WednesdayMay 13
7:00-11:00pm (central time)Wild Wednesdays with Second City Country Dance Association. Couples & line dancing. No cover. Charlie's, 3726 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60613.
ThursdayMay 14
TimeOutside Deck
6:00-9:00pmTrail-In Dance. Couples & line dancing – DJ Gerry. Hosted by the Grand River Renegades. Free pizza!
FridayMay 15
TimeOutside Deck except where noted
2:00pmRoom check-in – resort office
3:00pmHoedown registration – front porch
4:30-6:00pmClassic Country Warm-Up – DJ Johnny. Wear your new Hoedown t-shirt!
6:00-7:30pmHoedown Howdy Reception – Food included in registration. Hoedown badge required.
7:30-8:00pmBreak – 30 minutes, see you soon on the dance floor.
8:00pm-midnightLine Dances by request (inside) – DJ Johnny
Two additional hours this year!
8:00pm-1:00amWelcome Dance. Couples & line dancing – DJ Dan
8:30-8:45pmExhibition Show #1: Borderline 2.0, Firebrand, Manhattan Prairie Dogs
8:50pmWelcome announcements
SaturdayMay 16
TimeInside Dance FloorOutside Deck
9:00-10:30amBreakfast – Cabaret Room, outside seating available. Pre-purchased; tickets may be available.
10:00amHoedown registration, front porch
9:30-10:50amLine Dance: Hoedown Dance Stars Part 1 – Alana & Jeff. Complete both classes and perform tonight!
10:00-10:50amTwo-Step: beginner – Rob
11:00-11:50amLine Dance: TBA – MichaelWest Coast Swing: beginner – Lee
Noon-12:50pmLine Dance: TBA – HerbMusicality – Ingu
1:00-1:45pmLunch break – Blue Frog To Go (menu at bar) 269.857.1401, ext 143
1:45-2:50pmLine Dance: Hoedown Dance Stars Part 2 – Alana & Jeff. Complete both classes and perform tonight!
2:00-2:50pmEast Coast Swing: beginner – Sara
3:00-3:50pmLine Dance: ​​TBA – SarahTune up! Lee, Rob, Sara, Herb, Michael & Shirley. Advance registration. (Ends at 5:00pm.)
4:00-4:50pmLine Dance: TBA – Peter
5:00-8:00pmDinner break
8:00pm-midnightLine Dances by request – DJ Gerry
Two additional hours this year!
8:00pm-1:00amDance Under The Stars. Couples & line dancing – DJ Ingu
8:30-9:00pmExhibition Show #2: Firebrand, Manhattan Prairie Dogs, Hoedown Dance Stars
SundayMay 17
TimeInside Dance FloorOutside Deck
9:00-10:30amBreakfast – Cabaret Room, outside seating available. Pre-purchased; tickets may be available.
10:00-10:50amEast Coast Swing: intermediate – LeeTwo-Step: intermediate – Sara
11:00-11:50amLine Dance: TBA – MichaelShadow - Beyond the Basics: intermediate – Rob
Noon-12:50pmWest Coast Swing: intermediate – SaraTwo-Step: intermediate – Lee
1:00-1:50pmLine Dance: TBA – SarahWest Coast Swing: intermediate – Herb
2:00-2:30pmBreak – all events after break on Outside Deck
2:30-4:00pmCountry BBQ – Food included in registration. Hoedown badge required; tickets may be available.
3:00-4:00pmReviews of line dances taught at Hoedown
4:00-7:00pmLine Dances by request
New segment this year!
4:00-9:00pmCountry/Western Tea Dance – DJ Gerry. Our signature event!
6:00pmWrap-up & 2027 announcements
9:00pmClosing Party – food, snacks & dessert. BYOB. Cottages 9 & 10. Hoedown badge required.