Thanks to everyone for attending the Hotdish Hoedown. We set records for attendance (120 people, including the soon-to-be toddlers in abundance), and beer and wine consumption. The food was fabulous, and oh, the singing. Not to mention the Tale of William Jell. Thanks to the set-up and take-down crews. 2002 marks the first year the Hoedown went online (revised in 2021). The image sources for this year are a mix of 35mm film and digital.
Where else could you have sushi and tuna casserole in one meal?
Craig from Rhode Island, first-time Hoedown attendee,
Jan. 26, 2002
The Big Event
Corey Jacob in the children’s room 
Brent, Lily, Megan 
Karen Faster unloads beer while Peter Bazur-Leidy ponders his options. 
Brent Sieling holds Lily; Dan Bohrod; Bret Hagemeyer 
Ritt Deitz talks with hostess 
Mary and Lisa: Seating can be hard to find 
Nancy Westphal-Johnson, Emily Odt, and Hannah Bazur-Leidy 
Kristin Groth and Jan Johnson relax in the kitchen 
Hoedown guests at table 
Leigh Ellen Caro-Leveritch 
Down in the kids room 
Kids room action 
Guests tuck in 
Jell-O Contest Table and Voting
Trophies 
Jello-O Contest paperwork 
Party-goers peruse contest entries 
Guests cast ballots for 2002 Jell-O Contest
Jell-O Contest Entries
Invitation
