NTSD Announces Packed Schedule That Looks Like a Blast!
National Tom Sawyer Days is truly the signature event of Hannibal. People from all over the country come to town. Journalists pack their bags for a weekend of americana in America’s Hometown. It’s the best of a small Midwestern town celebrating freedom in an old-fashioned, family-friendly way.
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The Hannibal Jaycees have just announced the full schedule for National Tom Sawyer Days and it’s a full complement of events after a scaled back celebration in the year of the pandemic.
The Jaycees will prime the pump with the Eddie Montgomery concert on June 26 at Tanyard Gardens. The Youth Mud Volleyball Tournament takes place on Thursday, July 1. That’s also when the carnival will fire up for the next four days.
New London to Celebrate Park Days
The biggest party of the year is coming back to New London for 2021 and the community plans to celebrate in a big way.
New London Park Days is a two-day festival that runs from June 4 through June 5, right on the historic Ralls County Courthouse lawn and the area surrounding it. The festival features music, food, arts and crafts festival. There will be a parade, carnival rides, and family games. Other activities include a 5k run/walk, classic car cruise, baby contest, cornhole tournament, kid’s corner, and a beer garden for adults.
New London Park Days is put on by a non-profit group of the same name. They are the biggest supporters and cheerleaders of New London. From their website:
Pickleball is said to be the fastest growing sport in United States. It has certainly been all the rage in Hannibal for the past few years. Even if you can’t find a partner to play with you, the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department can hook you up on Tuesday nights.
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Pickleball players are welcome to join in the fun on Tuesday nights at Huckleberry Park for Open Pickleball Play.
Open pickleball play is offered every Tuesday at 5:30 on the outside courts at Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park, weather permitting. Players must provide their own equipment.