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2024

The documentary film Hotdish Hoedown: The Endless Table will be shown Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. in Oakwood East‘s chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison Wisconsin 53718. The public is welcome to this free showing. Pull into the main parking lot, find visitor parking and head for the main building with the spire.

Happy Hotdish Hoedown

Pictures of guests and Jell-O Contest entries are below. The paper invitation is to the right. Here is link to online invitation. Forgot something at the party? Look below for images of three abandoned items and contact the hostess to reclaim.

The Samara Kalk and Amber Arnold of the Wisconsin State Journal covered the party and published an excellent article. The video can be watched without a subscription. Images of print version for nonsubscribers or read text-only version via Madison public library.

The guests

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2024 Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

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From left: Jen Voichick, Isabella and Jane Zuengler (in glasses) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

From left: Jen Voichick, Isabella and Jane Zuengler (in glasses) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

From left: Jen Voichick, Isabella and Jane Zuengler (in glasses) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

From left: Jen Voichick, Isabella and Jane Zuengler (in glasses) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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Kristi Jo and Mary (seated) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Kristi Jo and Mary (seated) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Kristi Jo and Mary (seated) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Kristi Jo and Mary (seated) at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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The 2024 Hotdish Hoedown's food table.

The 2024 Hoedown’s food table.

The 2024 Hoedown’s food table.

The 2024 Hoedown’s food table.

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The endless table at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The endless table at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The endless table at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The endless table at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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Voting at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown's Jell-O Contest.

Voting at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown’s Jell-O Contest.

Voting at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown’s Jell-O Contest.

Voting at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown’s Jell-O Contest.

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Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Guests at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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Baby Jesse and his great-aunt Deitz at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Baby Jesse and his great-aunt Deitz.

Baby Jesse and his great-aunt Deitz.

Baby Jesse and his great-aunt Deitz.

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Simon Bergum and Rona Bergum count ballots for the Jell-O Contest at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Simon Bergum and Rona Bergum count ballots for the Jell-O Contest at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Simon Bergum and Rona Bergum count ballots for the Jell-O Contest at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Simon Bergum and Rona Bergum count ballots for the Jell-O Contest at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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2024 Hotdish Hoedown guests Ed Krentz and Gwen Evans

Ed Krentz and Gwen Evans

Ed Krentz and Gwen Evans

Ed Krentz and Gwen Evans

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2024 Hotdish Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests

2024 Hoedown guests

2024 Hoedown guests

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2024 Hotdish Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

2024 Hoedown guests.

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Voting in the Jell-O Contest at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

2024 voting in the Jell-O Contest.

2024 voting in the Jell-O Contest.

2024 voting in the Jell-O Contest.

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Liz Ceperley, Margo Good and Laura Ward Good at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

Liz Ceperley, Margo and Laura Ward Good

Liz Ceperley, Margo and Laura Ward Good

Liz Ceperley, Margo and Laura Ward Good

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The food line at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The food line at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The food line at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

The food line at the 2024 Hotdish Hoedown.

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The Jell-Os

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2024 Jell-O No. 1: Shrimp on the Barbie for Best Pun by Liz Ceperley

2024 Jell-O No. 1: Shrimp on the Barbie for Best Pun by Liz Ceperley

2024 Jell-O No. 1: Shrimp on the Barbie for Best Pun by Liz Ceperley

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2024 Jell-O No. 2: Best Tale Told by Lori Hart: Quidditch at Hogwarts

2024 Jell-O No. 2: Best Tale Told by Lori Hart: Quidditch at Hogwarts

2024 Jell-O No. 2: Best Tale Told by Lori Hart: Quidditch at Hogwarts

2024 Jell-O No. 2: Best Tale Told by Lori Hart: Quidditch at Hogwarts

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2024 Jell-O No. 3 by Mary Jo Biebl-Yahnke: Best Tale Told by Humans: Politics: A Can of Worms (They're edible!)

2024 Jell-O No. 3 by Mary Jo Biebl-Yahnke: Best Tale Told by Humans: Politics: A Can of Worms (They’re edible!)

2024 Jell-O No. 3 by Mary Jo Biebl-Yahnke: Best Tale Told by Humans: Politics: A Can of Worms (They’re edible!)

2024 Jell-O No. 3 by Mary Jo Biebl-Yahnke: Best Tale Told by Humans: Politics: A Can of Worms (They’re edible!)

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2024 Jell-O No. 4 by RJ Auner: "AI" is a valid Scrabble word worth two points; for category Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product

2024 Jell-O No. 4 by RJ Auner: “AI” is a valid Scrabble word worth two points; for category Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product

2024 Jell-O No. 4 by RJ Auner: “AI” is a valid Scrabble word worth two points; for category Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product

2024 Jell-O No. 4 by RJ Auner: “AI” is a valid Scrabble word worth two points; for category Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product

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2024 Jell-O No. 5 by Walker Good: Jello Bonsai

2024 Jell-O No. 5 by Walker Good: Jello Bonsai

2024 Jell-O No. 5 by Walker Good: Jello Bonsai

2024 Jell-O No. 5 by Walker Good: Jello Bonsai

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2024 Jell-O No. 6: Best Tale Told by Violet Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 6: Best Tale Told by Violet Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 6: Best Tale Told by Violet Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 6: Best Tale Told by Violet Schmitz

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2024 Jell-O No. 7: Best Pun: "Around to It" by Jonah Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 7: Best Pun: “Around to It” by Jonah Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 7: Best Pun: “Around to It” by Jonah Schmitz

2024 Jell-O No. 7: Best Pun: “Around to It” by Jonah Schmitz

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2024 Jell-O No. 8: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by Emmie Welch and Lynn Welch: Arti-Fish-al In-Jell-I-Gence Art Generator

2024 Jell-O No. 8: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by Emmie Welch and Lynn Welch: Arti-Fish-al In-Jell-I-Gence Art Generator.

