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Mississippi Gourd Festival, 2015
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Mississippi Gourd Festival, 2015

poster2dClick here to view a full-color festival poster.

The 6th Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival was held at the Smith County Ag Complex, 131 SCR 77, Raleigh, MS, on September 18-19, 2015.  Classes were held on both days.  The Festival was well-attended and vendors’ sales were good.  Lots of great demonstrations! Thank you to all who made the 6th Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival a success!

first place people's choice edit

Peoples’ Choice winners were:  1st place-Michelle Thompson, 2nd place-David Shows, 3rd place-Sarah Kemp, and honorable mention-Carol Maddox. 

Watch for photos to be added to the website.  Check out Mississippi Gourd Society’s Facebook page for festival photos and posts.  

Click on links to view classes that were offered:
Friday Classes     Saturday Classes

Click on link to view the vendors at the Festival:  Vendors

Show Chair:  Michelle Thompson, 601-782-9444, miketom1950@yahoo.com
Co-Show Chair:  Fred Wood, 402-679-5206, fdwoodiii@gmail.com