Britt Hobo Days & Hobo Museum

06/09/2026

Schedule this year. Watch dates, the second full weekend falls later this year. Thanks!

06/09/2026

🚂The Hobo Committee is honored to announce that this year's Grand Marshals are all active and retired military men and women from Britt.
In recognition of the United States of America celebrating 250 years, we felt it was only fitting to honor those who have served our nation. Their service, sacrifice, and dedication have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
We proudly salute our local veterans and service members and invite everyone to join us in celebrating them during this year's Hobo Days Parade.

05/01/2026

Iowa PBS visited the National Hobo Museum last fall in regards to featuring Our unique Museum in an upcoming series.
***ROAD TRIP IOWA will air May 11th @ 9pm. Rebroadcast on Saturday May 16th, it will also be online on May 11th. The feature airs in the episode about Highway 18 and kicks off PBS'S 3rd Season.

01/25/2026

Thoughts and prayers are requested for Liz Lump, the 4 x Queen of the Hobos and Empress of the 3rd world, who is 94 years old. After a recent fall at her residence that went unnoticed for three days, she has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility. This strong and determined woman would be grateful for any love and support during her recovery process.

11/20/2025

Article about Ruperto, his hobo experience, and first visit to Britt. Part one of two.

Christal Watson says that as mayor, she already has a plan for her first 90 days in office, much of which involves not just getting to know her fellow leaders but also the people she will serve.

09/11/2025

🚂Today, the Hobo Museum received special visitors from IOWA PBS, who spent a couple of hours capturing footage and conducting an interview with Bill Friedow for an upcoming Spring Episode.

08/29/2025

08/26/2025

Update for Memorial Service for Collinwood Kid

08/21/2025

Collinwood you will be greatly missed by many. Please remember to keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you Gypsy Moon for sharing your cherished memories with me, allowing me to pass them on to others who were fortunate to know the wonderful Collinwood Kid.https://fox8.com/news/firefighters-struggle-to-put-out-flames-at-multiple-homes/amp/

08/12/2025

🚂2025 Hobo Days Beard Competition
Thank you to our Judges 👍🏻
Ann Hagen 2025 Grand Marshall
Lynne Doughan- The Image Maker
Mike Stevens- Hair Care Barbershop
Michelle Johnson- Salon 201
Ryan Brown-The Gentleman's Way
Thank you to all our contestants, the event was a big hit!!!