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 9-12, 2012
Hobo Jungle open to public throughout Convention
| Tuesday, August 6 | ||
| 2 pm Hobo Bingo at Westview Care Center | ||
| 5 pm Unveiling of Steam Train Maury's Artifacts at Hobo museum | ||
6 pm Bowling with the Hobos Sidetrack Lanes | ||
| Wednesday, August 7 | ||
| 8 pm Hobo Cemetery Tour with Ct. Shorty at Hobo Cemetery | ||
| Thursday, August 8 | ||
| 9 am | Hobo Park Tour with Ct. Shorty (lot north of Hobo House) | |
| 6 pm | Ugly Shoe Contest at lot north of Hobo House5-8 pm | |
| 5-8 pm | Coates and Root Band at City Gazebo | |
| 5:30 pm | Miss/Little Miss Britt Contest at City Gazebo | |
| 6-7 pm | Hobo King and Queen Autograph Session at hobo Jungle Boxcar | |
7 pm | Official Fire Lighting and 4 winds Ceremony at Hobo Jungle | |
| 6:30 pm | Hot Laps at Fair Grounds | |
| 7 :00 pm | Night of 1,000 Stars Races at Hancock County Speedway | |
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| Friday, August 9 | ||
| 9 am | Hobo Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery | |
| 11 am-6 pm | Hobo Art Gallery at Britt municipal Building | |
| 1 pm | Ladies Tea at St. patrick's Catholic Church | |
| 2:30 pm | Luther the Jet Organ Concert at St. patrick's Catholic Church | |
| 4 pm | Poetry with Jerry and Frank at Queen's Garden | |
| 2: - 8 pm | "Vagabond Craft Show | |
| 4 pm | Hobo Poetry with Jerry and Frank at Queens Gardens | |
| 5 pm | Inflatables will begin/Iowa Trolley Park Cranky Cars on Main Street | |
| 5 pm | Doc Anderson's Old West Show | |
| 5:00 -6:30 pm | Alumni Banquet Social hour– West Hancock Grade School | |
| 6:30 pm | Alumni Banquet - West Hancock Grade School | |
| 6 -8 pm | Britt Idol (City Park gazebo) | |
| 7 pm | Doc Anderson's Medicine Show on Main Street | |
| 5:30/6:00 pm | Sidewalk art/Coloring Contest | |
| 7:00 pm | Hobo Entertainment at the Jungle | |
| 8 pm | Teen Dance at Sidetrack lanes | |
| 8 pm | Concert by Just Chords at VFW park | |
Saturday, August 10 | ||
| 9am-8 pm | Vagabond Craft Show and Collectibles | |
| 7:00 am | 5K/10K Walk/Run - Lions park | |
| 10:00 am | Hobo Day Parade | |
| 11am - 4pm | Armstrong - Larson House open | |
| 11 am-6 pm | Hobo Art Gallery by LeAnn Castillo – Municipal Building | |
| All Day | Putt Putt golf/Jugling Act/String Man | |
| 12:00 noon | Free Mulligan Stew in City Park | |
| After Parade | inflatable Rides | |
| 12:00 noon | US Army Rifle Simulator | |
| 12 :00 noon | Smiley Train/Caricatures/Baloon Clown (main Avenue) | |
| 12:00 noon | Doc Anderson's Medicine Show (Main Ave) | |
| 1:00 pm | Hobo King and Queen Coronation in City Park | |
| 1:00 pm | VFW shuttle Service until 4:00 | |
| 1 pm - 4 pm | Ag Museum open at Fair Grounds | |
| 2:00 pm | Toilet Bowl Races | |
| 3:00 pm | Jerry and Frank Hobo Poetry in City park | |
| 3:00 pm | Doc Anderson's Medicine Show Main Street | |
| 3 pm | Hobo poetry with Frank & Jerry at Gazebo | |
| 3:30 pm | Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull uptown | |
| 3:30 pm | Hobo Auction at Mary Jo's Hobo House | |
| 4:00 pm | Mike Anderson Family Band-Gazebo | |
| 5:00 pm | Doc Andersons Medicine Show | |
| 5:00 pm | Polka Mass at St. Patricks Catholic Church | |
| 7:00 pm | Hobo Entertainement at Hobo Jungle | |
| 7:00 pm | Doc Anderson's Medicine Show | |
| 8:00 pm | Concert & Beer Garden-VFW Park | |
| Sunday, August 11 | ||
| 8:00 am | Luther the Jet (St. Patricks Church) | |
| 8 am-4 pm | Classic Car Show on Main Street | |
| 8 am-4 pm | Craft Show in the Park w/” Malek's Fisherman Band from 1-4 (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 municipal building | |
Convention is held annually, the second weekend in August.
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