All are cousins of squash, some closer kin than others. In the Fall, we will have gourd seeds, gourd t-shirts, books and vendors will have gourds and gourd crafts for sale. When you live in a big state like North Carolina, it can be a long drive to a gourd club meeting. This meeting will feature a silent auction and a raffle. The banquet will be held at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, N.C. not far from the Fair Grounds. .
Newcomers are most welcome to attend.
A regular business meeting will be followed by a selection of gourd crafting demonstrations and a workshop on making and painting gourd birdhouses. The theme for this year's 60th Annual North Carolina Gourd Festival , will be Celebrating 60 Years of Gourds . These are excellent projects to work on with your children. The public is most welcome to attend. Please be aware that a storm knocked out the power to this building, but all items can be viewed during daylight hours all year round.