Steampunk Festival approved after council arguments

Steampunk Festival approved after council arguments

After being tabled at the last city council meeting, the Hannibal City Council agreed to approve the Big River Steampunk Festival despite objections from 2nd Ward Councilwoman April Azotea.

Azotea lone vote against Steampunk Festival event application

HANNIBAL — The Hannibal City Council voted 5-1 at its meeting Tuesday night to approve an event application for Big River Steampunk Festival, following a proposal by Ward 2 Councilwoman April Azotea earlier this month to table the matter. Ward 1 Councilman Scott Haycraft, Ward 3 Councilman Bob Koehn, Ward 4 Councilman Euhlan Leeders, Ward 5 Councilman Michael Fleetwood and Ward 6 Councilman Nathan Munger voted in favor. Azotea was the sole vote …

Council gives approval for Steampunk Festival following tense debate

HANNIBAL — The Hannibal City Council gave final approval for the 2026 Big River Steampunk Festival with one minor change to the schedule.