HARTSELLE – An impressive display of unique creations, all handmade from gourds, will be on display next month when the Alabama Gourd Show returns to Hartselle.
Set for Oct. 14-15 at the Sparkman Civic Center, the annual event is a two-day celebration centered on the beauty and versatility of gourds and features masterfully created works of art from hundreds of artisans, crafters and growers.
While it may not be winter, the theme for the 2022 Alabama Gourd Show is “I’m Dreaming of a Gourd Christmas.” Festivalgoers in the holiday spirit, offering an opportunity to shop for beautiful, unique pieces of art just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Hosted by the Alabama Gourd Society, the show offers an opportunity to mingle with gourd artisans and admire the arts and crafts hand-made from gourds.
Artists will be demonstrating their gourd art techniques and children can decorate their own gourd to take home as a free souvenir for free.
For those who want to get hands-on, gourd art-crafting classes, where participants make their own handcrafted gourd, will be offered (for a fee) both days.
For more details and to register for a class, go to www.alabamagourdsociety.org and click on classes.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There is no charge for admission. For more information, visit http://www.
