After this, fans lined up for photo sessions with various cast members and amid much laughter and good natured jostling for position, everyone who wanted a picture eventually got one. For several attendees, this was their first meeting with any of the Dr. Quinn cast members. Some approached shyly but all were greeted with warmth and open arms and any awe at meeting a favorite cast member soon gave way to a feeling of familiarity. For most, cast and fans- it felt more like a family reunion. All too soon, dinner was announced and everyone moved inside to continue their conversations.

Although the white lights strewn around the room were reminiscent of the Tenth Anniversary dinner, this year's theme was a western one. In lieu of flowers and more formal tablecloths, red lanterns graced each table, along with a souvenir invitation cast photo and a 'scroll' designed especially by A&E Television Network commemorating the "DQ Times Twelfth Anniversary Reunion".Tables were set up on both sides of the room separated in the middle by a dance floor. On one wall hung a beautiful banner donated by a DQTimes member welcoming all to the DQ Times Reunion dinner.

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During dinner, Pam Hughes (DQ Times founder/ editor)made a few special announcements. Cast who were present were acknowledged and fervently applauded and to the surprise of all, Kathryn Ford led a round of applause for the fans themselves, in which she was heartily joined by all the cast. Pam then asked Jane Seymour and Beth Sullivan to draw the winning raffle tickets for the Jane Seymour' victorian doll (from Jane Seymour's home collection) and the Dr Quinn yearbook. Helene Udy selected Lilian Vet, from Germany, as the lucky winner of the A&E sponsored grand prize- a tote bag bearing the A&E emblem complete with three full seasons of Dr. Quinn DVDs, a Dr. Quinn and A&E tee shirt and a Dr. Quinn mug.

Shortly afterward, Jane Seymour reluctantly took her leave and Jen Youngs and her husband Ronnie Champagne took their places at the podium to provide the evening's entertainment. One by one, cast and guests, stepped out onto the dance floor to the delight of the fans in attendance. Even Beth Sullivan, now fully recovered from her injuries was coaxed onto the floor by Shawn Toovey! 

The evening was filled with music, conversation and picture taking. Wherever one looked cast members or production members were surrounded by groups of fans all eager to hear about their latest projects or to take that once in a lifetime photo with them. Many had come from other countries, one as far away as Australia for this special night, none left disappointed. The magic of Dr. Quinn had returned and with it that special bond between it's actors and those so devoted to it.