The 82nd NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday & Sunday, Sept 7-8, at the NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser “Village of Yesteryear” Building. Tickets are $5; kids under 13 free.
The festival features gourd classes, displays of gourds from around the world, gourd competitions, a raffle, and vendors of gourd seeds, crafts, art, books, T-shirts, crafting supplies, and gourds. This is a great opportunity to shop for a unique gift. Free gourd craft for kids.