Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society presents 
our 8th annual

Virginia Gourd Festival

Nov. 7 & 8, 2009
Saturday/8:30a-5p – Sunday/10a-4:00p
Richards Fruit Market, Middletown, VA

Nothing can top a relaxing trip to the Shenandoah Valley for the Virginia Gourd Festival where agriculture meets art, friends meet each other, and laughter meets education. Bring friends and take advantage of the Gourd Buddy Deal at the Country Inn & Suites.
 




Directions to the Festival: From whatever point you start, get to Interstate 81: 
From points south, go to Stephens City, Exit 307.  At traffic light turn left (heading west) and go straight for 4+ miles to a stop sign. Turn left and continue 1 mile to the Fruit Market. 
From points north, follow same directions except turn right at the exit’s traffic light. 

Gourd Buddy Deal -- Only $75 a night for up to 4 buddies! The deal includes a room with two queen beds or one king bed; use of the fitness room, hot tub and indoor pool; hot breakfast; two discount tickets to  StageCoach Cinemas [brand new cinema to watch current movies and order dinner]. Country Inns and Suites {exit 310 on I-81 - only one exit from VGF exit 307] 141 Kernstown Blvd, Winchester VA 22601; (504)869-7657 (in the same cul de sac as Outback Steakhouse, McDonalds, and Aldie Foods.)
 


The Virginia Gourd Festival is now listed on the 
Virginia Tourism Corporation website!  -->



event coordinators:
Membership:Angela Mohr
540-869-8529
gourdgal@comcast.net
Silent Auction: Gail Smith
540-955-9552 (PH & Fax)
Publicity: Gail Ratliffe
540-775-1014
gacwofva@aol.com
Workshops: Janice Kiehl
540-364-1182
xlbear@verizon.net