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]
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
^Moon, Gypsy: "Done and Been", p. 24. Indiana University Press, 1996.
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