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   The annual Boy River Hobo Day returns this Saturday, August 31. It’s time to dig out your knapsack and hop the train over to Boy River for the celebration. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with events happening  all day long.

   Beginning at 7 a.m. will be a biscuits and gravy breakfast. The Trap Shoot and Flea Market kicks off at 9 a.m. At 10, get your friends together for some “minnow shots.” Right after at 10:30 a.m., the parade starts to line up, and at noon, the Hobo Day Parade leaves the station. 

   Kids games will start at 1:30 p.m. Test your arm at the bean bag competition at 2 p.m. After you’ve worked up an appetite, try a scrumptious pie from the Pie Auction taking place at 3:30 p.m. Hobo Day’s events wrap up with adult games starting at 5:30 p.m. 

   All day take advantage of mugs, buttons, coozies, t-shirt sales, Jell-o shots and more. 

   Follow the tracks to Boy River on Saturday for fun festivities.  

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