Welcome to the North Carolina Gourd Society!

What’s happening?

  • “This versatile fruit has a rich history in Wake County” article in the August 31, 2024, issue of Raleigh’s Midtown Magazine featuring the NC Gourd Society and our festival! https://www.midtownmag.com/this-versatile-fruit-has-a-rich-history-in-wake-county/
  • We had a wonderful festival! Our 82nd North Carolina Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival was held September 7-8, 2024.
  • Thanks to all the attendees, volunteers, vendors, and instructors at the 2024 festival!
  • The 2025 festival is tentatively planned for November 7-9, 2025, in the Holshouser “Village of Yesteryear” Building on the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. We hope to see you there!
  • Email for 2025 festival is [email protected]
  • The 2025 theme is “Happy Holidays!” xx
  • Gourds were featured on CBS Sunday Morning! See Gourlandia‘s gourd parade! Great video here!