"Folk Art is the artistic expression of the people."
Michael Miller
On a colorful fall day, Hannibal, Missouri hosted their annual FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL. Families were enjoying hands on early crafts and experiences such as walking on stilts, steering a captain's wheel or choosing a wooden replica from Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher days. The vendors were all dressed in period costumes willing to share tales.
Artistic pieces and folk music lined Maine Street. Kettle corn and cider were offered, but there were special meals of ham, green beans, potatoes and onions; chicken and noodles; beer bread; bread pudding and apple everything!
With the Mississippi River as a background, the quaint town offers unique shops and eateries. Resting in a shaded beer garden, the opportunity to chat with other visitors created a comfortable setting where there were no strangers. If this tickles your fancy, check out Hannibal's GIRLS GET AWAY weekend!
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