Events & Festivals

May

May 25 & 26, 2013 - Twain On Main Festival - A FREE arts and crafts festival with a Mark Twain twist in Historic Downtown Hannibal.  This year's theme is Mark Twain book, "The Prince and the Pauper". Variety of vendors, entertainment, good food and great fun!  More details at Twain on Main website.

May 25, 2013 - Memorial Lantern Float - In honor of loved ones, decorate a lantern and release it into the Mississippi during this touching ceremony at Nipper Park.  Reserve your lantern by calling the James O'Donnell Funeral Home at 573-221-8188.  Lantern decorating from 7-8pm. Lantern release at 8 pm.  Free and open to all nationalities and religious beliefs.

May 25 - July 6 Best of Missouri Hands Art Exhibit - Invitation exhibit featuring Northeast Missouri general and juried members of Best of Missouri Hands organization.  Located at the Hannibal Arts Council.  Free Exhibit  • 573-221-6545 • HannibalArts.com

 May 29 -Hannibal Cavemen Game - Watch America's pastime and enjoy an evening at the ballpark! Family Fun at Clemens Field!  Cavemen vs. Danville  • 7:05 pm • 573-221-1010

May 30 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010 This month features the bank "Steppin' Back" • Museum Website

June

June 6 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. This week's band is "Fanfare • Museum Website

June 8, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk  Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

June 13 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Band is Lyal Strickland  • Museum Website

June 14, 2013 - YMen's Club Down By the River - Enjoy live music at the Y Men's Pavilion, 105 Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal; Must be 21; 5-midnight • 573-221-0154.

June 15 & 16, 2013 - Hannibal Art Fair -Browse a wide variety of wares by many artists and artisans, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, photography, furniture and much more.  Booths are set up in beautiful downtown Hannibal.  Find out more informatin and register to win a weekend getaway at HannibalArtfFair.com

June 20 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Band is Kansas City Streetband  • Museum Website

June 24, 2013 - Hemmings Motor News' The GREAT RACE will make an overnight stop in Hannibal as the racers compete on a nine day time/speed/distance road rally!  Cars built prior to 1969 are eligible, with most entries having been manufactured before WWII.  2012 entries included at 1907 Renault and a 1914 Model T.  Come out to welcome teams from 100 classic and vintage cars as their arrive in historic downtown.  Meet and greet the drivers and their navigators. Day-long activities will begin at 10a.m. There will be a car show, variety of vendors, swap meet, performers.  Winners of the race will receive $50,000 of the $150,000 total purse, based on 100 entries.  Once in Hannibal, cars will stay parked for several hours to allow spectators to visit with the participants and to look at the cars.  It is common for kids to climb in the cars for a first-hand look.   • For more information including lodging, please call 573-221-2477. • greatrace.com 

June 27 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Music by James Armstrong  • Museum Website

June 2013 - Juneteenth Celebration - details TBA.

July

July 3-7, 2013 - Hannibal Jaycee's 58th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days - A Hannibal tradition for over 50 years, this family-friendly festival is the highlight of the summer.  Fence painting competitions, a parade, craft fair, carnival, fireworks over the river - the fun doesn't end!  More details can be found here - National Tom Sawyer Days. Sign up today to represent your state in the National Fence Painting Contest! • 573-221-2477

July 4 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Music by King Omowale and the Majestic Lions • Museum Website

July 6, 2013 - Hannibal Cannibal 10/5K Run/Walk - Downtown Hannibal by the Tom & Huck statue. 7a.m. • 573-221-0154

July 7, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels.  Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal!  Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

July 11 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Music by Lucky Old Sons • Museum Website

July 12, 2013 - YMen's Club Down By the River - Enjoy live music at the Y Men's Pavilion, 105 Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal; Must be 21; 5-midnight • 573-221-0154.

