Past Event
Saturday, August 20, 2011, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TwainFest
4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, 92110
Celebrate writings of Mark Twain, other writers of 1800s, including Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson. Costumed actors read aloud from works at various spots in park, present skits including "Twain for Kids," "The Literary Garden Party," "The Literary Séance." Public is invited to compete in spelling bee, participate in a Never-Ending Story, play 19th century literary games such as chortle this, telegraph crunch, & outdoor games such as sack races, tug of war.
Charles Harrington Elster, originator of public radio show "A Way With Words" and author of Test of Time, a story featuring Mark Twain, performs at various locations in park throughout day, gives talk at park's Seeley Stable Theatre (4pm.) 619-220-5422.