Our 61st Annual Ohio Gourd Show is around the corner –
October 4, 5, 6, 2024!
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, Ohio
For the 2nd year – FREE admission and parking
Special thanks to our generous sponsors!
Take a picture with our ELUSIVE GOURDMAN!
Learn about gourds in history, culture, art and entertainment!
Enjoy Gourd Entertainment (Saturday October 5, 2024)
Christopher Witulski – gourd banjo 11 am – 1 pm
Zuva Marimba – gourd music featuring mbira and marimba 2 pm – 4 pm
Enjoy free demonstrations, gourd art, gourd food, gourd people!!
Show Schedule HERE
Demonstration Schedule HERE
VOLUNTEER sign-up HERE
The 2024 Show Book version 2 is now available!!!
There is still time to pre-register for workshops!
Scroll down to review Gourd Workshops
(click 2024 Workshops version 2 for detailed workshop information and registration form)
October 4, Friday Morning (9am – Noon)
1. Enchanting Woodland Gourdhouse, $45
2. Etched Vase, $50
2. Etched Vase, $50 
3. Three-way Apple Gourd Dream Catcher, $25
October 4, Friday Afternoon (1pm – 5pm)
4. Gourd Light, CLASS IS CANCELLED!
4. Gourd Light, CLASS IS CANCELLED!
5. Class is full!!
5. Class is full!!
6. Pumpkin Stack, $55
6. Pumpkin Stack, $55October 5, Saturday All Day (9am – 5pm with one hour lunch break)
7. Gourd Luminary, $65.
7. Gourd Luminary, $65.October 5, Saturday Morning (9am – Noon)
8. Striking Silver Beaded Basket, $55.
8. Striking Silver Beaded Basket, $55.
9. Mommy and Me Chicken Gourds, $35 for Adult and 1 Child. (additional children can be added for $10 each (small chicken).
9. Mommy and Me Chicken Gourds, $35 for Adult and 1 Child. (additional children can be added for $10 each (small chicken).
10. Gourd Light, CLASS IS CANCELLED!
October 5, Saturday Afternoon (1pm – 5pm)
11. Picture Perfect Rim, $55.
11. Picture Perfect Rim, $55.
12. Gourd Light, CLASS IS CANCELLED!
(click 2024 Workshops version 2 for detailed workshop information and registration form)
We’re Living the Gourd Life
Ohio Gourd Patches
Central Ohio
Needs someone to organize.
West Central Ohio
Meets at Shawnee Prairie Park (Darke County)
Contact Celia Roberts
normcelia@charter.net
NorthWest Ohio. Christie DeLamater, OGS member in Waterville, Ohio, is looking for fellow gourd enthusiasts to start a new gourd patch in NW Ohio. Contact Christie DeLamater (419) 343-0771, chrisvdel@juno.com.
Start One
Gourd Patch Launch
Start a Gourd Patch near you. Meet, socialize, exchange plants, gourds, and art. Create special events like The Grand Illumination!
Christie DeLamater, OGS member in Waterville, Ohio, is looking for fellow gourd enthusiasts to start a new gourd patch in NW Ohio. Contact Christie DeLamater (419) 343-0771, chrisvdel@juno.com.
For Kids
Youth Program
OGS Youth Program is open to young people ages 5 to 18. $50 Award for successful completion of the program each year!
Congratulations to our first successful participant of 2020, Mckenna H, mentored by Vikkie Mustad.
OGS provides opportunities for creativity, learning, community involvement and sharing of talents to people of all ages.
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The Ohio Gourd Society: Active and Social
We host meetings each year in addition to our signature event, The Ohio Gourd Show!
You can find us on Facebook, meet with your local gourd patch, start one of your own, get involved in our board or our youth program, or donate to support the work of our organization!
