What in the world is a hootenanny, you ask? Picture this: a jubilant gathering of friends, neighbors, and newcomers, filled with toe-tapping tunes, laughter bouncing off the walls, and plenty of good ol’ fashioned fun. Historically, “hootenanny” has been a word for a rollicking folk-music party — but here at Christ United Methodist Church, we’re putting our own spin on it with games, hot dogs, dancing, and yes… a good, old-fashioned cake walk (because nothing says joy like winning dessert with a little rhythm in your step).
Event Details
- When: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Where: Wesley Hall
- Who: Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, your family, your best dance moves, and maybe even your lucky cake-walk shoes.
What to Expect
- Music by the Farmers Market Ramblers
- Games to keep the kids (and kids-at-heart) grinning.
- Hot dogs sizzling and ready for hungry hootenanny-goers.
- Dancing that’ll get even the shyest feet moving. We’ll even have a square dance caller for a few dances!
- Cake Walk — because walking in circles for a sweet reward is the kind of wholesome fun the world needs more of.
Supporting Our Community
While the hootenanny is all about fun and fellowship, it’s also a chance to lend a hand. We’ll be collecting donations for the Rochester Alternative Learning Center, and we invite you to bring along any of the following items:
- Peanut Butter / Jelly
- Rice
- Canned Soup, Meat, Veggies, or Fruit
- Applesauce
- Healthy Snacks (granola bars, trail mix, popcorn bags, etc.)
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Cereal
- Pasta Sauce
- Microwaveable Meals
- $10 Grocery or Gas Gift Cards
Join the Fun!
So dust off your dancing shoes, grab your appetite for hot dogs (and maybe cake), and join us for a night of laughter, music, and community. Whether you’ve been coming to CUMC for decades or this is your very first time, there’s a place for you at our Hootenanny.
Because in the end, a hootenanny isn’t just an event — it’s a reminder that joy is sweeter when shared.