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Event Schedule

Plan your weekend at the O' Hi Y'all Country Dance Fest with our comprehensive schedule of competitions, workshops, and social events.

  • November 1, 2025 • Columbus, Ohio

9:00 AM

Welcome Registration

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Check-in, collect your welcome packet, and meet fellow dancers. Registration desk will remain open until 5:00 PM.

  • Staff: Sarah Johnson, Michael Rodriguez

Main Lobby

10:00 AM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Newcomer

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Warm-up session for all Newcomer level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

10:30 AM

Pro-Am Heats: Newcomer Division

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Competition heats for all Newcomer level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Newcomer Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
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Main Ballroom

12:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Novice

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Warm-up session for all Novice level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

12:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Novice Division

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Competition heats for all Novice level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Novice Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
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Main Ballroom

2:00 PM

Lunch

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with fellow dancers. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

  • Duration: 1 hour Included with weekend and Saturday pass

Main Ballroom

3:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Intermediate

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Warm-up session for all Intermediate level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

3:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Intermediate Division

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Competition heats for all Intermediate level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Intermediate Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
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Main Ballroom

5:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Advanced

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Warm-up session for all Advanced level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Advanced Division

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Competition heats for all Advanced level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Advanced Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
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Main Ballroom

7:00 PM

Cocktails

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Pre-dinner cocktail hour with cash bar. Mingle with other dancers and the competition judges.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

7:30 PM

Dinner

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Elegant sit-down dinner with choice of entrée. Special dietary needs accommodated with advance notice.

  • Duration: 1 hour Included with weekend and Saturday pass

Main Ballroom

7:30 PM

Dance Party

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Evening social dance with live music by the Country Swingers Band. Open dance floor with a mix of two-step, waltz, swing, and line dancing.

  • Duration: Until 10:00 PM Live music by Country Swingers Band

Dance Party Schedule

  • 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Advanced Two-Step Workshop

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

Learn advanced two-step techniques and patterns from champion dancers Emily Wilson and James Thompson.

  • Duration: 1 hour Instructors: Emily Wilson & James Thompson
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Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Country Swing Fundamentals

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

Master the basics of country swing dancing with professional instructors Robert Davis and Melissa Chen.

  • Duration: 1 hour Instructors: Robert Davis & Melissa Chen
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Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Private Lessons

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

One-on-one instruction with professional dance instructors. Pre-registration required, limited slots available.

  • Duration: 45 minutes per session Additional fee applies

Available Instructors:

  • Sam Wetzel
  • Christine Wetzel
  • Robert Davis - Line Dance & Cha-Cha Coach
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Main Ballroom

10:30 AM

Pro-Am Heats: Newcomer Division

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Competition heats for all Newcomer level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Newcomer Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
Register Now

Main Ballroom

12:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Novice Division

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Competition heats for all Novice level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Novice Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
Register Now

Main Ballroom

3:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Intermediate Division

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Competition heats for all Intermediate level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Intermediate Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
Register Now

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Pro-Am Heats: Advanced Division

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Competition heats for all Advanced level Pro-Am dancers.

  • All Classic & Mixed Role Advanced Pro-Am
  • All Spotlight Performances
Register Now

Main Ballroom

10:00 AM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Newcomer

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Warm-up session for all Newcomer level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

12:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Novice

Saturday, November 1 : Morning Session

Warm-up session for all Novice level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

3:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Intermediate

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Warm-up session for all Intermediate level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

5:00 PM

Pro-Am Warm Up: Advanced

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Warm-up session for all Advanced level Pro-Am competitors. Practice your routines and get comfortable with the dance floor.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

2:00 PM

Lunch

Saturday, November 1 : Afternoon Session

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with fellow dancers. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

  • Duration: 1 hour Included with weekend and Saturday pass

Main Ballroom

7:30 PM

Dinner

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Elegant sit-down dinner with choice of entrée. Special dietary needs accommodated with advance notice.

  • Duration: 1 hour Included with weekend and Saturday pass

Main Ballroom

7:00 PM

Cocktails

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Pre-dinner cocktail hour with cash bar. Mingle with other dancers and the competition judges.

  • Duration: 30 minutes

Main Ballroom

7:30 PM

Dance Party

Saturday, November 1 : Evening Session

Evening social dance with live music by the Country Swingers Band. Open dance floor with a mix of two-step, waltz, swing, and line dancing.

  • Duration: Until 10:00 PM Live music by Country Swingers Band

Dance Party Schedule

  • 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Advanced Two-Step Workshop

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

Learn advanced two-step techniques and patterns from champion dancers Emily Wilson and James Thompson.

  • Duration: 1 hour Instructors: Emily Wilson & James Thompson
Register Now

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Country Swing Fundamentals

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

Master the basics of country swing dancing with professional instructors Robert Davis and Melissa Chen.

  • Duration: 1 hour Instructors: Robert Davis & Melissa Chen
Register Now

Main Ballroom

5:30 PM

Private Lessons

Sunday, November 2 : Morning Session

One-on-one instruction with professional dance instructors. Pre-registration required, limited slots available.

  • Duration: 45 minutes per session Additional fee applies

Available Instructors:

  • Sam Wetzel
  • Christine Wetzel
Register Now

Main Ballroom

Emerald City Ballroom

Venue Information

Primary competition venue with professional dance floor.

Main Ballroom

  • First Floor, East Wing

Warm-up area and secondary competition space.

Main Ballroom

  • First Floor, East Wing

Meals and refreshments served throughout the day.

Main Ballroom

  • Second Floor, Central Area

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