Welcome to the North Carolina Gourd Society!

What’s happening?

  • The 85th North Carolina Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival will be held September 11 – 12, 2027, at the Bethesda Ruritan Community Center, Kenneth E. Harrell Gymnasium, 2001 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham. Details will be posted here when they are available.
  • The 84th North Carolina Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival was held August 29-30, 2026 at the Bethesda Ruritan Community Center, Kenneth E. Harrell Gymnasium, 2001 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham.
  • Email our Membership Chair to verify if you are an active member or for membership information.
  • Our next quarterly meeting for all members will be TBD