GREENVILLE – The 50th annual Ohio Gourd Show will be held on Sept. 29 and 30 at the
Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville.
The theme for this year’s show is "50 Years of Gourds."
Workshops are offered on Sept. 28 as well as all day on Sept. 29 and in the afternoon
on Sept. 30.
Show books are now available which detail 40 classes offering hands-on guidance in
learning various concepts in decoration and embellishment and include a wide
variety of projects such as constructing a gourd drum, gourd vest, wood burning
and drawing, weaving with various materials, carving, and many others.
Classes are aimed at all levels of expertise and are taught by experienced
instructors.
Also listed in the show book are competitive classes for current season gourds, dry
gourds, gourd crafts, junior and youth classes, rules and regulations for
entering and other activities which are part of the show.
To obtain a show book listing further information phone (937) 447-2845 or email
[email protected].
Persons interested in attending the workshops during this year’s annual gourd show
should register early as class sizes are limited.