2009 GOURD FESTIVAL September 19, 2009 at GOURD GRACIOUS FARM in Collinsville, MS. from 8 am to 4 pm.

DIRECTIONS TO FARM: On Interstate 20/59, at Meridian, MS. take exit 150 to Hwy. 19 north to Collinsville.  At Collinsville take first right after you pass First Baptist Church which will be on your left.  Go to a 4 way stop and go STRAIGHT ACROSS, then take your first right then take your first left on Byrd Doerner Rd.  We are the 6th house on the right and we have a white metal roof.  Can't miss us.  All total we are 18 miles out of Meridian. If coming from Philadelphia, MS on Hwy 19 South, go 17 miles from city limits of Philadelphia, turn left on Martin/Newton Road, go to second 4 way stop and turn left, then take first right, and then first left and we are 6th house on the right.  If you need  different directions call us at 601-737-5333 or email me at gourdgracious@comcast.net.

LOTS OF BOOTHS WITH CRAFTED GOURDS!

THINGS YOU WILL FIND AT THE FESTIVAL! NO ADMISSION FOR THE FESTIVAL! 1. GREAT CLASSES - GOOD ASSORTMENT FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM.  Some classes for children too. 2.  SUPPLIERS WILL BE HERE FOR YOU TO PURCHASE ALL THE SUPPLIES YOU NEED TO WORK ON GOURDS:  DICK AND MARY SEGRETO OF MARDIGOURDS.COM  OF ALABAMA . 3. GLENN BURKHALTER OF ALABAMA WILL HAVE HIS FANTASTIC LONG HANDLED DIPPERS AND OTHER SPECIAL NATURAL GOURDS FOR SALE. 4. NATURAL GOURDS FROM GOURD GRACIOUS FARMS WILL BE FOR SALE.  EVERY TYPE OF GOURD JUST ABOUT YOU COULD NEED.  CHECK OUT OUR PRICE LIST AT THE ABOVE LINK. 5. OVER 20 BOOTHS FULL OF BEAUTIFUL CRAFTED GOURDS FOR YOU TO PURCHASE. 6. GREAT FOOD COOKED BY THE TONY POMPELIA AND FAMILY OF MERIDIAN.  BAR B Q PORK,  HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGE DOGS AND OTHER SNACKS WILL BE FOR SALE.  DRINKS AND WATER ALSO. 7. BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR AND SPEND THE DAY! 8.  DON'T FORGET FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE FESTIVAL WE HAVE A SPECIAL MEAL CATERED BY TONY POMPELIA AND HIS LOVELY WIFE.  This year we will have BBQ meal served right here at our home.  Cost $12 per person.  Includes BBQ pork, baked beans, potato salad, bread, drinks, and banana pudding. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION WITH US FOR THIS.  THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES HERE AND AT THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY.  COME AND MEET THE TEACHERS AND OTHER GOURD LOVERS.

FRIDAY CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AS WELL AS SATURDAY CLASSES. $5 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT PER CLASS TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE!  BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN ONLY ON SATURDAY.