The mission of the South Carolina Gourd Society (SCGS) is educational in nature and accomplishes this by encouraging and supporting presentations, displays and seminars and by providing educational resources and exhibits. The SCGS has differing levels of creativity for young and old, creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art that started with the foundation of a seed, soil, nutrition, water, and a burst from the sun. Representing the South, we are proud to lift from natures own and place the fingerprints of the human soul upon it.

South Carolina State Fair

It will not be long until the South Carolina State Fair. The society will have a booth again this year on Friday, October 22 (so mark your calendars). Last year we had so many come through and ask questions about gourds. it is a very good way for us to accompolish our goal of education. We will need members to demonstrate in the booth and also talk to the public. We had a wonderful display of gourd art last year, so we will need some new things to display this year. Some of our members entered the arts competitions at the state fair last year and did very well. This is a wonderful way for you to show what you can do with gourds. There is a fine arts division and also a crafts division. The open online entry registration will be from July1 until September 1. Go here to register. You will see the Home and Craft Division as well as the Fine Arts Division. Just follow the instructions to enter.

Ghost Creek Gourd Fest - Big Success!!

We had a wonderful day at Ghost Creek Gourd fest this year - wonderful classes, great demonstrations, terriffic music, yummy food, the BEST fundraiser, and lots of gourds and gourd supplies! Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a wonderful day.  Enjoy the pictures and if you have some, send to the webmaster.