July 13, 2013 Shredfest -Huckleberry Skateboard Ramp Park • 573-221-0154 Free to the public.  Registration starts at noon. www.hannibalparks.com

July 13, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

July 18 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Music by Dr. G and the Mudcats • Museum Website

July 19, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

July 25 - Music Under the Stars • The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosts this free outdoor summer concert  series in front of the Boyhood Home, 208 Hill St. 573-221-9010. Music by Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle & Jerry Salley • Museum Website

August

August 3, 2013 - Mark Twain Corvette Club All Corvette Car Show, hosted by the Mark Twain Corvette Club in downtown Hannibal. • 573-221-2477

August 4, 2013 - Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Docking - 6 am - 6pm journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this new paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

August 9, 2013 - YMen's Club Down By the River - Enjoy live music at the Y Men's Pavilion, 105 Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal; Must be 21; 5-midnight • 573-221-0154.

August 10, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

August 18, 2013 - Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Docking - 6 am - 6pm journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this new paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

August 24, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - 5 pm - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

September

September 6, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

September 13, 2013 - YMen's Club Down By the River - Enjoy live music at the Y Men's Pavilion, 105 Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal; Must be 21; 5-midnight • 573-221-0154.

September 14, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

September 30, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October

October 2013 - Jaycees Haunted House Open  every Friday and Saturday in October, your most gruesome nightmares will come (back) to life in downtown Hannibal. • 573-231-2630 • www.hannibaljaycees.org

October 7, 2013 - Hannibal Public Schools' Big Truck & Safety Night Come out to see the really big trucks! Will take place on the Hannibal Middle School parking lot • 573-221-2477

October 8, 2013 - 65th Annual Hannibal Band Day - Area High School and Middle School bands parade down Broadway & Main Streets, 3-5p.m. • 573-221-5840, ext. 4155

October 11, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October 11& 12 2013 Jaycees Haunted House Open  every Friday and Saturday in October, your most gruesome nightmares will come (back) to life in downtown Hannibal. Begins at 7 pm, 320 S. 3rd St. • 573-231-2630 • www.hannibaljaycees.org

October 12, 2013 - Hannibal Uncorked Fall Wine Pub Crawl Wine, food and music in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October 12, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

October 14, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October 19-20, 2013 - 37th Annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival - Stroll the streets among artisans demonstrating lifestyles and folk arts of the mid-1800’s. Enjoy the sounds of street musicians, storytellers, and the smell of food and beverages prepared over wood fires. Historic Downtown. Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m. & Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m. • 573-221-6545 • HannibalArts.com

October 20 - Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Docking - 2pm ourney back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this new paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October 25, 2013 - American Queen Riverboat Docking 8 am - noon - Journey back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this majestic paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

October 25 & 26 2013 Jaycees Haunted House Open  every Friday and Saturday in October, your most gruesome nightmares will come (back) to life in downtown Hannibal. Begins at 7 pm, 320 S. 3rd St. • 573-231-2630 • www.hannibaljaycees.org

October 2013- Pumpkins in the Park - Bring a pumpkin and decorate it! Other fun activities planned. Will take place in Nipper Park from 4-6p.m. • 573-221-0154 •

November

November 1 - Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Docking - 2pm ourney back to the era of luxurious steamship travels. Escape to the Mississippi River and see this new paddlewheeler in the port of Hannibal! Glascock's Landing, foot of Hill St. in Downtown Hannibal • 573-221-2477

November 2 & 3, 2013 - 50 Miles of Art  - Watch artisans at work and professional artists open up their private studios during this beautiful weekend of art in Hannibal, Louisiana and Clarksville • 573-221-6545

November 9 - Veteran's Parade - Join us as we salute our Veterans.  Parade starts at Broadway & 10th St. 573-221-2477

November 9 - Freedom 5K - sign up today!  573-221-9010, ext. 404

November 9, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

December

December 14, 2013 - Hannibal's Hometown Christmas - Living windows, Honor Tree, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and so much more! • 573-221-2477

December 14, 2013 Second Saturday Artwalk 5 - 8 pm. Hannibal’s downtown galleries are the place to be each second Saturday.  Wander from gallery to gallery and enjoy special guest artists, food, friends and extended hours. Whether you come with friends or come alone, you’ll have a great time. • 573-221-6545

*Dates & locations subject to change. Please call to verify.