100 Festive Finds in Missouri takes readers on a journey throughout the state, where they"ll discover everything from a Gospel Sing to a Soybean Festival. Whether taking us to a mule-jumping contest or an old-fashioned grape stomping, this entertaining guide escorts us to unique fairs, festivals, and other fun-filled events that happen every year in Missouri. Ever visited the Ham and Turkey Festival in California, Missouri, where a 65-foot sub sandwich was built-and eaten? Or ventured to Pilot Knob, where a re-enactment of the famous Civil War battle thrills crowds annually? 100 Festive Finds invites you to these and dozens of other diverse celebrations. Author Ann M. Hazelwood, who has written books on Missouri"s eateries and secret places, presents vivid and enticing descriptions of the 100 "finds." She also includes useful information for prospective visitors, making the book ideal not only for history enthusiasts but also for adventurous daytrippers!