WednesdayMay 14
7:00-11:00pm
(central time)		Wild Wednesday with Second City Country Dance Association. Couples & line dancing. No cover, free lesson at 8:00pm. Charlie's, 3726 N. Broadway, Chicago IL 60613.
ThursdayMay 15
TimeOutside Deck
6:00-9:00pmTrail-In Dance. Couples & line dancing – DJ Gerry. Hosted by the Grand River Renegades, providing free pizza!
FridayMay 16
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 – Game Room, outside seating available. Hoedown badge required.
7:30-8:00pmBreak – 30 minutes, see you soon on the dance floor.
8:00pm-1:00amWelcome Dance. Couples & line dancing – DJ Dan
8:50pmWelcome announcements
9:00-11:00pmLine Dances by request (inside) – DJ Johnny
SaturdayMay 17
TimeInside Dance FloorOutside Deck
9:00-10:30amBreakfast – Cabaret Room, outside seating available. Included with pre-purchased meal package; tickets may be available.
10:00amHoedown registration, front porch
9:30-10:50amLine Dance: Hoedown Dance Stars Part 1 – Alana & Jaxon
10:00-10:50amTwo-Step: beginner – Herb
11:00-11:50amLine Dance: Raised Like That (improver/intermediate) – PeterWest Coast Swing: beginner – Sara
Noon-12:50pmLine Dance: Simplemente (intermediate) – MichaelTwo-Step: intermediate – Lee
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 & Jaxon
2:00-2:50pmEast Coast Swing: beginner – Lee
3:00-5:00pmTune up! Lee, Rob, Sara, Herb & Michael will work with individuals & couples for 15 minutes. Advance sign up at the registration table.
3:00-3:50pmLine Dance: ​​Help! (I Had Some) (high improver) – Peter
4:00-4:50pmLine Dance: Midnight Cowboy (phrased intermediate) – Sarah
5:00-8:00pmDinner break
8:00pm-1:00amDance Under The Stars. Couples & line dancing – DJ Ingu
8:30-9:00pmExhibition Show
9:00-11:00pmLine Dances by request – DJ Gerry
SundayMay 18
TimeInside Dance FloorOutside Deck
9:00-10:30amBreakfast – Cabaret Room, outside seating available. Included with pre-purchased meal package; tickets may be available.
10:00-10:50amShadow: beginner/intermediate – RobWest Coast Swing: intermediate – Sara
11:00-11:50amWest Coast Swing: intermediate – HerbTwo-Step Exchanges (intermediate) – Ingu
Noon-12:50pmLine Dance: Back on Texas Time (improver) – MichaelEnhancing Connection: Tips for Becoming an Amazing Social Dancer – Sara
1:00-1:50pmLine Dance: Yeehaw (high improver) – SarahTurns, Turns, Turns: beginner/intermediate – Rob
2:00-2:30pmBreak – all events after break on Outside Deck
2:30-4:00pmCountry BBQ – included with pre-purchased meal package; tickets may be available
3:00-4:00pmReviews of line dances taught at Hoedown
4:00-9:00pmCountry/Western Tea Dance – DJ Gerry. Our signature event!
6:00pmWrap-up & 2026 announcements
9:00pmClosing Party – food, snacks & dessert. BYOB. Cottages 9 & 10. Hoedown badge required.