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:

Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

6:30 pm Bark in the Park, Dog Pageant

Costumes encouraged but not required. Show off what makes your best friend, “THE BEST”. Prizes and Fun for Everyone at City Park Gazebo

Thursday, August 8th, 2024

3:00 pm Hobo Art Gallery open at 42 North Main until 6:00 pm

5:00 pm Carnival opens on Main Street until 10:00 pm

5:30 pm Little Mr. and Miss Britt
Main Avenue Event Center
Contact info: Angie 641-430-8876

7:00 pm Official Fire Lighting, Four Winds Ceremony and Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle

Friday, August 9th, 2024

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

Saturday, August 10th, 2024

9:00 am Vagabond Craft Show & Collectables open until 5:30 pm on Main Street

10:00 am Giant Parade with Grand Marshall Bill Friedow Parade entries arrive at West Hancock High School 7:00 am–9:45 am

11:00 am Carnival opens on Main Street untill 11:00 pm

11:00 am Cranky Train Cars by Iowa Trolley Park open until 8:00 pm on Main Street

11:00 am Paul Imholte, The String Man – Street Musician on Main Street until 4:00 pm

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

After Parade FREE Mulligan Stew at City Park

After Parade Armstrong-Larson House Open for Tours at 266 2nd Street SE until 4:00 pm

After Parade National Hobo Museum open at 51 Main Avenue S. until 5 pm

After Parade Balloon Creations & Spin Art on Main Street until 2 pm

After Parade Reagan’s Face painting on Main Street until 4 pm

After Parade Caricatures by Casey on Main Street until 3 pm

After Parade Bingo with Santa’s Elves on Main Street

12:30 pm Hobo Days Special Memorabilia Auction in City Park Gazebo

1:00 pm King & Queen Coronation in City Park After Coronation Meet the Hobo Authors, Book reading and signing at Britt Municipal Building

3:00 pm Toilet Bowl Races on Main Street

4:00 pm Kids Pedal Power Tractor Pull on Main Street Sponsored by Corwith Red Power

7:00 pm Rockland Road – Country/Pop Family Band from Nashville in Veteran’s Park

7:00 pm Hobo Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle

Sunday, August 11th, 2024

8:00 am Cheerleader’s & Eagles Wrestling Omelet Breakfast at the Municipal Building until 1:00 pm

10:00 am Community Worship Service, Everyone Welcome at City Park Gazebo

1:30 pm Music on the Porch, Popcorn & Lemonade, Larson Armstrong House 266 2nd Street SE, until 3:30 pm

Fest Date: August 8 - 11, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Britt, IA

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