Twain on Main Festival 2026

The annual Twain on Main Festival is a celebration of the life and works of Hannibal's native son, Mark Twain, sponsored by the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council. The festival returns to historic downtown Hannibal on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24, 2025, celebrating its 19th year in downtown Hannibal. The festival hosts over 100 artisans, craftsmen, and vendors along with multiple stages featuring entertainment and live music.

Crafters, artists, makers, Western and Pre-1900 theme-relevant resellers, and other vendors are eligible for participation. Applicants will be juried by volunteer members of the Twain on Main Committee. Acceptance notifications will be emailed to applicants on March 14, 2026. The application deadline is April 1, 2026, with a $15 application fee. Booth fees range from $250-$800 depending on size and vendor type, with electrical service available for $25-75.

All participants are encouraged to dress in Western-themed clothes and decorate their booth with a Western theme. Awards will be given for the best western-themed booth and food or beverage items. Vendors must provide their own 10x10 tent and tent weights, and only items listed in the application may be sold. Setup is Friday, May 22 from 5-9pm and Saturday, May 23 from 6am-9am, with all vehicles required off-site by 8:30am Saturday.