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and known throughout the town as the annual "Hobo Day" celebration. The National Hobo Convention is the largest gathering of

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s, rail-riders, and

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, who gather to celebrate the American traveling worker.

Events

Events include a Hobo 5K & Hobo 10K Walk/Run, Hobo King & Hobo Queen coronation, 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

External links

WTOL news story
* ttp://www.northbankfred.com/britt_84.html National Hobo Convention, Britt, IA, 1984br>Travel Site FeatureTelevision News Story
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