Welcome to the North Carolina Gourd Society!

What’s happening?

  • The 84th North Carolina Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival will be August 29-30, 2026 at the Bethesda Ruritan Community Center, Kenneth E. Harrell Gymnasium, 2001 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham.
    • NEW! Class registration has started!
      • List of classes and registration details: click here
      • Membership in the NC Gourd Society is required to take classes
        • The Registrar will add $15 for a one-year membership to your total cost if you are not a member
      • Last day to register for classes is August 19th
    • Competition is open for registration!
      • Info and registration form: click here
      • Deadline is August 28
    • The 2026 festival theme is “Down on the Farm“
    • Volunteers needed! Sign up here <link coming soon!>
    • Contact Festival Chair, Judi Fleming with any questions: fleminggourds at yahoo.com
  • 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 Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the festival in Durham.