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Last update 7/20/10

Copyright 2004 - 2010
Texas Gourd Society, Inc.
All rights reserved.



PURPOSE
The purpose of the Texas Gourd Society is to promote interest in and appreciation of gourds, both to our membership and to the general public. We will do this by sharing information through education, meetings, festivals and shows related to the culture, history, uses, crafting and artistry of gourds.



2010 Membership Dues - Now Due!


$12.00 per year, covering Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2010

Click here to print a membership form.
Complete the form and mail along with your $12 check to:
TGS Membership
9830 Shadydale Lane
Dallas, TX  75238



2010 Lone Star Gourd Festival


October 15, 16, and 17, 2010
Classes Oct 14-17, 2010
Setup Oct 14, 2010
Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Fredericksburg, Texas


Take a gourd class – or several – at our show!
Click here for a summary list of classes in Adobe pdf
Click here for details of classes, including photos (Patience! 34-page PDF document)
Click here to see spaces available for each class
Click here for a Class Application
It is suggested that potential students contact Judy Richie at Phone 830-257-8939,
email judyrichie@yahoo.com before submitting their application and fees,
to confirm availability.

Be a vendor at our show!
Click here for Vendors’ Guidelines in Adobe pdf, or here for MS Word
Click here for Vendors’ Contract in Adobe pdf, or here for MS Word
Click here for a current layout (PDF) showing vendors and open spaces. (July 20, 2010)

Enter our Judged Competition!
Click here for complete rules and entry forms (12-page PDF document)
Please read thoroughly and carefully – there are major changes from previous years!

LODGING INFORMATION:  We recommend making your reservations as early as possible. This link from the official Fredericksburg website may be useful:  http://fredericksburgtxcoc.weblinkconnect.com

Additional lodging is available in Kerrville, TX, approximately 20 miles south of Fredericksburg – this link provides information on accommodations in Kerrville: http://www.kerrvilletexascvb.com/kerrvilleaccommodations.htm



2010 Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show


Kerr Arts and Cultural Center
Kerrville, Texas
May 27 – July 11, 2010

http://www.kacckerrville.com/gourdshow.html



Gourd Art Show/Sale


The Wesley Gallery in Dripping Springs, TX, will host a Gourd Art Show
September 11-12, 2010. Participant fee is $10 per artist. All proceeds go to the artist.
An artists' reception will be held Friday evening, September 10.
Please contact Lynda Smith at lyndabethsmith@gmail.com or 512-524-7897
if you wish to participate in this first-ever gourd event for this gallery.
Gallery contact information may be found at http://www.wesleygallery.com
or telephone 512-858-9758 or toll free at 888-224-3644.
The gallery is located at 27008 Ranch Road 12 South, Dripping Springs, TX  78620.



World of Gourds


A links-only website providing links to all of the
gourd societies, shows, artists, vendors, and growers:

www.worldofgourds.com





THE

WORLD'S FIRST
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