Festival
Britt Hobo Days / National Hobo Convention
Britt, Iowa
About
Held in Britt each August, the National Hobo Convention has run since 1900—a historic weekend celebrating America's migratory workers and freight-train culture. The festival draws hobos who set up a hobo jungle, sell crafts, and provide free entertainment alongside a parade, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and a classic car show. The highlight is the election of the King and Queen of the Hobos. Visitors also explore the Hobo Memorial Cemetery and National Hobo Museum.
Details
- Type
- Festival
- Season / Event Date(s)
- Aug 13-16, 2026
- Venue
- Downtown Britt
Tags
- craft
- food-vendors
- car-show
- historic
- annual
- multi-day