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:.  GourdFest 2005  .:
GourdFest 2005 - July 23 & 24, 2005 - Northern Dipper Farm, Bealton ON
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Gourds available for purchase in the store room
competition tables
competition gourds - hand carved category
masks and cactus
competition gourds - coiling or weaving
gorgeous mask with sand and shell embellishments
african style mask
carved bird mask
entries in the largest and most unusual gourd growing categories
beautiful doll and bowl on the competition tables
more of the large gourds
amazing drum doll by Lynette Dawson
wonderful entry in the doll or figure category
another beautiful doll
The first thing most people would see upon entering the barn - Lois Dean's incredible gourd dragon! It later won ribbons for the animal category and the People's Choice Award. Congratulations Lois!
Awesome Cactus with real rose thorns...Ouch!
competition area
We had some great entertainment this year including Hula Dancers.
Display Gourds including Cath and Gary's behemoth from Kentucky
beautiful gourd flower arrangement
one of many popular demonstration held over the weekend
live demo in the barn
display gourds with demonstations behind
beautiful scenery at Northern Dipper Farms
February 16, 2007
Added a page for classes or workshops being taught by CGS members.

January 3, 2007
Posted info about our Book Raffle fundraiser.

January 2, 2007
Posted GourdFest 2007 info. Check back often for new info & forms.