Happy New Year!!

With the promise of a new year, things are taking shape for the 2014 Gourd Show!!

Information has already been added to the website for Vendors, Adult Exhibitors and Young Artists. You will find it under the ART SHOWS tab. Booklets were mailed to active KGS members the week of January 13th. If you are not yet a member, or if your dues have lapsed, go to the MEMBERSHIP tab, fill out the Membership application and mail it with your dues to Jan Banta-Briseño. We will send you a printed booklet when you do.

If you are a teacher and want printed youth booklets, please contact Janet Barnett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Our Workshops committee has some exciting instructors lined up for the show. They will be added to the website when schedules are finalized. Register early to assure a spot in the classes you want to take.

Check back for updates!! 

Coming Up

Fun with a Purpose - Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10:00 am. We will meet at Nona Boughman's house to make ornaments to sell to raise funds for the Kentucky Gourd Society at our show in May. We plan to meet a couple times. You may learn something new, and you are assured of good fellowship and fun. If you aren't able to come, and want to contribute ornaments, please contact Janet Barnett, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Carol Bishop This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Contact Nona for directions to her house. You can reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Don't limit your thinking to Christmas ornaments. Think Halloween, Easter, July 4th, pets, professions, steampunk. Watch the website for more details. 

You Missed It!!

Membership Meeting - Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 10:00 am.
The meeting was held at the Spencer County extension office, located at 100 Oak Tree Way in Taylorsville, KY.   We made more decisions for the 2014 show, and prepared the adult booklets for mailing.

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