National Hobo Convention
National Hobo Convention Events
Hobo Souvenirs
Hobo poetry, t-shirts, sweatshirts, cups, ceramic crocks, water bottles, refrigerator magnets, golf balls, golf towels, playing cards, thermoses and postcards are also available through the Chamber of Commerce or The Cobbler Shoppe.
Parade
Saturday at 10:00 a.m. everyone can let their hobo spirit soar as they participate in the parade. "Some in rags, some in tags, some in velvet gowns."
Whether you're part of this large grand parade, or a spectator, the spirit of the day is sure to capture your mood. Marching bands, queens, business floats, children, adults, and hobos all come down the streets in one long line and share the fun that only a Hobo Convention can provide. Following the parade, mulligan stew is available, for those willing to stand in line.
Other Events
Other events during the weekend include a 5K & 10K Walk/Run, Hobo King & Queen coronation, Hobo Museum, Hobo Auction, Hobo Memorial Service, Flea Market, Outdoor Classic Car Show, the Hobo Jungle is open to the public and various musical entertainment.
National Hobo Convention
August 12-15, 2010
Hobo Jungle open to public throughout Convention
Hobos visit and entertain at local nursing homes throughout Thursday
| Thursday, August 12 | ||
| 6am-3:03pm | Silent Auction-Mary Jo's Hobo House | |
| 9:00 pm | Hobo Museum & Gift Shop open daily throughout convention | |
| 10 am - 2 pm | Deb Hennigar - quilt & book Showing at the Hobo House | |
4:00 pm | Honor Hobo Veterans in front of Veterans Memorial | |
| 7:00 pm | Official lighting of the jungle fire at hobo jungle | |
| 7:00 pm | Night of 1,000 Stars races at Hancock County Speedway | |
| Friday, August 13 | ||
| 9:00 am | Hobo Museum & Gift Shop Open | |
| 9:00 am | Hobo Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery | |
| 10am - 2pm | Deb Hennigar - quilt & book showing at Mary Jo's Hobo house | |
| 11 am-6 pm | Hobo Art Gallery by LeAnn Castillo – Municipal Building | |
| 1:00 pm | Flea Market Opens | |
| 3 pm | Giant Inflatable Rides & Food Concessions on Main Street | |
| 1:00 pm | Ladies Tea at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Parish Hall | |
| 2:30 pm | "Luther the Jet" organ concert at St. Patrick's Catholic Church | |
| 3:00 pm | Hobo Poetry by WH Students and community members in city park | |
| 5:00 -6:30 pm | Alumni Banquet Social hour– West Hancock High School | |
| 6:30 pm | Alumni Banquet - West hancock High School | |
| 6-8:00 pm | Uptown Hobo arts and crafts front of hobo museum | |
| 7:00 pm | Hobo Jungle entertainment - Hobo Jungle | |
| 7:00 pm | Jerry Wellik Poetry at the Hobo Museum | |
| 8:00 pm | Teen Dance | |
| 8:00 pm | Folk Singer Rik Palieri in front of hobo museum | |
Saturday, August 14 | ||
| All Day | Flea Market on Main Street | |
| 7:00 am | 5K/10K Walk/Run - Lions park | |
| 10:00 am | Giant Parade (Hobo Museum opens when parade ends) | |
| 11am - 4 pm | Armstrong - Larson House open | |
| 11 am-6 pm | Hobo Art Gallery by LeAnn Castillo – Municipal Building | |
| 12:00 noon | Free Mulligan Stew in City Park | |
| 12:30 pm | Giant inflatable Rides & Food Concessions on Main Street | |
| 1:00 pm | Hobo King and Queen Coronation in City Park followed by the Hobo Auction in the Park Gazebo | |
| 3:00 | Jerry Wellik Hobo Poetry by WH students and community members | |
| 3:30 pm | Local Entertainment in City Park | |
| 5:00 pm | Polka Mass - St. Patrick's Catholic Church | |
| 6:30 pm | Folk Singer Rik Palieri - front of hobo museum | |
| 7:00 pm | Hobo Entertainment at Hobo Jungle | |
| 8:00 pm | Dance to Milk and Honey - beer garden | |
| Sunday, August 15 | ||
| 8 am-4 pm | Classic Car Show on Main Street | |
| 8 am-4 pm | Craft Show in the Park w/” Malek's Fisherman Band (bring your lawn chairs) | |
| 9:00 am | Hobo Museum & Gift Shop open | |
| 8 am-1 pm | Cheerleader Omelet Breakfast at Municipal Building | |
| 1:30-4 pm | Pie & Ice Crème Social in Municipal Bldg. – Historical Society | |
Convention is held annually, the second weekend in August. For more information please contact the City of Britt (641) 843 4433
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