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Calendar of Events
for Marion & Ralls Counties, Missouri
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ANNUAL DOLL SHOW
Hannibal, MO |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hannibal Inn & Conference Center, 4141 Market Street
This
annual show features antique and modern dolls, teddy bears, clothing
and doll parts. Show proceeds are donated to the Shriner's Hospital.
Admission
For
more information call
217-222-7941 |
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AUTUMN
HISTORIC
FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Hannibal, MO |
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October 16 - October 17, 2010
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm
Historic District - Downtown
Hannibal
Stroll the streets of this regional favorite 1800s-themed festival
as artists, artisans, and craftsmen demonstrate and sell historic
crafts, traditional arts, fine arts and crafts. In addition there
will be street musicians playing traditional tunes, food cooked on
wood stoves, cider fresh from the apple press, and a children’s
area.
Free
For more information call 573-221-6545 or visit www.hannibalarts.com |
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50
MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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November 7 - November 8, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and Elsberry
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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50
MILES OF ART
STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR |
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March 26 - March 27, 2011
10 am - 5 pm both days
Hannibal, Louisiana and Clarksville, and Elsberry
Professional artists and artisans in the historic river towns of
Hannibal, Louisiana, Clarksville, and surrounding communities are
opening their studios, galleries, and retail spaces for their
semi-annual Studio and Gallery Tour. Sponsored by the Great River
Road Guild of Professional Artists, an outgrowth of The Provenance
Project.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132
or visit www.50milesofart.com |
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
LIFE FESTIVAL
Hannibal, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
Historic District - Downtown Hannibal
10
am - 6 pm
The city of Hannibal hosts a celebration of Mark Twain and the
beginning of the summer season in the beautiful Downtown Historic
District. Each year, the festival will focus on one of Mark Twain’s
beloved books – 2009 brings “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s
Court” to Main Street. Enjoy tasty food, art, crafts, free
performances, wine, blues and more! There will be something for
everyone.
Free
For more information call 573-573-221-2477 |
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NATIONAL
TOM SAWYER DAYS
Hannibal, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Hannibal Historic District, Riverfront and Central Parks
Sponsored by the Hannibal Jaycees, this family oriented event is
now in its 50th year. Activities include frog jumping, mud
volleyball, Tom and Becky Contest, parade, Tomboy Sawyer Contest,
10-kilometer run, arts and crafts show and fireworks launched from
the banks of the Mississippi River. Highlights include National
Fence Painting Contest and a huge fireworks display launched from
the banks of the Mississippi River on the evening of the Fourth.
For more information call 573-221-2477
or visit hannibaljaycees.org |
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MARK TWAIN
LAKE RODEO
Ralls County, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Warren G. See South Spillway, Route J
Rodeo Events begin at 8 pm
Popular attractions at this annual award-winning
rodeo include charging bulls, bucking broncos, clowns, and
refreshments. A fireworks display caps the final night.
Admission fee
For more information visit www.marktwainlakerodeo.org |
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MARION COUNTY FAIR
Palmyra, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Flower City Park & Arena, Breckenridge Street
Special events, variety of foods, parade,
4H, livestock, and agricultural exhibits.
For
more information call 573-769-3720 |
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WILD
& WACKY
ART ADVENTURE
Hannibal, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Central Park
9 am - 12 pm
This art festival features activities for children 3 to 12.
For more information call 573-221-6545 or visit www.hannibalarts.com |
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