Annual Show-Me Gourd Art Festival

Start your planning—save the dates now! June 27–29, 2025 

Same CITY, Same BUILDING, Same WEEKEND... You don't want to miss this!!!

DATES AND HOURS
Open to the public June 28–29, 2025
    Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Workshops begin on Friday June 27, 2025
 

LOCATION
   Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center

   500 E. Elm St.   Lebanon, MO 65536

 

Free Admission and Parking

 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Nationally-recognized Gourd artists showing, selling and teaching
  • Vendors selling gourds, gourd supplies, gourd art, and embellishments
  • Dried gourds for sale
  • Workshops with teachers from around the USA
  • Artists Competition: Young Artist, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master and Growers
  • AGS Competition and Honor Awards
  • Saturday night Awards Dinner 
  • Fine Art Raffle
  • Live auction - noon on Saturday
  • Silent auction

Watch for updates on the 2025 competition categories, workshops, vendors and more.

Calling workshop instructors and vendors

If you are interested in being a vendor at the Show-Me Gourd Festival June 27–29, 2025 contact Sheryl Scott