🚂 126th National Hobo Convention

It’s time once again for one of Britt’s most beloved traditions! 🎉 The 126th National Hobo Convention returns August 13–16, 2026, bringing a full weekend of history, entertainment, food, family fun, and classic Hobo Days traditions.

From the Hobo Jungle and National Hobo Museum to the Giant Parade, King & Queen Coronation, live music, carnival, and FREE Mulligan Stew, there’s something happening all weekend long! 🚂❤️

🐶 Wednesday, August 12

6:30 PM – Registration for the 4th Annual Bark in the Park
6:45 PM – 🐾 4th Annual Bark in the Park at the City Park Gazebo
Prizes, laughs, and fun for all ages! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

🔥 Thursday, August 13

3:00–6:00 PM – 🎨 Hobo Art Gallery open at 42 North Main
7:00 PM – 🔥 Official Fire Lighting, Four Winds Ceremony & Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle

🎡 Friday, August 14

9:00 AM – Hobo Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery
10:00 AM–5:00 PM – 🚂 National Hobo Museum open at 51 Main Ave. S.
11:00 AM–6:00 PM – 🎨 Hobo Art Gallery
11:30 AM – Unveiling of the 2025 King & Queen Portraits
4:00 PM – Craft, Antique & Collectible Show
5:00–11:00 PM – 🎡 Carnival on Main Street
5:00 PM – ✍️ Hobo Poetry in the Pavilion at the Hobo Jungle
5:30–8:00 PM – Britt West Hancock Alumni Gathering at Britt Golf Course
6:00 PM – 🎪 Sam Rezz & Laura Ernst Strolling Circus Variety Show
6:00 PM – 🎩 Strolling Magician – THE AMAZING LINDY
7:00 PM – Hobo Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle
7:00 PM – 🎶 An Evening with Beau Timmerman in Veteran’s Park
8:00 PM – 🌟 Parks & Rec Glow Run Registration at City Park Gazebo
8:45 PM – 🏃 Parks & Rec Glow Run begins

🇺🇸 Saturday, August 15

9:00 AM–5:30 PM – Craft, Antique & Collectible Show

10:00 AM – 🇺🇸 Giant Parade
Grand Marshals: All active and retired military members from Britt

Parade entries arrive at West Hancock High School from 7:00–9:45 AM.
Questions: Paul at 641-425-1550

11:00 AM–11:00 PM – 🎡 Carnival on Main Street
11:00 AM–4:00 PM – 🚂 Chris’s Happy Train
11:00 AM–3:00 PM – 🎈 Balloon Creations & Spin Art
11:00 AM–5:00 PM – 🎨 Reagan’s Face Painting

🎉 After the Parade

• Hobo Art Gallery open until 6:00 PM
• 🍲 FREE Mulligan Stew at City Park
• 🎪 Sam Rezz & Laura Ernst Strolling Circus Variety Show until 4:00 PM
• 🎩 THE AMAZING LINDY until 4:00 PM
• 🏠 Armstrong-Larson House tours until 4:00 PM
• 🚂 National Hobo Museum open until 5:00 PM

12:30 PM – Hobo Days Special Memorabilia Auction at City Park Gazebo
1:00 PM – 👑 King & Queen Coronation in City Park
2:30 PM – Registration for the 3-Person Toilet Bowl Races
3:00 PM – 🚽 Toilet Bowl Races on Main Street
7:00 PM – 🎶 The Girls Next Door KC – Prime Country Trio in Veteran’s Park
7:00 PM – Hobo Entertainment at the Hobo Jungle

🚗 Sunday, August 16

8:00 AM–12:00 PM – 🍳 Little Eagles Wrestling Omelet Breakfast at the Municipal Building
9:00 AM–2:00 PM – 🚗 Hobo Days Car Show on Main Street
Questions: Todd at 641-860-8336

12:00 PM – 🏁 Power Wheels Drag Races

🚂 Make plans to spend the weekend in Britt and celebrate 126 years of National Hobo Convention tradition! Bring the family, enjoy the entertainment, explore hobo history, and experience a one-of-a-kind Iowa celebration. 🎉