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60th Annual
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TOM SAW Y ER DAYS
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July 2 - 5 2015
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NTSD CO-CHAIRMEN
Chris Powell & Chris Harsell
WASHERS TOURNAMENT
Darrell McCoy
FENCE PAINTING
SET UP
Jenny Pabst, Sarah Powell
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Curt Maple
SECURITY
Chris Powell & Bryan Hammock
Tricia Suter, TJ Suter
HANNIBAL’S GOT TALENT
MANPOWER
PARADE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Jennifer Foster, Emma Dooley
Jamie Bergheger, Jamie McCoy
Jamie McCoy
BOOKLET
BEVERAGE
Kami Harsell
Sam Calicotte
FINANCE
BOOTHS
Rhonda Stevenson
Lea Irick
HANNIBAL JAYCEES
A Leadership
Training Organization
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Adrienne Abright
2015 OFFICERS
President - Kami Harsell
1st VP - Jenny Pabst
2nd VP - Adrienne Abright
3rd VP - Chris Powell
Treasurer - Rhonda Stevenson
Secretary - Jamie Sue Bergheger
Chairman of the Board - Jamie McCoy
Board - Beth Allen
Board - Zach Foster
Board - Curt Maple
Board - Darrell McCoy
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LOCAL JAYCEE PROJECTS
National Tom Sawyer Days
Punt Pass and Kick
Jaycees Haunted House
Adopt A Highway
Wing Ding
Scholarship Fund
Budweiser Chili Cookoff
Glad Tidings
Epic Music Showcase
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Washers Tournament
Zombie Run
Christmas Parade
Welcome to the 60th annual
National Tom Sawyer Days!
We’’re excited that you’’ve chosen
to spend some time with us in
America’’s Hometown.
This is the absolute best time of
the year to be in Hannibal and we
hope you enjoy your stay. While
you’’re here be sure to check out
all the events during our 3 day
festival. There’’s something for everyone, both young and old, from the
Tom & Becky and fence painting contests to the frog jump. Some more
old favorites will be back as well, like the reworks and our annual parade
down Broadway. We will also be back with our live entertainment each
evening at Tanyard Gardens.
A special thank you is in order for our gracious sponsors because without
their support we wouldn’’t be celebrating the 60th National Tom Sawyer
Days. Our committee members and the other service organizations
deserve a round of applause. It is through their countless volunteer
hours each year that makes this event even possible.
We also want to recognize those that serve our great nation each day and
allow us the freedom to celebrate our independence.
Thank you and enjoy the 60th National Tom Sawyer Days!
Chris Harsell & Christopher Powell
60th National Tom Sawyer Days Chairmen
The City of Hannibal would like to welcome
you to our community for National Tom
Sawyer Days. We hope you and your
family enjoy your stay, all the events and
activities, our shops and tourist attractions,
our restaurants and hotels and all the
wonderful sights to see. Please enjoy your
stay, have fun, stay cool and don’’t keep us
a secret.
Roy Hark
Mayor
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Jeff LaGarce
City Manager
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Table Of Contents
WELCOME .......................................................................................................................................................3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ............................................................................................................................. 5-6
DOWNTOWN HANNIBAL MAP....................................................................................................................7
FENCE PAINTING CONTESTS............................................................................................................... 10-12
EVENTS & FUN FOR ALL ...................................................................................................................... 14-32
Parade ...............................................................................................................................................14
Miller Spectacular Shows ...........................................................................................................15
Tanyard Gardens – Evening Entertainment .................................................................. 17-19
39th Annual Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Crafts Festival ....................................................21
Horseshoe Tournament ..............................................................................................................21
43rd Annual Pet Show .................................................................................................................22
36th Annual Mississippi Mud Volleyball Tournament ......................................................22
Hannibal’s Got Talent Show .......................................................................................................23
FAMILY NIGHT - Comedy/Hypnosis Show featuring Brian Madrid
& Pyro Pat Productions................................................................................................................24
Hannibal Cannibal ........................................................................................................................25
The Fun Run.....................................................................................................................................25
Frog Jumping Contest .................................................................................................................26
Washers Tournament ...................................................................................................................26
Tricycle Races ..................................................................................................................................27
Tomboy Sawyer..............................................................................................................................27
Baby Contest / Junior Queen & Mr. Hannibal Pageant ....................................................28
Tom & Becky Contest ............................................................................................................ 30-31
Fireworks Display ..........................................................................................................................32
Ladies Night ....................................................................................................................................32
NATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS COMMITTEE..........................................................................................34
ARTS & CRAFTS ........................................Bill Webber ....................................... (573) 221-9322 [email protected]
* BABY CONTEST......................................Barb Stewart .................................... (573) 221-5414 [email protected]
FENCE PAINTING CONTESTS......................Jenny Pabst ...................................... (573) 795-6577 [email protected]
FROG JUMPING CONTEST .........................Chris Doyle........................................ (573) 248-4458 [email protected]
HANNIBAL CANNIBAL ..............................Angela Wilcoxson.............................. (573) 629-3567 [email protected]
HANNIBAL’S GOT TALENT SHOW...............Jen Foster ......................................... (573) 231-2630 [email protected]
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT ......................Dick Dooley ....................................... (573) 248-1335 [email protected]
MUD VOLLEYBALL ...................................Pete Friesen ...................................... (573) 221-0586 .................. ymcaofhannibal.org/mud.php
THE FUN RUN...........................................Angie Wilcoxson ............................... (573) 629-3567 [email protected]
PARADE ...................................................Jamie Sue Bergherger ...................... (573) 822-4591 [email protected]
PET SHOW ...............................................Joy McPike ........................................ (573) 221-6424 .............................. [email protected]
* TOM & BECKY ........................................Melissa Cummins .............................. (573) 795-4559 ............. [email protected]
* TOMBOY SAWYER..................................Anna Lemon ..................................... (573) 406-7650 [email protected]
TRICYCLE RACE ........................................Buzz Ballinger................................... (573) 221-8615 [email protected]
WASHERS TOURNAMENT .........................Darrell McCoy.................................... (573) 231-6484 [email protected]
*Pre-registration required for this event
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401 N 3rd Street | Hannibal, Missouri, 63401
Phone: (573) 248-1150 | Fax: (573) 248-1155
Toll Free Reservations: (800) 780-7234
4000 Market Street | Hannibal, Missouri, 63401
Phone: (573) 406-0330 | Fax: (573) 406-0700 | Toll Free Reservations: (877) 410-6667
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
6:00 pm Carnival opens (Arm Band Night) - Lyon St.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
If you would like to help sponsor the fireworks display, visit our website
www.hcpg.org OR send your donation payable to:
F.A.C.T. For the benefit of Hannibal Fireworks
#4 Melgrove Lane, Hannibal, MO 63401
All donations will be tax-deductible.
