, and proceeds south along the Mississippi River and straight up one of Hannibal’s toughest hills, the infamous Lover’s Leap, before returning to the downtown area. The Cannibal is a U.S.A. Track and Field certified course.
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7:00 AMY-Men's Mud Volleyball TournamentY-Men's Pavillionwww.Ymens.org
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7:30A-12PHannibal Central Park Farmer's MarketLot East of City Hall on Broadway(573) 406-8401Fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods.
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≈9:00 AMHannibal Cannibal Fun RunHistoric Main StreetThe Fun Run is for children ages 10 and under. Everyone receives a medal and a cool T-shirt. Children can run 1/2 K (.3 mile) or 1K (.6 mile) on a closed course. Cost is $15 per child. All Fun Run registration fees benefit Hannibal Children's Center. The Fun Run immediately follows the Hannibal Cannibal (approximately 9:00 a.m.)
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9:00 AMHorseshoe Tournament by Hannibal POPS ClubRinger ParkCancelled due to damage from previous flood waters. We shared this information here to eliminate confusion.
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9a-4p43rd Annual Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Craft ShowCentral Park573-221-9322See description on Thursday, July 4th from 9a-5pm
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11:00 AMWashers Tournament by Hannibal Jaycees (registration opens at 10am)Tanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgPrizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (cash and trophies). Open to all ages and no pre-registration, only the day of.
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11:00 AMTomboy Sawyer Competition (registration begins at 10:30am)Cardiff Hill Overlooktomboy.sawyer@gmail.comHosted by Business Women of America. Girls ages 8-12.
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12:00 PMFrog Jump by Boy Scouts of America (registration begins at 10am)Tanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.org
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4:00 PMKiwanis Raffle Drawing: Fiat Pop 500, Kawasaki Mule, or $15,000, Winner's Choice!Central Parkwww.HannibalKiwanis.orgRaffle tickets are available for purchase from your friendly neighborhood Evening Kiwanis Club member, or at Central Park during the 43rd Annual Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Craft Show July 4th -6th.
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1-5 PMCarnival Opens - Family Day MatineeTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.org$20 Armband 1-5pm only. Reopens at 6pm
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2:00 PMState, National, Over 30 Fence Painting by Hannibal Jaycees (registration begins at 1pm)Tanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgA Hannibal Tradition for 64 years and what began Tom Sawyer Days! Don't miss the annual Nation Tom Sawyer Day Fence Paint Contest and a family tradition.
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5:30 PMNTSD Concert: Killer Queen and SuperJam - Throwback Night!Tanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.orgWho is ready to ROCK?! SuperJam will take us back to the rocking 80's from 7pm-10pm. Killer Queen (tribute band to Queen) takes us back to the 70's and 80's from 10:30 until midnight! Big Hair and Mustaches are a MUST. There will be a biggest hair contest for the ladies and a biggest mustache contest for the fellas, with a $100 Cash prize from Attitudes Salon going to each winner!
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6:00 PMCarnival OpensTanyard Gardenswww.HannibalJaycees.org
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6:00 PMSoul ShakerMark Twain Brewing Co.573-406-1300Soul Shaker from Quincy, IL plays Blues, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock & Southern Rock. Upbeat, Energetic, Fun.
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8:00 PMLegacy Cave TourMark Twain Cave573-221-1656See description on Friday, June 28th at 8:00
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7/7Sunday, July 7th
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12:00 PMFun Run Sunday FundayHannibal Aquatic Center(573) 221-9658Anyone who participates in Hannibal Cannibal Fun Run gets in free at the Hannibal Aquatic Center with ticket that is in their race bag for the day after the race, July 7th.