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Box 909, Quincy IL 62301 217-223-5100 www.hannibalmag.com 2 JULY 2020 Hannibal Magazine HMAG JULY20 1-11.indd 2 6/19/20 10:41 AM Submitted Photo by the Hannibal Convention & Visitor Bureau The boys are back in town National Tom Sawyer Days returns for 4th of July weekend By MIKE THOMAS and MEGAN RAPP the tournament beginning at 11 a.m. Theory of a Deadman was scheduled to perform on the night he Hannibal Jaycees have released the schedule for of June 27, but had to cancel the show since several of their band this year’s National Tom Sawyer Days, which will members are Canadian and the border remains closed. The Han- run from Saturday, June 27 through Saturday, July 5. nibal Jaycees have booked headliner Puddle of Mudd, Maximus and “It’s time to celebrate summer and our freedom Smells Like Nirvana as replacements for Theory of a Deadman on with family and friends,” said Hannibal Jaycees June 27. Tvice president of public relations Trisha O’Cheltree. “The variety of After June 27, there will not be any Tom Sawyer Days activities events offer something for everyone to enjoy. It has been a staple in until Wednesday, July 1, when the grand opening of the carnival will our community for 65 years now.” take place. Armbands will be $20. There will not be any fees to attend, except for the concerts and Hannibal Jaycees board member Bobi Mathews said organizers what guests choose to buy. wanted to keep all of the events going, but are taking extra precau- Tom Sawyer Days will begin on Saturday, June 27, with the Han- tions. nibal Jaycees hosting a washers tournament in Tanyard Gardens. Registration for the washers tournament will open at 10 a.m., with ContinueS oN 4 Hannibal Magazine JULY 2020 3 HMAG JULY20 1-11.indd 3 6/19/20 10:42 AM ContinUes FRom 3 “We are working on getting hand sanitizers throughout the crowd and social distancing by marks,” Mathews said. “(There Celebrate America’s will be) extra sanitizers at the front gate and there will be extra wash stations.” Birthday with The F&M Bank 48th annual Pet Show will be held on Face- book this year. Entrants can submit photos America’s and/or videos to F&M Bank starting June 17 through July 1. Prizes will be awarded to the winners who will be announced Hometown on July 2nd on Facebook. Later on Thursday, the carnival will open up a 5 p.m. Superjam will open at Tanyard Bank Gardens at 5:30 p.m. Event organizers are expect- ing guests from surrounding communities and from Illinois to celebrate Tom Sawyer Days. “I am sure there will be, like always,” O’Cheltree said. “How- ever, everyone will be asked to follow the safety guidelines.” Friday, July 3 has a full slate of events throughout the day. Registration for the Pee-Wee Front Row: Mary Gibbons, Lori Watson, Donna Heiser. Fence Painting at N. Main and Back Row: Joel Booth, Carl Watson, April Baldwin, Bret Gosney, Jessica Bowen, Joy McPike. Hill St., and the Talent Show at Tanyard Gardens opens at 1 Don’t miss the F&M Bank and Trust - Tom Sawyer Days 48th Annual p.m. Both events will then take place at 2 p.m. Registration for the Local and Submitted Photo by the Hannibal Convention & Visitor Bureau Girls Fence Painting at N. Main and Hill St. will open at 2:30 ing and include minnow catch- Standard, which will be an all- a.m., with the 2020 Tom and SubmitVirtual your entry Petnow thru JulyShow! 1 on the p.m., July 3rd. ing and slingshot. Jaycees will inclusive night. Becky announcement to take F&M Bank Facebook page. The Tomboy Sawyer Com- use their setup with fencepaint- On Saturday, July 4, the Han- place at noon in Central Park. Winners will be announced July 2! petition by Business Women of ing to complete that portion of nibal Cannibal race sponsored Saturday will also be the start Missouri will begin July 3rd the Tomboy Sawyer event as by the Hannibal Regional of the horseshoe tournament 505 Broadway at 4 p.m. in the Boyhood Home well as judge the Tomboy Saw- Foundation and the Hannibal at Ringer Park, the frog jump Hannibal Gardens. Registration begins at yer costumes. Regional Healthcare System will by Boy Scouts of America, the 573-221-6424 3 p.m. on the Hill Street Brick At 5 p.m. on Friday, the carni- begin at 7 a.m. The Men’s Mud Jaycees cornhole tournament 4801 McMasters Ave. Mall area. Some changes will val will open and the Men’s Mud Volleyball Tournament will also and the Jaycees Over 30 fence Hannibal be in place this year to follow Volleyball Tournament will take resume at 7 a.m. at the Y Men’s painting. 573-221-7612 recommended guidelines. The place at Y Men’s Pavilion. The Pavilion. The carnival will be open from 902 Hwy 24 & 36 events will be reduced this year Tanyard Gardens gate will open The Jaycee’s Annual Fourth Monroe City to accommodate social distanc- at 6:30 p.m. for The American of July Parade will begin at 10 ContinUes on 6 573-735-4749 4 JULY 2020 Hannibal Magazine HMAG JULY20 1-11.indd 4 6/19/20 10:43 AM Celebrate America’s Birthday with America’s Hometown Bank Front Row: Mary Gibbons, Lori Watson, Donna Heiser. Back Row: Joel Booth, Carl Watson, April Baldwin, Bret Gosney, Jessica Bowen, Joy McPike.