national tom sawyer days

Just think, it was not that long ago that visitors planning a trip to Hannibal would have to rely on brochures or calls to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau to get an idea of what National Tom Sawyer Days is all about.  These days, if you want to know about National Tom Sawyer Days, all you have to do is do a quick YouTube search in order to see fence painting, frog jumping, mud volleyball, Tom

The Hannibal Jaycees have sent us the official guide to the 60th annual National Tom Sawyer Days! This booklet provides information on everything for this year’s celebration, including times and locations for the popular annual events, and live entertainment like the Jon Pardi concert at Tanyard Gardens.

What are some of the things you are most looking forward to during the summer of 2015? There's a good chance that a few of those things will be taking place in July. From National Tom Sawyer Days to Mary Poppins, here is a look at some of the fun upcoming events in our region for the month of July...

The Hannibal Jaycees are hard at work on the finishing touches for the 60th annual National Tom Sawyer Days. The festival officially begins on July 2, but armband night at the carnival will take place on July 1. Miller Spectacular Shows is providing the carnival for the second year at National Tom Sawyer Days. According to the Hannibal Jaycees, the crowd favorites from last year will be returning,

Every summer, on one night, the folks of Hannibal will all gather their favorite people together in yards, lawn chairs, truck beds, and even on rooftops to enjoy one of the biggest events of Tom Sawyer Days; the annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

The 20th Annual Hannibal Cannibal is Saturday, July 4 beginning at 7:00 a.m. The annual 5, 10 and 15k run and walk will again require some local roads to be closed during the event.

The Hannibal YMen's Club will be putting on the 36th annual Mississippi Mud Volleyball Tournament, with both an adult an junior event. The event takes place during Hannibal's National Tom Sawyer Days celebration.

There are a lot of great and genuinely cool things to see in this world, but some can only be seen in America's Hometown. Here's just a sampler list of some of the things that can only be found in the city of Hannibal.

The Hannibal Jaycees are accepting applications for upcoming National Tom Sawyer Days events, including the Fourth of July Parade, Hannibal's Got Talent talent show, and National Fence Painting Contest.

National Tom Sawyer Days is coming up during Fourth of July Weekend in downtown Hannibal. There are so many different types of activities associated with Tom Sawyer Days. Official events like the Fence Painting Contest and Frog Jump Contest draw enthusiasts year after year, and unofficial events that coincide with Tom Sawyer Days, like Mud Volleyball and the Hannibal Cannibal, are also among the a