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
12:30 am
Pet Show - Registration - F&M Bank - Central Park
Carnival opens - Lyon St.
Pet Show - Central Park
Y Men’s Mud Volleyball Youth Tournament - Y Men’s Pavilion - Hill St.
Tanyard Gardens Gates open - 3rd & Lyon St.
- “Ladies Night” - Ladies get 2 free drinks on us!
Music Under The Stars
Blacktop South - Tanyard Gardens - $10 at gate/$8 in advance/$20 VIP
Madd Hoss Jackson
Tanyard Gardens closes - 3rd & Lyon St.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Inside Tanyard Gardens •• Thursday, July 2nd
Ladies, come enjoy the high-energy entertainment of Blacktop South and Madd
Hoss Jackson and receive 2 free drinks with your ticket purchase compliments
of the Hannibal Jaycees. Tanyard Gardens will be open from 5:30 p.m. - 12:30
a.m. We hope to see you there!
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9:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:30-7:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Arts & Crafts show - Kiwanis - Central Park - open until 6:00 pm
Carnival opens - Lyon St.
Kiwanis Tricycle Race registration - Mark Twain Apts lot - Church St.
Kiwanis Tricycle Races
Hannibal Cannibal Registration/Packet Pickup - North St.
Y Men’s Mud Volleyball - Y Men’s Pavilion - Hill St.
Tomboy Sawyer contest - old bridge approach - North St.
Local & State Fence Painting Contest - Jaycees- Main & Hill St.
Over 30 Fence Painting Contest - Jaycees - Main & Hill St.
Tanyard Gardens Gates open - 3rd & Lyon St.
Natalie Stovall and the Drive - Tanyard Gardens - Lyon St.
$25 at gate/ $20 advance /$45 VIP
9:00 pm Jon Pardi - Tanyard Gardens
12:30 am Tanyard Gardens closes - 3rd & Lyon St.
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Saturday, July 4, 2015
5:30-6:45 am
7:00 am
7:30 am-8:30 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am-4:00 pm
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Dusk
10:00 pm
12:30 am
Hannibal Cannibal Registration - North St.
Hannibal Cannibal - North & Main St.
Y Men’s Mud Volleyball - Y Men’s Pavilion - Hill St.
Fun Run - North & Main St.
Arts & Crafts - Kiwanis - Central Park - open until 6:00 pm
Horseshoe Tournament Qualifer - Ringer Park - POPS Club
Parade - Broadway - Jaycees - Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Run
Carnival opens - Lyon St.
Tom & Becky Announcement - Mark Twain Museum - Central Park
Frog Jump - Mark Twain Apts lot - Church St. - Boy Scouts
Washers Tournament registration - Tanyard Gardens - Lyon St.
Washers Tournament - Tanyard Gardens - Lyon St.
Comedy Hypnotist - Brian Madrid - Tanyard Gardens
Hannibal’s Got Talent - Registration - Tanyard Gardens
Hannibal’s Got Talent - Tanyard Gardens
National Fence Painting Contest - Jaycees - Hill & Main St.
Tanyard Gardens closes - 3rd & Lyon St.
Tanyard Gardens reopens - Family Fun Night
(donations accepted for cover charge)
Comedy Hypnotist - Brian Madrid - Tanyard Gardens
Fireworks show
Pyro Pat Productions - Fire juggling show - Tanyard Gardens
Tanyard Gardens closes - 3rd & Lyon St.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am-Finish
4:00 pm
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Y Men’s Mud Volleyball - Y Men’s Pavilion - Hill St.
