Britt Hobo Days

Britt Hobo Days
Friday, Aug 9, 2024 at 9:00am
Various Locations in Britt
641-843-3734

Its goal is to host a weekend festival that is fun, family orientated and filled with hobo culture, entertainment, arts and crafts.

Schedule of Events:

9:00 am Hobo Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery

10:00 am National Hobo Museum Open at 51 Main Ave S. until 5 pm

11:00 am Hobo Art Gallery open at 42 North Main until 6:00 pm

11:30 am Unveiling 2023 King and Queen Portraits at the Hobo Art Gallery

12:30 pm Unveiling of Hobo Jungle Diorama by 2016 Hobo King Ricardo at The National Hobo Museum

1:30 pm Hobo Shoestring Memorial at the Hobo Jungle Pavilion

4:00 pm Vagabond Craft Show & Collectibles open until 8:00 pm on Main Street

5:00 pm Carnival opens on Main Street until 11:00 pm

5:00 pm Hobo Poetry in the Pavillion at the Hobo Jungle

5:00 pm Cranky Train Cars by Iowa Trolley Park open until 9:00 pm on Main Street

5:00 pm Alumni Banquet Social Hour at Britt Golf Course until 6:30 pm

6:30 pm Alumni Banquet at Britt Golf Course Evening Bingo with Santa’s Elves on Main Street

7:00 pm Hobo Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle

7:00 pm Transit Authority the Premier Tribute Band of the music of CHICAGO. Playing in Veteran’s Park. Sponsored in part by Sents Seed & Service – Tony Sents

8:00 pm Parks & Rec Glow Run – Registration in City Park Gazebo

8:45 pm Parks & Rec Glow Run – Begins at City Park Gazebo