TwainFest \u2013 the annual free celebration of Mark Twain and his contemporaries in 19th century America \u2013 comes to life for the sixth year on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Action runs from 11a.m. To 5 p.m.
\nWith dozens of actors, musicians, and dancers, TwainFest is a celebration of 19th century American literature, music, and culture.
\nHighlights of TwainFest 2016 include:
\nCOSTUME CONTEST \u2013 come as the 19th century fictional character of your choice. Join the parade and compete on the mainstage.
\nLIARS CONTEST \u2013 tall tales extraordinaire. Coordinated by the San Diego Storytellers. Have a big fib to tell? Join us here.
\nTREASURE HUNT \u2013 follow the map to treasure \u2013 and a prize.
\nWHEEL OF FICTION \u2013 Wheel of Fortune takes a spin through literature!
\nCIVIL WAR FIELD HOSPITAL \u2013 an historic re-enactment includes battlefield surgery right before your eyes!
\nSPELLING BEE – all 19th century words, however!
\nLIVE MUSIC \u2013 Celtic Echoes, Westward Ho, Red River Valley, and the Huckleberries!
\nACTORS and DANCERS \u2013 reading and performing scenes from Twain, Thoreau, Poe, Carroll and many more great writers.
\nTEATRO MASCARA MAGICA performs “The Bells of Dona Josefa”
\nSTORIES READ ALOUD \u2013 in Spanish as well as English.
\nVOTE for GARFIELD or GRANT in the Election of 1872 \u2013 if you can register, that is!
\nPLAY CROQUET \u2013 with the Red Queen of Through the Looking Glass!
\nFREE BOOKS \u2013 for everybody who participate in TwainFest, accumulating at least 5 “participation tickets.” LAUNCH A FROG! How far can you propel a bean bag froggie with our custom catapult?
\nTWAINFEST is so many things there is plenty for everybody to enjoy. For more information about TwainFest, visit www.WriteOutLoudsd.com or call (619) 297-8953.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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