Arts & Crafts - Kiwanis - Central Park - open until 4:00 pm
Horseshoe Tournament - Ringer Park - POPS Club
Raffle Drawing for Jeep Patriot, Kawasaki Mule,
or $15,000 cash winners choice - Kiwanis Central Park
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Mark Twain Museum Salutes
60 Years of Tom & Becky
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John Maune & Riley Stevenson
Nathan Lewton & Ashlyn Nichols
Lucas Cline & Brooke Burton
Logan Locke & Jessica Taylor
Austin Janes & Salwa Mikhail
Alexander Addison & Paige Cummins
Matt Karr & Candice Howe
Christian Locke & Mikayla Todd
Austin Carter & Lainey Harrison
Ben Dunn & Camille Hackamack
Brandon Mundle & Emma Hayden
Eric Greenwald & Steffani Lane
Eric Murphy & Brittany Crane
Ben Gentry & Amber Carter
Eric Skeen & Megan Patterson
Ben Richardson & Clare Blase
Jonathan Borgmeyer & Cassidy Leonard
Patrick Birkholz & Angelique Redington
Geoffrey Morthland & Krissy Willett
David White & Jonna Trower
Grant Ewert & Whitney Locke
George Walley III & Jennifer Burt
Christopher Patterson & Kristina Wooten
Nathaniel Beucke & Elizabeth Minor
Craig Cox & Laura Murphy
Philip Briscoe & Regan Bramblett
Eric Willms & Julie Comer
Andy Briscoe & Paula Harding
Chris Comer & Kerri Lauterbach
Eric Durr & Elizabeth Brown
Justin Hudson & Faye Walterscheid
Travis Tamerius & Whitney Taylor
Jason Cruse & Stephanie Steele
Darin Powell & Laurel Ann Scott
Devon McClain & Janet Meadows
Jim Cary & Cindy Mosely
Darren Foster & Kim Zeiger
Tom Schwartz & Susan Kay Thompson
Danny Hastings & Jeannie Engel
Curtis Burton & Laurie Barger
James Pierceall & Cynthia Dwyer Speer
James Nemes & Sharlin Ellen Haden
Stephen Pierceall & Rebecca Bleigh
Dennis Fletcher & Beth Ann Benney
Brent Beard & Lynn Shores
Mike Best & Rita Osbourn
Mark Beckner & Jane Mulhern
John Webdell & Mary Beth Orscheln Smith
James Bleigh and Gwen Benney
Bill Fantz & Debbie Pippenger Harris
Eddie Glascock & Faye Garner Bleigh
John Maupin & Dorian Strong Pickering
Robert Cavanaugh & Mary Lou Till
Mike Wickens & LauraHaugh
Larry Forehand & Connie Utterback
Bill Hoffmann & Cheryl Greening (Rebecca McUmber)
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The Mark Twain Museum salutes
the young men and women who
have represented Hannibal as Tom
and Becky, the official goodwill
ambassadors of the Chamber. On
this coming July 4th weekend, the
Tom and Becky program will mark
its 60th Anniversary.
Saluting those who have served
on the Tom and Becky program as
managers and coordinators:
Naomi Gottman
Joy Briscoe
Connie McClain
Judy Trower
Debbie Francis
Annette Greenwald
Melissa Cummins
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Tom & Becky Contest
Each year seventh grade students in Hannibal Middle
School, Parochial schools and Homeschooled, are invited
to sign up to compete in the Tom & Becky Program. The
contestants will complete a six-month judging process
starting with presenting a speech before a panel familiar
the program. The Committee selects 12 boys and 12
girls who will continue forward towards the title of Tom
& Becky.
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The 12 semi-finalists will then be given a written test that
includes questions about Mark Twain, Hannibal and it’s
history and tourism. Following the test each contestant
completes a 10-minute interview before a selection panel
of 5 judges. Five boys and five girls are then selected as
finalists and begin preparation of their costumes, a twoday orientation and final judging with out of town judges.
TANYARD GARDENS
FENCE PAINTING SITE
MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
PET SHOW
MUD VOLLEYBALL
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
HANNIBAL CANNIBAL 5K/10K RUN
THE FUN RUN
The announcement of the “Official Tom & Becky” is made
immediately following the parade on July 4th when the
reigning Tom Sawyer places a kiss upon the new Becky’s
cheek and presents her with the official slate and the
reigning Becky Thatcher selects the new Tom with a kiss
and presentation of the official fishing pole.
WASHERS TOURNAMENT
TRICYCLE RACES
FROG JUMP
TOMBOY SAWYER
TOM & BECKY ANNOUNCEMENT
HANNIBAL’S GOT TALENT
COMEDY / HYPNOSIS SHOWS
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During the course of their year, all 10 finalists will make appearances locally, around the state and across the nation.
Tom and Becky have visited Elmira, New York to see the gravesite of the Clemens, to Calaveras County in California
for the International Frog Jumping Jubilee, Victorville, California for the Huck Finn Bluegrass Jubilee, to Tom Sawyer
Day in Hartford, Connecticut, Disney World and as far as Bermuda. Other appearances include greeting the “Mighty
Riverboats”, welcoming tour groups, visiting with tourists in the Historic District, representing Hannibal in parades
around the tri-states and promoting Mark Twain
as Hannibal’s Goodwill Ambassadors. In a busy
year, Hannibal’s Tom & Becky and four alternates
will make 200 – 300 appearances.
