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The following buttons link to some Tool and Equipment vendors used by state members.
Classes are still open and you can register for your choices ! But don't wait! Registration closes April 15th!
SC Gourd Festival is a two day event, held April 28-29, 2023 at the Ghost Creek Gourd Farm in Laurens, SC. Festival hours are Friday 1-5 and Saturday 8-5
Attendees are reminded that for the safety of all attendees, Only Service Dogs will be permitted at the festival
General Information
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Class applications general information
Class Registration Form
All Classes View Friday PM Classes Saturday AM Classes Saturday PM Classes 2023 Make and Take
Vendors, Sales, Raffles and Give-Aways Lodging and Food General Information Needs
Ghost Creek Gourd Fest Vendors Lodging Volunteers Needed
Member Sales Tent Food Tent at Event Annual Membership Meeting
Basket Give-Aways Directions to Event Raffles
**$5 of every class tuition fee is retained by South Carolina Gourd Society for expenses related to the Festival
Class applications will be accepted on a first come, first registered basis from February 12 until April 15. Class times (also listed on class details page) are Friday from 1-5, Saturday AM from 8-11:30, and Saturday PM from 1-5
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2023 Make and Take
Adult Make and Take will again be offered Friday afternoon 1pm to 5pm, and
Saturday from 10am-5pm. You will get to paint a Bird onto a gourd cut-out shape using paints and embellishments and other supplies provided by the instructor. Your Bird can be used as a Pin or a Magnet, all for only a $5 Fee and approximagely 30 minutes of your time. Bring your friends and have some fun at the Gourd Fest.
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Our Kids Make and Take is offered for Free. A Gourd Birdhouse will be waiting for you to paint and take home for the birds at your house using your imagination and creative skills. Offered Friday 1-5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
General Membership Meeting will occur at 12:30pm at the Festival.
1. The following expiring SC Gourd Society positions will be filled.
* President
* Publicity & Promotions
- Each position, except for the Treasurer position will serve a two-year term, beginning May 2023.
- To submit a candidate for any of these openings, please do so by calling one of the Nominating Committee Members by March 30 to have the candidate added
to the ballot.
* Alice - 864-363-8580
* Mary - 941-258-8424
2. If you sign up as a new member for SC Gourd Society membership for 3 years at $40 at the festival only, you will receive an incentive.
* 1 year memberships are $15
* 3 year memberships (at the festival only) is $40 and will be given a free 1 year membership to the American Gourd Society. AGS membership includes 4 magazines (one per quarter).
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The festival is actively seeking volunteers to help with key jobs at the Festival. To volunteer your time, please call or text Linda at 864-871-2315.
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BACK FOR 2023 - “Gourders Dream Basket” drawing open to all in attendance. Ticket purchase of $5.00 places your name in the drawing the Basket to be given away at the 12:30 drawing. Tickets may be purchased before the Festival but arrangements need to be made for someone in attendance to pickup if you’re not there and your ticket is drawn. NO SHIPPING OR DELIVERY PROVIDED.
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The Caning Shop's Gourd Tool Kit includes all three specially designed power tools for the gourd crafter. Inside a sturdy tool case, you'll have the Gourd Saw with 6 blades, the Gourd Drill with an assortment of 6 engraving cutters, and the Gourd Sander with 6 sanding sponges, and a powerful 15 V AC-DC Variable Speed Transformer.
All attendees will be eligible to purchase $1 raffle tickets for tools, books & gourd art
Ghost Creek Gourd Fest Vendors will be providing a variety of gourd crafting supplies including wood burners, saws and sanders, as well as paints, inks, embellishments, clay Quikwood, and gourds. Finished gourd art and crafts will also be sold.
A Food Tent will again be available during the event. Friday 1-5 with snacks & drinks and on Saturday from 10-5 with snacks, drinks, and a Food Truck from 11:00 to 2pm. The food truck accepts Accept cash, credit card and debit card.
Vendor Information Be sure to visit our vendor page for information on the vendors who will be at the Festival. Each vendor will have items for sale so be sure to bring your wish list and your gift list!.
Lodging is available locally - reference the 2023 Festival - Lodging submenu for area hotel suggestions.
Class Applications
Make and Take
Gourd Fest Vendors
Food Tent
Lodging
General Membership Meeting
Volunteers Needed
Give-Aways
Raffles
Member Sales
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