TEXAS GOURD SOCIETY EVENTS

2008 LONE STAR GOURD FESTIVAL

October 18-19, 2008
Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Fredericksburg, Texas

Please click here to download The 2008 Show Flyer. (PDF format)

Click here to download the Vendor Information Packet and Contract. (PDF format)
If you are unable to print the Vendor packet or if you wish a printed copy via US Mail, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $ 1.00 (reproduction costs) to John Flewharty, 1511 Kings Row, Denton, TX 76209

Click here to view a layout of the show including vendors to date -- updated 6/02/08. (PDF format)
Only two booths left – hurry and reserve yours now!

Click here to download the Juried Competition Guidelines.
Click here to download the Competition Entry Form.
(Both files are Word documents)
If you are unable to print the Competition packet or if you wish a printed copy via US Mail, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $1.00 (reproduction costs) to Judy Richie, 708 Mockingbird Lane, Kerrville, TX 78028

Click here for a Teacher Application Form if you would like to teach classes at the Festival.

Click here for an overview schedule of classes; here for class descriptions, photos, details, and fees; and here for a student application for classes.
It is strongly recommended that you contact Betty Vertin at 830-367-4454 before submitting your class application to check on space availability. Spaces cannot be reserved by telephone; spaces are assigned upon receipt of your check.
If in the detail of classes a class is shown as “Sold Out” and if you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please send a separate check and a separate registration form for that class – we will hold your check and if you are not placed in the class, we will return your check uncashed. This will eliminate delays in placing you in other classes you might request.

We suggest you make your motel reservations early – there are other events in Fredericksburg this weekend and a block of reserved rooms is not available. You may visit http://www.hill-country-visitor.com or http://www.fredericksburg-texas.com
for a listing of lodging in the area. These sites contain a lot of useful information about the Fredericksburg area. If you need assistance with travel arrangements, you may also contact our members Elic & Lydia Knight at 214-385-6224 or elicknightsr@sbcglobal.net
Additional information on motels and RV parks in the Kerrville area (20 miles away) may be found here.

2008 Silent Auction

The Silent Auction was a big success last year – let’s make this year’s even better! Please donate an item for the silent auction – it can be a gourd or anything gourd-related. Hellen Martin is contacting vendors to see if they will donate items also. Please contact Hellen Martin at 817-907-3320 or Patty Gilliland at 903-663-0017.

*** Nationally-known gourd artists Bonnie Gibson, Betsy Roberts, and Kathy Riker will have booths at our show and will be teaching classes. Maria Dellos will be conducting demonstrations of her gourd artistry. Please check back for more details soon. ***

Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show
A juried exhibit featuring many of the best gourd artists in America

May 22 – July 6, 2008
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
830-895-2911
http://www.kacckerrville.com/ for more information

Click here for TGS member awards

Texas Gourd Society ~ EVENTS PHOTO GALLERY

2007 Lone Star Gourd Festival

Competition Winners & Banquet Photos
Click here to view the photos (PDF format)

TGS FALL 2006 COMPETITION WINNERS

2006 PHOTO GALLERY

TGS FALL 2005 COMPETITION WINNERS


BEST OF SHOW: JUDY RICHIE	PRESIDENT'S AWARD: BERT PETRIE

2005 PHOTO GALLERY

2005 COMPETITION AND BLUE RIBBON PHOTOS

2005 FALL CLASSES PHOTOS

2005 FALL DINNER PHOTOS

2005 FALL SHOW BOOTHS PHOTOS

TGS FALL 2004 COMPETITION WINNERS


BEST OF SHOW:	JUDIE RICHIE	PRESIDENT'S AWARD:	ROBERT THUNDERCLOUD


2004 PHOTO GALLERY	2004 "GOURD HAT PARADE" PHOTO GALLERY

2003 - 8th ANNUAL TGS Art & Craft Show