The program, which began in 1956 by the
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce, salutes the 340
boys and girls who have served as Tom and Becky
Goodwill Ambassadors. This year marks the 60th
Anniversary of the Tom and Becky Program and
the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is
proud to continue this long tradition in “America’s
Hometown”, Hannibal, Missouri.
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Miss Hannibal Pageant
Welcome to one of Hannibal’’s largest celebrations!
Andi Hudson
(left)
Miss Mark Twain
Scarlett McMullen
(right)
Taylor Blackwell
Miss Hannibal’s
Outstanding Teen
Amanda Lewis
Miss Mark Twain
Outstanding Teen
Miss Hannibal
Miss Hannibal Pageant presents
BABY CONTEST
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Registration at 8:30 a.m. – Contest begins at 9:00 a.m.
JR. QUEEN & MR. HANNIBAL PAGEANT
Saturday, immediately following the Baby Contest
We look forward to helping you, ““Write Your Own Story””. Your
““story”” during National Tom Sawyer Days may take many forms.
Perhaps you are participating in our nationally-recognized
fence painting contest, enjoying the arts & crafts fair or
watching the annual parade. You may have planned a fun-lled
family weekend, complete with a Mark Twain Cave tour, minigolf, shopping the quaint boutiques in historic downtown and
watching reworks over the Mississippi.
No matter what you choose to do during National Tom Sawyer
Days, please know we are here to help with any questions you
may have. For more information on attractions and events in
Hannibal, stop by the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau at
505 North Third Street or go to our website, VisitHannibal.com.
Hannibal Middle School
Gail Bryant
Director –– Hannibal Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Deadline for Pageant entries: June 20, 2015 (for ages 3-8)*
Early entries for Baby Contest: June 20, 2015 (0-35 months)
Late entries are accepted on Baby Contest only
*For more information call: Barbara Stewart (573) 221-5414
Hannibal’’s Little King and Queens
LITTLE
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Tucker Danehy
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LITTLE MISS
Sawyer Smith
HANNIBAL
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Peyton Edwards
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LITTLE TOT
Mildred Stewart
Artwork by: Brenda Beck Fisher, MOWS
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Tom Sawyer Days
originated in 1956
with the first Tom
Sawyer fence
painting contest
sponsored by the
Hannibal Jaycees
and the first “Tom
& Becky” contest sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce. The original event took place in May
and was an out-growth of a tour of 1200 St. Louis
Missouri children sponsored by KETC-TV, the St.
Louis based educational television station. The
fence painting and Tom & Becky contest were
planned to add color to the event.
In 1959, the event was moved to July 4th
when Independence Day was proclaimed “Tom
Sawyer Days” through a joint proclamation of
Hannibal Mayor Clyde Toalson, Missouri Governor
James T. Blair and Illinois Governor William
Stratton. Moving the event combined all of the
Tom Sawyer activities with the Hannibal Jaycees’
annual fireworks display, creating one great
holiday.
In 1961, “National Tom Sawyer Days” was
born through a joint congressional resolution
sponsored by Missouri Senators Stuar t
Symington and Edward Long and Missouri
Congressman Clarence Cannon. The chartering
resolution stated the celebration is dedicated
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to the recognition of that most lovable, yet
unpredictable phenomenon of our American
society, the small boy and his fascination for the
big river as immortalized by Mark Twain. Here,
amid the echoes of the Tom Sawyers and Huck
Finns of Clemens’ day as the events of the past
are re-enacted, visitors discover that the charm
preserved by the author still lives in every boy
or everyone who ever was a boy.
The fence painting contest is the core event of
National Tom Sawyer Days and includes several
days of events. All local contestants compete in
the first event to advance to the national contest.
A second event is held for contestants from all
over Missouri who also advance to compete in
the national contest. The national event is the
final event. The winner of the national event
receives the Governor’s trophy which may be
presented to his state’s governor and displayed
in the state capitol for one year. The trophy is
returned each year for the next contest.
The National Fence Painting Contest is a three
part event with contestants receiving points for
authenticity of costume, speed, and painting
quality. Contestants are encouraged to read “The
Adventures of Tom Sawyer” to attempt to capture
a realistic look for their costume. These areas are
judged by local dignitaries, distinguished guests
and the previous year’s champion.
FENCE PAINTING WINNERS
The top 3 placing painters in the local, state and
national fence painting contests receive a plaque
and nice prizes. The national champion also receives
the Govenor’s Trophy to take to his home state!
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Parking lot at the corner of 3rd & Church Streets
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hannibal
Friday, July 3rd •• Registration: 1:00 p.m. •• Races 1:30 p.m.
Races are open to all kids from three to six years young. Separate races are held for
kids with regular tricycles and those with ““Big Wheels.”” No chain drives are permitted.
Trophies are awarded to the top three nishers in each of the eight categories.
The races begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3rd. Racers must register at the track between
1:00 & 1:30 p.m.
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Registration begins at 3:30 p.m.;
Contest: 4:00 p.m.
Tomboy Sawyer, sponsored by
the Business Women of Missouri
- Hannibal Local, will be held
on Friday, July 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 3:30 p.m.
The Tomboy Sawyer Contest was
started in 1976 as an alternative
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““Becky Thatcher”” image.
