National Hobo Convention


The National Hobo Convention is held on the second weekend of every August since 1900 in the town of Britt, Iowa, organized by the local, and known throughout the town as the annual "Hobo Day" or "Hobo Days" celebration. The National Hobo Convention is the United States' largest gathering of hobos, itinerants, rail-riders, and tramps, who gather at the event to celebrate the American traveling worker.

Events

Events include a Hobo 5K & Hobo 10K Walk/Run, Hobo King & Hobo Queen coronation, 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.