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!
- The 2025 theme is “Happy Holidays!” xx
- Gourds were featured on CBS Sunday Morning! See Gourlandia‘s gourd parade! Great video here!
- Check our Facebook page for the latest news: NCGS Facebook Group