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Events for this contest include the Minnow Catch, Watermelon Seed Spitting, Bubble Gum
Blowing, Gunnysack Race and Sling Shot Target Shooting. Winners of each of these events
are recognized with a ribbon. On the basis of points earned in each event, a Tomboy Sawyer is
chosen. Prizes are awarded to her and to the 2nd and 3rd runners up. Each contestant receives a
T-shirt for participating in this event. Also, for any contestant wishing to participate, a costume
contest is also held. A prize is awarded to the girl who looks the most like a Tomboy Sawyer.
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The
Jumping Contest
Sponsored by
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 100
July 4th, Register: 10:00 a.m.; Contest: 12:00 p.m.
The Frog Jumping Contest is based on Mark
Twain’’s first popular short story, ““The
Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.””
While living in Angels Camp, California, Twain
heard the wonderful tale and wrote it down for
later publication.
The Jumping Contest is scheduled rain or shine, beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday,
July 4th. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
There will be two categories, 5 years of age and younger or 6 years and older.
The frog may be one the child has captured for the contest or one rented from the Boy
Scouts for a $3.00 donation. The frogs will be turned in after the event and they will
be returned to their natural habitat.
Three prizes are awarded in each age division. Children can pre-register for the event
by email at [email protected] from June 1st thru June 25th. You must include
the child’’s name, parent’’s name, age, phone number, and address. Entry fees can be
mailed to 3430 Fox Run Lane, Hannibal, MO 63401. Registration fee is $3.00. You may
also register the afternoon of the jump.
Inside Tanyard Gardens
Saturday, July 4th, Registration: Noon, Play: 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by The Hannibal Jaycees
$20.00 Entry Fee per team. Cash prizes awarded.
(Amount based on a minimum participation of 40 teams)
First Place: $500.00 | Second Place: $250.00 | Third Place: $100.00
““Come on down, toss some washers and have some fun!””
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YEAR
NAME
CITY
STATE
1959 .................................Wayne Walseman ............................. Wheaton................................... Illinois
1960 .................................Harold Merrill ..................................... Decatur ..................................... Illinois
1961 .................................John Shiel............................................ Decatur ..................................... Illinois
1962 .................................James Dodge ..................................... Decatur ..................................... Illinois
1963 .................................Kevin Bythe ........................................ Decatur ..................................... Illinois
1964 .................................Robert Stahl ....................................... Niantic ....................................... Illinois
1965 .................................Mike Fohey ......................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1966 .................................Richard VanAbel ............................... Madison.................................... Wisconsin
1967 .................................John Sharkey ..................................... Bay St. Louis ............................ Mississippi
1968 .................................Steve Rampy ...................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1969 .................................Mark Westcott ................................... New Orleans ........................... Louisiana
1970 .................................David DeLaPorte .............................. Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1971 .................................Dan Benson ........................................ Decatur ..................................... Illinois
1972 .................................Todd Lear ............................................ Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1973 .................................Charles Campbell ............................. Gretna ....................................... Louisiana
1974 .................................Tom Powell ......................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1975 .................................Steve Ehrhardt................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1976 .................................Doug Kestner..................................... Hull ............................................. Illinois
1977 .................................Stan Ehrhardt..................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1978 .................................Kevin Allen.......................................... Quincy....................................... Illinois
1979 .................................D J Bridgeman ................................... Quincy....................................... Illinois
1980 .................................Ray Calhoon ....................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1981 .................................Tommy Hines ..................................... Rochester ................................. Minnesota
1982 .................................Doug Zmolek ..................................... Rochester ................................. Minnesota
1983 .................................Matt Baade ......................................... Cedar Rapids........................... Iowa
1984 .................................Chris Jurgens ..................................... Raleigh ...................................... North Carolina
1985 .................................Chris Johnson .................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1986 .................................Chad Behymer................................... Independence ........................ Missouri
1987 .................................Richie Fredd ....................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1988 .................................Darryn Young..................................... Scottsdale ................................ Arizona
1989 .................................Scott McEndree................................. Minnetonka............................. Minnesota
1990 .................................Tony Youngblood ............................. Mayfield.................................... Kentucky
1991 .................................Gil Remillong ..................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1992 .................................Patrick Murphy .................................. Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1993 .................................Irah Howe ............................................ Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1994 .................................Brian Lewton ...................................... Raytown ................................... Missouri
1995 .................................Ryan Doolan....................................... New Berlin ............................... Wisconsin
1996 .................................Chad Ledbetter ................................. Hannibal ................................... Missouri
1997 .................................Dustin Imgarten ............................... Moberly .................................... Missouri
1998 .................................Chris Krueger ..................................... Sauk Rapids ............................. Minnesota
1999 .................................Phillip Brown...................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2000 .................................Brandon Backus ................................ Becker ....................................... Minnesota
2001 .................................Eric Greenwald .................................. Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2002 .................................Ross Hein ............................................. New London ........................... Missouri
2003 .................................Michael Hamiltion............................ Frankford.................................. Missouri
2004 .................................Ted Myers ............................................ Becker ....................................... Minnesota
2005 .................................Aaron Begley ..................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2006 .................................Carson Hein ........................................ New London ........................... Missouri
2007 .................................Alex Dowil ........................................... New London ........................... Missouri
2008 .................................Wesley Hjelm ..................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2009 .................................Zach Ostgaard ................................... Silverado .................................. California
2010 .................................Dylan Behl........................................... New London ........................... Missouri
2011 .................................Dawson Walden ................................ Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2012 .................................Keaton Bartz....................................... Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2013 .................................Tyler Stevenson................................. Hannibal ................................... Missouri
2014 .................................Kadin Hudelson ................................ Hannibal ................................... Missouri
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Come Try our Course...
