About Us

The Georgia Gourd Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation in Georgia.  The IRS has ruled it a 501(c)3 public charity. 

The Mission of the Georgia Gourd Society is to promote the horticulture, crafting, and appreciation  of hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria) to its members and the interested public.  This Society is organized and operated exclusively to provide educational opportunities, plan membership activities, and provide public exhibitions of crafted and artistic gourds, in furtherance of  the Mission.   The Georgia Gourd Society seeks to promote interest in and appreciation of gourds.  We will accomplish this goal by sharing information through education, meetings, festivals and shows related to the culture, history, uses, crafting and artistry of gourds.  Funds raised, dues collected, and contributions accepted will be used only for the stated objectives. No funds or assets will inure to the benefit of any individual or entity, other than for charitable or educational purposes.

We invite you to join in the fun of sharing and learning all about gourds.   We are the Pi Chapter of the American Gourd Society incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Georgia. Our goals are to teach and inform all who are interested in the culture, use, history, and craftsmanship of gourds through our local patches, events, and annual Gourd Show  We meet periodically for workshops (Patch meetings) and Gourd Education events (GED's), participate in our annual Georgia Gourd Society Show, publish seasonal newsletters and offer you resources for gourd supplies, to receive regular society information, e-mails, decorating ideas, and share in the friendship of a large group of like-minded people interested in gourds.  Membership in the Georgia Gourd Society runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Renewals include a grace period and are due by January 31 of the following year in order to maintain an active membership