Owosso Hobo Fest 2008
September 20, 2008
through September 21, 2008
Times 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Rain or Shine!
Admission $5 per person. Kids 4 & under FREE
Why we celebrate:
The Hobo Fest gives us the opportunity to unite many important themes in our country's history:
- The importance of the railroad and how it impacted our nation and the economy.
- Our nation's struggle to overcome economic depression.
- The courage and resourcefulness of those that rode the rails seeking work and adventure.
These themes are just as important today as they were in the past!
The lifestyle inspired legends & folk songs
Visit the hobo jungle and experience what life on the rails was like for countless of migrant workers for hundreds of years… Visit with Larry Yaek aka ‘The Michigan Kid’ (we call him A#1) as he shares his personal adventures of life on the rails in 1970s.
Take a ride on CN’s Little Obie. Little Obie is the CN Railroad’s ambassador for the All Aboard for Safety program that draws attention to the importance of safety at railway crossings.
See how the railroad changed the world!
Tour vintage railroad cars. Listen to the tales of life on the rails. Have your photo taken with the Pierre Marquette #1225 that was the model for the steam engine in the classic movie The Polar Express!
Play some really cool games…
Miss Jean aka ‘Kind Lady’ will be here to lead us in some activities she designed to illustrate the hobo lifestyle. This is fun you won’t want to miss.
Create something wonderful with Spam! (the canned meat– not the computer kind…)
Use your culinary or craft talents to create something amazing. If your entry is selected you can win fame and fortune. Ok, not fortune—but fame is good!
Hobo Royalty!
Have you always wanted to rule the world? Would you settle for leading the Owosso Hobo Kingdom? It is much easier than you think. The man or woman, girl and boy who collect the largest amount of $$$ (yes, we mean scratch, bones, dough, CASH) will reign over Owosso’s hobo world for 2008. Quite an honor! (We think so…) By the way, once you are ‘chosen’ you are royalty for LIFE!
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