National Tom Sawyer Days releases 2025 schedule; events to kick off June 28

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The schedule of events for National Tom Sawyer Days was recently released.

Tom Sawyer Days is an annual festival held in Hannibal, Missouri, in celebration of the beloved character Tom Sawyer, created by author Mark Twain. The event typically takes place over the 4th of July weekend and includes a variety of activities and attractions that honor both the legacy of Tom Sawyer and the history of the town, which inspired Twain’s famous works.