It’’ll Eat You up!
THE 20 TH ANNUAL
HANNIBAL CANNIBAL
(Guys & Gals)
Friday, July 3rd
Immediately following the State Fence Painting Contest
Don’’t miss the Hannibal Jaycees’’ ““Over 30”” Fence Painting
Contest. This is a contest where the ““Big Boys”” and the
ladies take to the boards. It’’s time to show off your skills
and not worry about the mess! Anything can happen and
usually does! Contest will be judged on costume, speed and
accuracy! $50.00 prize for 1st place & $25.00 prize
for 2nd place.
Special Thanks to:
5 / 1 0 / 1 5 K R u nth& 5 K Wa l k
Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 am
Pre-Registration & Packet Pickup: Friday, July 3rd,
2:00 - 7:00 pm & Saturday, July 4th, 5:30 - 6:45 am.
You think you’re good? You think you’re tough? Come try our course…IT’LL EAT YOU UP!
The Cannibal is a 5/10/15K run or a 5K walk that starts in beautiful downtown Hannibal,
and proceeds south along the Mississippi River and straight up one of Hannibal’s toughest
hills, the infamous Lover’s Leap, before returning to the downtown area. The Cannibal is a
U.S.A. Track and Field certified course.
All proceeds from the 2015 Hannibal Cannibal
will benefit Hannibal Regional Hospital
Foundation’s Legacy Campaign, which is
raising funds for our endowment. This
endowment is a key resource for funding
important projects and services in the future.
For more information or
to register online, visit
hannibalcannibal.com or call the Hannibal
Regional Hospital Foundation at 573-629-3577.
THE FUN RUN
Saturday, July 4th at 9:00 am
The Fun Run is a wonderful event for children 10 and
under. The entry fee is $15 and every child will receive
a medal and a cool t-shirt. Children can run 1/2 K (.3
mile) or 1 K (.6 mile) on a closed course. All proceeds
benefit the Hannibal Children’s Center.
The Genuine Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company,
for Sponsoring the Fence Painting Contests
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FAMILY NIGHT
July 4th: Tanyard Gardens Opens at 6:30 pm
Cover charge is a donation to benet the Jaycees year-round philanthropic efforts.
Come down to Tanyard Gardens for an evening of family entertainment including the
Comedy Hypnosis Show featuring Brian Madrid all the way from Las Vegas starting at
7:30. After Brian is done entertaining the crowd, stick around and watch the annual
Fireworks Show from one of the best seats in Hannibal. Bring your own chair and enjoy
this favorite Fourth of July tradition with us. After the reworks, we will have even more
““re”” with a special performance by Pyro Pat Productions. The Hannibal Jaycees are
excited to close out the 60th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days with this evening packed
full of fun family entertainment!
Discover the power
of your own mind
with Brian Madrid!
July 4th –– 2 showtimes
–– 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Tanyard Gardens Stage
Come watch your friends or even yourself become the stars of this special event:
Comedy Hypnosis Show Experience. Audience Volunteers will undergo a complete
transformation. The actions that Brian puts them through are hilarious to the
audience members, but to those on stage it becomes their reality and one of the
best times of their lives. Brian was professionally trained in Las Vegas. For video
and pictures of past shows visit www.comedystagehypnosis.net
Pyro Pat Productions
July 4th – 10:00 p.m. – Tanyard Gardens Stage
a local group of performers with years of experience
who love to dazzle and interact with their audience.
The crowd draws quickly so be sure to get there early
for your chance to watch dance and martial arts
combined with the intensity of fire! Watch performers
Pyro Pat, Jynx and Krispy provide their unique style,
grace and charisma to the show. This fire performance
is sure to be a one of a kind experience that will leave you
breathless.
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Inside Tanyard Gardens
Saturday, July 4th
Registration: 2:00 p.m.
Show: 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by
Grab your friends, your favorite lawn chair and join the Mark Twain
Museum for Music Under the Stars! The Museum’s free outdoor
concert series is held every Thursday at 7pm on Historic Hill Street
between Sam’s boyhood home and the Becky Thatcher House.
Music Under the Stars welcomes the Ironweed Bluegrass Band
to the stage on July 2. Bringing a mix of bluegrass, good ol’
vintage country and a little bit of Cajun. This five piece band is
sure to get your toes tappin’!
Lead by the backwoods vocals of Missouri Ozarks and Arkansas native Jane Accurso the Ironweed
Bluegrass Band brings a bucket load of honky-tonk tunes about trains, moonshine, heartaches, pigs,
corn and girls named Sophronie. Combined with the seasoned licks of multi-champion fiddler Kelly
Jones, the comedic style of mandolinist Joe Wieneman, some old-time clawhammer banjo pickin’ by
Dierik Leionhard and some rowdy, rock-a-billy energy by bass player Matthew Bossaller.
