What is the Hobo Convention?
The National Hobo Convention is the largest gathering of hobos, rail-riders, and tramps, who gather to celebrate the American traveling worker. When and where is the Hobo Convention? The National Hobo Convention is held the second weekend every August in Britt, Iowa How can we get to the Hobo Convention? Britt, Iowa is located 31 miles west of Mason City, Iowa. Route 18 travels through Britt. Greyhound Bus services Mason City. Clear Lake Municipal Airport offers flight service. Can we still ride a freight train to the Convention? Freight train riding is illegal! Train service to Britt, Iowa is sporadic at best. There are 2-3 trains daily in either direction. While we dont condone freight train riding, we recognize that there will be individuals who will choose to travel that way. Please be careful. What is there to do at the Hobo Convention? Aside from the scheduled events, there are many opportunities to visit with local townspeople and hobos and share stories and music and poetry. Ar
