2010 OHIO GOURD SHOW "Gourds of Yesteryear"   Pre-show Activities Friday, September 24:  9 AM to 5 PM Show Hours Saturday, September 25:  9 AM to 5 PM Sunday, September 26:  9 AM to 4 PM at the Darke County Fairgrounds Greenville, Ohio

History tells us that gourds were used by some cultures thousands of years ago.  More recently we have seen gourds in use around the world as useful articles and works of art.  Many of us remember the old gourd dipper that hung by the well.  Think back in time a few years or a few hundred years and visualize the gourd.  It may have been a mask, bowl, dipper, fishing float, toy, instrument or artful creation.  Think of the gourd as a traditional part of everyday life.
 

Welcome to the 2010 Ohio Gourd Show.  The show will be staged in the Coliseum (exhibits, vendors, meeting area and Sunday Worship) and Youth Building (workshops and meals) on the Darke County Fairgrounds.  The fairgrounds are located near the intersection of State Routes 121 and 49 in southwest Greenville, OH.  The show is open to the public with an admission fee of $3.00 per person.  Parking is free, and children under twelve are admitted free.

Food, gourds, gourd art and gourd music are featured on the grounds.  Make it – Take it opportunities will be available without advanced reservation for children.  Gourd workshops (pre-registration required) are offered on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  On-site registration for workshops will be accepted as space permits.  The Coliseum is not open to the general public on Friday, but outdoor vendors may be open for business.  There will be a Friday night buffet in the coliseum (pre-registration required).  The buffet is sponsored by OGS and donations would be appreciated.

The Saturday dinner (pre-registration required) will include an auction of gourds, gourd art, and related supplies.  A brief OGS meeting will follow.

The Sunday morning breakfast (pre-registration required) will feature gourd hat contests for women, men, and children.  Wear your best gourd hat!  Everyone is welcome to participate in the hat contests without prior registration.

The Ohio Gourd Show is supported by a grant from the Darke County Visitors Bureau (www.VisitDarkeCounty.org).

Friday, September 24
9:00 a.m. – Noon. Workshop classes (must be pre-registered).
Noon - Gourd entry tags available on the lower floor of the Coliseum.  Exhibitors may place displays and  entries during the afternoon and evening.  Building closes at 9:00 p.m.
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Workshop classes (must be pre-registered).
6 p.m. – Evening Buffet (donation at the door, but reservations are requested.)

Saturday, September 25
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Coliseum open to set up displays and entries.  Entry tags available until 11:00 a.m.
9 a.m. Show opens to the public.  .
9 a.m. – Noon Workshop classes (must be pre-registered).
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Judging of competitive entries.(some areas may be closed or restricted during judging)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Workshop classes (must be pre-registered).
5:00 p.m. Show closes.
6:00 p.m. Gourd Dinner (pre-registration is required) and Gourd Art auction followed by a brief meeting of the Ohio Gourd Society.

Sunday, September 26
7:00 a.m. Gourd Breakfast (pre-registration is required).
8:30 a.m. Christian Worship on the lower floor of the Coliseum – everyone welcome.
9:00 a.m. Show opens to the public.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Workshop classes (must be pre-registered).
4:00 p.m. Show closes.  Please drive safely!

Links to more show details:

• workshop schedule and registration information
• vendor regulations
• competitive entry information
• explanation of terms in competitive entry classes
• meal reservation information

Show Chair...........………………....................…………..……Bruce Barber, 740-965-4661
Publicity……………………………...........……..……….………….Lois Smith, 937-447-2845
Workshops.............................Terry Sipple, 937-548-5003 and John Martin, 937-446-2174
Entries and Judging ….…….............…………………Karen and John Martin, 937-446-2174
Staging...............................................................Charlotte and Tim Moss, 937-548-4081
Gourd Sales Area Inside……………..……...............................Terry Sipple, 937-548-5003
Gourd Sales Area Outside……………..……..........................Gordon Smith, 937-447-2845
Concessions……………………………….….…….………………Bruce Barber, 740-965-4661
Gourd Dinner………………………….………..….......Marilyn and Terry Sipple, 937-548-5003
Gourd Breakfast………………..….....Abe Martin, 937-446-3624, Terry Sipple, 937-548-5003
Music Program…………………………..................…..…….…Larry Sherman, 513-523-2458