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
BROADWAY •• SATURDAY, JULY 4TH •• 10 AM
Hannibal Jaycees &
Cave Hollow Winery
We want YOU to star in the show! National Tom Sawyer
Days’’ annual talent show is for everyone! Whether you can
tap a tune, pull a rabbit out of thin air or
burp the alphabet, we want to see you
in the spotlight! All talents welcomed!
The talent show will be broke down
in 4 age groups: 0-8, 9-15, 16-21 and
22 and older. Participant entry fee is
$10 through July 2nd. After July 2nd,
entry fee will be $15. Prizes will be
awarded in the top two acts in all
age groups. For more information contact Jen
Foster, 573-231-2630 or email at [email protected].
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
The Hannibal Jaycees’’ Fourth of July parade is one of those yearly traditions that you
just have to come see. A crowd of thousands line Broadway and Main every year to see
Tom and Becky, the fence painters, local bands and dancers, and so many colorful oats.
There is something for everyone! This year’’s parade theme is ““Yankee Doodle Dandy”” and
the proceeds from the parade registrations will benet the St. Jude’’s Run. The parade, as
always, is a lot of fun and we want to ensure that it stays fun and SAFE. The Hannibal
Jaycees and the Hannibal Police Department are working together to keep the parade a safe
and enjoyable event for all. Once again, there will be no parking allowed on Broadway from
6:00am to 2:00pm on July 4th in hopes of allowing more space on the sidewalk area for
parade spectators. Candy and objects CANNOT be thrown from vehicles or oats. It must
be handed out by walking along the parade route. No ATV’’s will be allowed. The parade
will be held on July 4 at 10:00 RAIN or SHINE. The parade route will be from Broadway to
South Main and then onto Church Street. Entry fee is $10 if registered by July 1. Entry
fee the day of the parade is $15. Contact Jamie Sue Bergheger at (573) 822-4591 or email
her at [email protected]. The registration form is available at Hannibal Jaycees’’
website www.hannibaljaycees.org
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Hours:
Sun-Thurs 11:00 AM - 9:00 pm
Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Locations:
201 S. 3rd Street
Quincy, IL 62301
217-27-STEAK
421 Clinic Road
Hannibal, MO 63401
573-629-2409
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43rd ANNUAL
SHOW
Miller Spectacular Shows
Sponsored by:
F & M Bank and Trust Company
CENTRAL PARK
Dog, Best Cat, Best Tom, Best Becky,
Best Trick, Best Dressed or Most
Unusual.
Thursday
July 2nd
12:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Judging
F & M Bank and Trust Company is proud
to have been a part of National Tom
Sawyer Days for 43 years by sponsoring
a pet show for children 13 and under and
their favorite pets.
Everyone can nd entertainment on
the afternoon of July 2. There may be
a spread of turtles and sh to cats and
dogs dressed up like Tom Sawyer. You
can enter in any one category of Best
Registration for this annual
extravaganza begins at 12:00 noon on
Thursday, July 2nd in Central Park.
Showtime is 1:00pm.
F & M Bank and Trust Company would
like to invite everyone to come celebrate
National Tom Sawyer Days and enjoy
our hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, a
community we are proud to be a part of.
For more information you can contact
Joy McPike at (573)221-6424 email
[email protected] or Joel Booth at
(573)221-6425 ext 304
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St. • July 2 through July 5
The Y Men are putting on their 36th Annual Mud
Volleyball Tournament. It consists of up to 64 teams
playing a double elimination format. If you enjoy
getting muddy, this is for you! Proceeds go to the
YMCA of Hannibal. Entry Fee is $175 per team.
Call the YMCA at 573-221-0586 if you would like
more information about a team for 2015.
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Thursday, July 2nd, 5 p.m.
Friday, July 3rd, 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 4th, 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 5th, 7:30 a.m.
Miller Spectacular Shows is a family owned and operated carnival based out
of Greenbrier, Arkansas. Johnny and Sue Miller have taken what was once
considered a small ““county fair”” carnival and grown to be one of the larger
carnivals in the central United States. Their son Freddy and his wife Patsy
operated the 2nd unit for many years, and expanded the ride arsenal to over
55 rides. They are now leading the company into the future with an optimism
that can only come from someone with a strong desire to provide only the
best in ““family entertainment.””
We are now beginning our 5th generation with Freddy and Patsy’’s two sons,
Trey and Drew. They have both been owner-operators with the company for
several years now. The newest addition to the family is Trey’’s wife, Katie. It’’s
exciting to see them starting to play an active role in the day to day operations.
We have been entertaining crowds ranging from small festivals to State fairs.
Our midway has operated in more than 18 states and the Bahamas and we
are anxious to see where the future takes us.
GET MUDDY
FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
September 12, 2015
@ POPS CLUB
(3 miles south of Hannibal, 12957 S. Hwy 61)
Register today at
MightyMudder.net
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39th ANNUAL SAMUEL L. CLEMENS
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
sponsored by the KIWANIS CLUB OF HANNIBAL
The Kiwanis Club of Hannibal sponsors the Samuel L.
Clemens Arts & Crafts Festival. It’’s an outdoor show
held in Central Park, 4th & Broadway, near all the other National
Tom Sawyer Days activities.
