5th Annual

 Home Grown & Hand Made

 Gourd Festival

 April 20th - 22nd, 2012

 at the Bledsoe Community Complex Center

 234 Allen P. Deakins Road, Pikeville, TN  37367

     Directionsandlodging information is located in this link.

  As our title indicates, all of the products displayed and demonstrated will be "home grown" and/or "hand made." Several gourd growers from the region will be displaying and selling a marvelous variety of gourds -- all dried and ready for crafting.

  This show is a good opportunity for the public to meet regional gourd artisans, crafters, and growers.  Admission and parking are free.

  A Ribbon Competition will be held again this year with 22 classes and judging by American Gourd Society Certified Judges according to AGS Judging Criteria.  Our theme for this year is Once Upon A Gourd . . . (fantasy and fairy tales depicted on or as gourds).

There will crafting workshops and demonstrations available throughout the three day event.  It is a good idea to decide which workshops you want to take, complete the form and return it to Lisa Roberson, 938 Porch Rock Road, Pikeville TN 37367, as soon as possible.  This will ensure you a place in the class.

 [Note for 2013 classes:  If you are interested in teaching a class at our 2013 show, please complete an Instructor application for each class you propose.  Send completed application to Lisa Roberson, 938 Porch Rock RD, Pikeville, TN 37367

 Applications:  2012  Vendor    

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