National Hobo Convention

The National Hobo Convention is held on the second weekend of every August since 1900[1] in the town of Britt, Iowa, organized by the local Chamber of Commerce, and known throughout the town as the annual "Hobo Day" celebration. The National Hobo Convention is the largest gathering of hobos, rail-riders, and tramps, who gather to celebrate the American traveling worker.[2]

Hobo King and Queen at the 2015 Convention

Events

Events include a Hobo 5K & Hobo 10K Walk/Run, Hobo King & Hobo Queen coronation,[3] Hobo Museum, Hobo Auction, Hobo Memorial Service, Hobo Sunday Outdoor Church Service, Hobo Classic Car Show, Hobo Arts and Crafts Show and various hobo musical entertainment. The Hobo Jungle is open to the public.

References
  1. Moon, Gypsy: "Done and Been", p. 24. Indiana University Press, 1996.ISBN 978-0253210357
  2. Britt, Iowa – Hobo Convention Information. Retrieved August 2009. Archived 2007-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Pieper, Mary. "Husband and wife crowned Hobo King and Queen in Britt". Mason City Globe Gazette.
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