Name: South Carolina Gourd Society
Address: US

Patch Leaders;
Anna Fountain and Kristie Hull

Patch Leader;
Alice Dees

Hello all, just want to let you know we’re very excited as we make final preparations for the 20th Annual SC Gourd Festival. We truly can say that each year has improved on the prior year, and we are excited about the classes our instructors are offering this year.

The classes will be posted on February 8th, and you may begin registering for your favorite classes at that time. Check out our all-class picture page, with links to each class's information here.

Come join us for the fun, see old friends, and make new ones, while learning a new technique, or advancing your skills and don't forget to shop for new gourds and gourd supplies.

As in the past; this year’s event will be an outside one, with the large tents or a covered porch for classes.

Of course, we'll have a fun Make-n-Take Class that we think folks will enjoy along with the already finished gourds and other artwork to be purchased which, by the way, make wonderful gifts. Remember, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will be soon!

The South Carolina Gourd Society and Ghost Creek Gourds are looking forward to having y’all join us April 24-25, 2026 as we host the 20th Annual Gourd Fest at Ghost Creek Gourd Farm, Laurens SC.

Linda Martin

Ghost Creek Gourd Fest Coordinator

20th YEAR!

April 24-25, 2026

There will be a Make-n-Take tent for so adults can create a unique gourd creation in 30 minutes or so. The children, at no charge, will be painting a hanging Gourd Planter to take home.

Registration closes 4/14/26 !

Register SOON!

Returning for his 3rd year at our festival is Charles Womack, a talented Hand Carver and Chain Saw Artist from Duncan, SC. He will have some of his work to sell and will be doing demonstrations throughout the weekend.