Step back in time and enjoy holidays of old in historic downtown Hannibal's Victorian Festival of Christmas! Magical sights and sounds will transport you back more than a century to the wonder and enchantment of an authentic Victorian holiday celebration. Horse-drawn carriages, carolers, warm greetings and beautifully decorated storefronts will get you into the holiday spirit. Fun for the whole family, we hope you will join us during this most wonderful time of the year!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday: In-Store Specials and Events
Visit Santa from 11am-3pm and 5-7pm
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Horse & Carriage Rides (time to be announced)
Gingerbread House Contest Begins at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery
Mark Twain’s Old Fashioned Birthday Party for Kids at Mark Twain Museum, 1 p.m.
Mustache Contest at Mark Twain Museum, 3 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Visit Santa, 5-7 p.m
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Feztival of Trees, 4-8 p.m
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Visit Santa, 11am-3pm and 6:30-8pm (following the parade)
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Feztival of Trees, 10am-8pm
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Music, Marshmallows, & Mistletoe and Snowball Toss, 3-5pm,
At the Y-Men’s Pavillion
HHS Choir Department performing at 4pm
Hosted by Hannibal Park & Rec Department
Jaycees Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Feztival of Trees, 12pm-6pm
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Friday, December 8, 2023
Visit Santa, 5-7 p.m
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Feztival of Trees, 4-8 p.m
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Visit Santa, 11am-3pm and 5-8pm
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Horse & Carriage Rides (time to be announced)
Elementary School Carolers 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm
Gingerbread House Contest Judging
At the Mark Twain Museum Gallery
Feztival of Trees, 10am-8pm
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Living Windows, 5-8 p.m.
Featuring holiday themed LIVE window displays!
Food and drink vendors will be set up in the 400 block of North Main Street
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Feztival of Trees, 12pm-4pm
110 N. Main Street
Entry $2/person to enter
View many beautifully decorated and themed trees from local businesses and organizations.
Purchase tickets to enter to win one of the trees, each valued at $500 or more!
Friday, December 15, 2023
Visit Santa, 5-7 p.m
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Visit Santa, 11am-3pm and 5-7pm
Santa House located at the corner of Hill & Main Street.
Historic Holiday Home Tour, 5-8 p.m.
“Clemens Family Christmas” presentation by Henry Sweets, Mark Twain Museum, 2 p.m.
Friday, December 22, 2023
“Home for the Holidays” event featuring live music at downtown pubs and last minute shopping gift specials in stores.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
“Home for the Holidays” event featuring live music at downtown pubs and last minute shopping gift specials in stores.