We have 123 craft booths, two food stands (Great brats & pork
chops!) operated by the two Kiwanis Clubs in town and fresh
lemonade offered by the Hannibal High School Booster Club. The
show will be open July 3rd & 4th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and July 5th
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of bandstand entertainment will
also be provided during the entire show.
The Hannibal Chamber of Commerce's Tom & Becky announcement
will be in the bandstand at noon on July 4th. The Kiwanis Club's
" CASH-JEEP-MULE" rafe grand prize drawing will be in the
bandstand at 4 p.m. on July 5th.
Sponsored by the Hannibal POPS Club, Inc.
4TH OF JULY HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
Ringer Park, S. Main St. & Warren Barrett Drive
Qualifying: Saturday, July 4th •• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tournament: Sunday, July 5th •• 11:00 a.m. until nished.
$20.00 Entry fee per team. Men & women welcome.
3 ights (A, B and C)
3 places in each ight: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
For more information contact:
Dick Dooley at (573) 248-1335 or
email: [email protected].
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CALL TODAY!
SAME-DAY
APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, JULY 2 ND | GATES OPEN AT 5:30PM
A regional touring band from the
river port town of Quincy, Illinois.
With Blacktop South you will hear
the roots of Country, Blues, Classic
and Southern Rock. Comprised of 5
members with almost a hundred years of
on stage experience. Todd Rost on vocals
since
mid 1990’s opening for Tim McGraw and playing
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several area county fairs for the past few decades. Steve Hufford on drums spent over 30
years making a name for himself in the lively music scene of Austin, Texas. Eric McCaughey
began his musical journey in the Quincy blues scene playing several festivals opening for
many national blues acts coming through the area before moving to Phoenix, Arizona and
solidifying himself in the music scene for 6 years. Don Van Dyke played for many years in
local area bands and being part of the recordings of several original albums. Beau Becraft the
young buck of the group is quickly making a name for himself playing with many bands in
the Quincy area along with a flourishing solo acoustic career. The members of Blacktop South
combine all their talents to bring a high energy, professional stage experience to fans all over
the Tri- State area. The music the band plays includes top 40 Country music of Jason Aldean,
Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert. Classic Southern Rock from bands like Marshal Tucker, ZZ Top
along with bluesy tunes from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Blacktop South cannot wait to
bring their sound to National Tom Sawyer Days!!
THURSDAY, JULY 2 ND | GATES OPEN AT 5:30PM
SHOW STARTS AT 9PM
Quality family medical care, when you need it!
To make a same-day appointment, call
(573) 629-3400
during normal business hours.
6500 Hospital Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org
Madd Hoss Jackson is a variety band from West-central Illinois that has been
growing its fan base at an impressive rate for the last 18 years. Their wide
spectrum of music is well known and their live shows that are full of great music
and high energy have garnered them respect throughout the industry. This has
all lead to their latest album being recorded in Nashville, TN at the world famous
Treasure Isle studios with the music city’s top professionals. Their rise through
the ranks as a result of hard work and unparalleled reliability surely leads to even
greater things.
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FRIDAY, JULY 3 RD | GATES OPEN AT 5:30PM
FRIDAY, JULY 3 RD | GATES OPEN AT 5:30PM
Natalie Stovall and The Drive are relentless road warriors, amassing over 200
dates each year across college campuses, clubs, festivals and military bases
around the world. Natalie Stovall, a Tennessee native, is a powerhouse vocalist
and multi-instrumentalist, who has been playing professionally since she was
ten. A fiddle phenom, Natalie made her Grand Old Opry debut at the age of
12, and has been performing everywhere from the White House to The Oprah
Winfrey Show. James Bavendam (Seattle, Washington) on drums, and guitarists
Miguel Cancino (Santiago, Chile) and Joel Dormer (Redding, California) are the
powerhouse musicians who make up the Drive.
Natalie Stovall and The Drive released their debut single and EP (Produced by
Paul Worley) in 2014 to rave reviews:
California native and Capitol Records rising country star Jon Pardi
released his debut album, Write You A Song, on Jan. 14, 2014. The release
features Top 10 single, “Up All Night,” as well as the Top 25 “Missin’ You
Crazy.” Pardi has a laid back, fun-loving approach towards life and it
comes through in his music and his raucous live show. His charisma and
authenticity strike a chord with county audiences, as he wins over fans
one-by-one and show-by-show. He is now selling out venues from the
Pacific Northwest to South Georgia and stops all along the way.
Pardi’s sound is undeniably country — paying homage to some of his
musical heroes such as Dwight Yoakam, George Strait and Alan Jackson. Discovering his ability for performance back at the tender age of three
when he sang ALABAMA karaoke with his grandmother, Pardi has since
shared the stage with Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and many
more of today’s hottest country artists. Look for upcoming dates in your
area plus more at www.JonPardi.com.
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Rolling Stone Country – “With a fiddle as her weapon and a booming voice,
Natalie Stovall and her powerhouse band recently shook the pews at their Grand
Ole Opry debut...Stovall plays the fiddle like it’s Joe Perry’s Les Paul.” - June 1014
People – “With her high voltage live show, Stovall and her fiddle prove country
chicks can rock as hard as any guy”
Billboard – “Stovall is the real deal-instrumentally and vocally-one of the ten
country artists to watch in 2014”
Natalie Stovall and The Drive are currently in the studio recording new music for
a 2015 release and tour.
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