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N.C. Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival

  • When: Saturday, September 6, 2025,  8:00 am -  5:00 pm
  • Location: Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5. Kids 12 and under are free.

Theme: Happy Holidays (All Holidays)

The 83rd Annual Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival is the longest running festival in the United States. There are 55 competitive categories to inspire using gourds. There are competitions categories for gourd and craters: youth , novice, general and master-level artisans. Family event offering classes and make & take items; plus vendors selling tools as well as finished gourd artwork and all shapes and sizes of gourds for crafting.

Class times begin 8am both days, but event time does not begin until 9AM for both days.

  • Website: ncgourdsociety.org
  • Contact Phone: 9195765928
  • Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Category: Family Fun

Enter Competition and Register for Festival classes on the website.

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