National Tom Sawyer Days
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National Tom Sawyer Days also known as the National Tom Sawyer Days Carnival takes place in Hannibal, Missouri every year over the July 4 weekend. The festival includes contests from Mark Twain novels along with a parade, fireworks and a 10 km (6.2 mi) run.
History
National Tom Sawyer Days is a yearly event which takes place on July 4 and it is organized by the Hannibal
Events
Events at the fair include, frog jumping, fence painting, and a "Tom and Becky" look alike contest.[2] Other events include a 10 km (6.2 mi) run, a Fourth of July parade and fireworks.[4] There is a tricycling race on East Broadway Street, running along the river. Contestants wear numbered paper plates on their backs.[1]
In 1993 Competitors participated in a "Mud Volleyball Tournament" while the Mississippi River was 12 feet over flood level. There is also a Mark Twain impersonator, wearing all white, leading a parade down Broadway.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b Hendrickson, Paul (July 5, 1978). "Tom Sawyer Days in the Land of Twain". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59339-771-5. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "67th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days Carnival". Visithannibal. Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 0-471-19290-2. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ISBN 9780679454861.
- ^ "Hannibal set for National Tom Sawyer Days". St. Joseph News-Press. June 24, 1990.
- ^ Duffy, Rebecca (June 27, 2022). "National Tom Sawyer Days continue in Hannibal". WGEM. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "67th annual Tom Sawyer Days now in full swing in downtown Hannibal". Muddy River News. June 30, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- New York Times. Retrieved February 15, 2023.