BELLEGARDE - Approximately 165 people gathered in Bellegarde's community hall for the Bellegarde Country Hoedown 2025.
The Country Hoedowns began in the community back in 1988. Their purpose was and continues to be to keep the community hall and local rink in operation. The planning committee of Natasha Poirier, Liberty Bayliss, Shana Poirier, Kari Bauche and Rheanne Dekeyser decided to use this year’s hoedown to raise money for a kitchen upgrade in the hall.
A supper served by Weir’s Catering kicked off the evening, and then the doors were opened to the general public. Silent auction winners were announced shortly after and then the fun began. The rest of the evening featured dancing to music DJ’d by Trident Music, interspersed with three skits which acted out music videos and a version of The Dating Game.
Of course, as is often the case with these types of events, the evening was also ‘interspersed’ with drinks from the bar. The planning committee made sure that everyone made it home by providing designated drivers.
The evening was deemed to be a very good success, not only by those who attended, but also by those who planned it. Plans are already underway for a 2026 Hoedown.