2024 Jell-O No. 8: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by Emmie Welch and Lynn Welch: Arti-Fish-al In-Jell-I-Gence Art Generator.

2024 Jell-O No. 8: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by Emmie Welch and Lynn Welch: Arti-Fish-al In-Jell-I-Gence Art Generator.

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2024 Jell-O No. 9: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 9: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 9: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 9: Most Fantastic Artificial In-Jell-I-Gence Product by the Ashenbrenners

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2024 Jell-O No. 10 Best Pun: Ring. Ring. Jell-O? by Annette Kornell

2024 Jell-O No. 10 Best Pun: Ring. Ring. Jell-O? by Annette Kornell

2024 Jell-O No. 10 Best Pun: Ring. Ring. Jell-O? by Annette Kornell

2024 Jell-O No. 10 Best Pun: Ring. Ring. Jell-O? by Annette Kornell

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2024 Jell-O No. 12: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Laura Good

2024 Jell-O No. 12: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Laura Good

2024 Jell-O No. 12: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Laura Good

2024 Jell-O No. 12: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Laura Good

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2024 Jell-O No. 13 by Jim Good: Girl with a Pearl Earring and Jello for Best Tale Told by a Human

2024 Jell-O No. 13 by Jim Good: Girl with a Pearl Earring and Jello for Best Tale Told by a Human

2024 Jell-O No. 13 by Jim Good: Girl with a Pearl Earring and Jello for Best Tale Told by a Human

2024 Jell-O No. 13 by Jim Good: Girl with a Pearl Earring and Jello for Best Tale Told by a Human

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2024 Jell-O No. 14: Best Hope for the Future: Jello by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 14: Best Hope for the Future: Jello by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 14: Best Hope for the Future: Jello by the Ashenbrenners

2024 Jell-O No. 14: Best Hope for the Future: Jello by the Ashenbrenners

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2024 Jell-O No. 15: Best Tale Told by Wilder Goetz and Woody Goetz: Shelver Silverstein's "The Boa Constrictor"

2024 Jell-O No. 15: Best Tale Told by Wilder Goetz and Woody Goetz: Shel Silverstein’s “The Boa Constrictor”

2024 Jell-O No. 15: Best Tale Told by Wilder Goetz and Woody Goetz: Shel Silverstein’s “The Boa Constrictor”

2024 Jell-O No. 15: Best Tale Told by Wilder Goetz and Woody Goetz: Shel Silverstein’s “The Boa Constrictor”

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2024 Jell-O No. 17 Best Tale Told by Jo Ann Kraus: "The Bear"

2024 Jell-O No. 17 Best Tale Told by Jo Ann Kraus: “The Bear”

2024 Jell-O No. 17 Best Tale Told by Jo Ann Kraus: “The Bear”

2024 Jell-O No. 17 Best Tale Told by Jo Ann Kraus: “The Bear”

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2024 No. 18: Best Pun by Susie Feest: Olive U

2024 No. 18: Best Pun by Susie Feest: Olive U

2024 No. 18: Best Pun by Susie Feest: Olive U

2024 No. 18: Best Pun by Susie Feest: Olive U

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2024 Jell-O No. 20: Best Hope for the Future: Community

2024 Jell-O No. 20: Best Hope for the Future: Community by Chris Verdico

2024 Jell-O No. 20: Best Hope for the Future: Community by Chris Verdico

2024 Jell-O No. 20: Best Hope for the Future: Community by Chris Verdico

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2024 Jell-O No. 22: Scartlet Verdico's Best Hope for the Future: Clean H2O

2024 Jell-O No. 22: Scartlet Verdico’s Best Hope for the Future: Clean H2O

2024 Jell-O No. 22: Scartlet Verdico’s Best Hope for the Future: Clean H2O

2024 Jell-O No. 22: Scartlet Verdico’s Best Hope for the Future: Clean H2O

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2024 Jell-O No. 23: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Feliz Castañeda

2024 Jell-O No. 23: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Feliz Castañeda

2024 Jell-O No. 23: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Feliz Castañeda

2024 Jell-O No. 23: Best Solution to Problem Highlighted in News by Feliz Castañeda

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2024 Jell-O No. 24: James Benson's Best Story Told by Humans

2024 Jell-O No. 24: James Benson’s Best Story Told by Humans

2024 Jell-O No. 24: James Benson’s Best Story Told by Humans

2024 Jell-O No. 24: James Benson’s Best Story Told by Humans

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Cleanup and leftovers

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Introducing Noki, the new Hoedown cleanup assistant.
Small brown dog licking 9x13 glass pan
Noki has no qualms about diving in.
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Noki does not hesitate to help out.
Clear plastic bowl and serving utensils.
If yours, reclaim from hostess’ front porch before June 15, 2024, to prevent bowl being donated to St. Vinny’s.
White plastic bowl with gray marbling
If yours, reclaim from hostess’ front porch before June 15, 2024, to prevent bowl being donated to St. Vinny’s.
clean 9x13 glass pan
Noki does good work! If yours, reclaim from hostess’ front porch before June 15, 2024, to prevent bowl being donated to St. Vinny’s.

2024 Invitation & Links

Forgotten items: Reclaim before June 15

2024 Wisconsin State Journal article

Online invitation with Jell-O Contest categories

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