North Mississippi Gourd Festival - Saturday May 8 and 9, 2010
The theme for the third annual Gourd Festival will be "Fruit of the Gourds".
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Instructor Application
Vendor Information
Regulations
No vendors will be under the eaves of the barn. These spaces will be held for classes.
A 10 X 10 space is $15.00 per day or two days for $25.00
$5.00 for electricity per vendor. Vendor must furnish UL approved power cords and any additional lamps or light fixtures needed.
$20.00 rental for tents
$10.00 rental for tables
Vendors returning from last year's show or those who will be teaching a class or giving demonstrations will be given first priority on booth sites.
In order to be assured of a space, all applications and checks should be postmarked no later than one month before festival.
Vendor spaces will be assigned and confirmation sent as soon as possible.
Vendors must be set up by 8 a.m. on Saturday and remain set up until 5 p.m. Sunday. Exceptions will be total sell outs.
Vendors may register and set up on Friday.
Adkins Farms assumes no responsibility for accidents, damage or theft.
All vendors are responsible for collecting and paying state taxes.
All vendor fees are non-refundable. A return-check fee of $25.00 will be charged.
Vendor Registration Form
No vendors will be under the eaves of the barn. These spaces will be held for classes.
A 10 X 10 space is $15.00 per day or two days for $25.00
$5.00 for electricity per vendor. Vendor must furnish UL approved power cords and any additional lamps or light fixtures needed.
$20.00 rental for tents
$10.00 rental for tables
Vendors returning from last year's show or those who will be teaching a class or giving demonstrations will be given first priority on booth sites.
In order to be assured of a space, all applications and checks should be postmarked no later than one month before festival.
Vendor spaces will be assigned and confirmation sent as soon as possible.
Vendors must be set up by 8 a.m. on Saturday and remain set up until 5 p.m. Sunday. Exceptions will be total sell outs.
Vendors may register and set up on Friday.
Adkins Farms assumes no responsibility for accidents, damage or theft.
All vendors are responsible for collecting and paying state taxes.
All vendor fees are non-refundable. A return-check fee of $25.00 will be charged.
Vendor Registration Form
Itinerary
The 2010 gourd festival will be a two day fling, May 8 & 9.
Saturday 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. will feature a fried catfish dinner with all the trimmings, dessert & drink at 7pm.
On Sunday, Mississippi Gourd Society meets at 8:30 a.m. and the festival runs from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. will feature a fried catfish dinner with all the trimmings, dessert & drink at 7pm.
On Sunday, Mississippi Gourd Society meets at 8:30 a.m. and the festival runs from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Gourd Class Registration
Classes will be held at Adkins Farms during our 3rd Annual North Mississippi Gourd Festival.
For more information contact Festival Chair Person: Charlotte Adkins @ 662-728-6293 or Festival Vice Chair Person: Madge Smith @ 662-808-3344.
To register for a class, please send us your check, payable to Adkins Farms 373 Hwy 364 Booneville, MS. 38829 along with your name, address, phone # and email address.
A non refundable fee of $5.00 will hold your place in class.
Classes will be posted as soon as they become available.
For more information contact Festival Chair Person: Charlotte Adkins @ 662-728-6293 or Festival Vice Chair Person: Madge Smith @ 662-808-3344.
To register for a class, please send us your check, payable to Adkins Farms 373 Hwy 364 Booneville, MS. 38829 along with your name, address, phone # and email address.
A non refundable fee of $5.00 will hold your place in class.
Classes will be posted as soon as they become available.
Class Schedule & Details
Friday afternoon, May 7th Classes:
2 pm - 6pm
Funky Sea Grass Rim Bowl by: Jane Huisingh
Pyrography - Faux Western Tooling Design by: Hellen Martin
Cut a Tiny Spiral Ornament by: Bonnie Adams
Saturday morning May 8th Classes:
9 am - 12 pm
Wall Vase by: Jane Huisingh
Let's Add Texture by: Hellen Martin
Saturday afternoon May 8th Classes:
1 pm - 5-pm
Pine Needle Rim Bowl by: Jane Huisingh
Pyrography-Quail by: Hellen Martin
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Pyro-carving, A Rustic Technique for Rustic Gourds by: Bonnie Adams
Sunday morning May 9th Classes:
9 am - 5 pm
Fall Leaf Vase by: Jane Huisingh
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Raspberry Wrist Basket by: Bonnie Adams
Sunday afternoon May 9th Classes:
1 pm - 5 pm
Pyrography-Flowers, Leaves & Watercolor
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Victorian Painted Santa by: Georgie Foster
Hellen M. Martin - Woodburned Quail - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Flowers, Leaves, Watercolors - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Textures - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Faux Western Tooling Design - Image - Description
Terri Camp - Image - Description
Elizabeth West - Christmas Ornaments - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Fall Leaf Vase - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Wall Vase - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Pine Needle Rim Bowl - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Funky Sea Grass Bowl - Image - Description
Bonnie Adams - Description
Pam Montgomery
Cynthia Gowen
Janie Smith of Illinois
2 pm - 6pm
Funky Sea Grass Rim Bowl by: Jane Huisingh
Pyrography - Faux Western Tooling Design by: Hellen Martin
Cut a Tiny Spiral Ornament by: Bonnie Adams
Saturday morning May 8th Classes:
9 am - 12 pm
Wall Vase by: Jane Huisingh
Let's Add Texture by: Hellen Martin
Saturday afternoon May 8th Classes:
1 pm - 5-pm
Pine Needle Rim Bowl by: Jane Huisingh
Pyrography-Quail by: Hellen Martin
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Pyro-carving, A Rustic Technique for Rustic Gourds by: Bonnie Adams
Sunday morning May 9th Classes:
9 am - 5 pm
Fall Leaf Vase by: Jane Huisingh
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Raspberry Wrist Basket by: Bonnie Adams
Sunday afternoon May 9th Classes:
1 pm - 5 pm
Pyrography-Flowers, Leaves & Watercolor
2 Christmas Ornaments by: Elizabeth West
Victorian Painted Santa by: Georgie Foster
Hellen M. Martin - Woodburned Quail - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Flowers, Leaves, Watercolors - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Textures - Image - Description
Hellen M. Martin - Faux Western Tooling Design - Image - Description
Terri Camp - Image - Description
Elizabeth West - Christmas Ornaments - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Fall Leaf Vase - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Wall Vase - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Pine Needle Rim Bowl - Image - Description
Jane Huisingh - Funky Sea Grass Bowl - Image - Description
Bonnie Adams - Description
Pam Montgomery
Cynthia Gowen
Janie Smith of Illinois
Hotel Accomodations
Piney Grove Campground-Bay Springs Lake
East State Highway 4 Bypass
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-728-1134
College Inn in Booneville
805 N 2nd Street
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-728-8089
free full hot breakfast, wireless high speed internet, microwave/ refrigerator units, seasonal pool, house trained pets allowed.
Super 8 Booneville
110 Hospitality Avenue
Highway 145
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-720-1688
free continental breakfast, free high speed internet,microwave/refrigerator/ hairdryer/ iron & iron board in room, pool, gym/pets allowed by permission.
East State Highway 4 Bypass
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-728-1134
College Inn in Booneville
805 N 2nd Street
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-728-8089
free full hot breakfast, wireless high speed internet, microwave/ refrigerator units, seasonal pool, house trained pets allowed.
Super 8 Booneville
110 Hospitality Avenue
Highway 145
Booneville, MS. 38829
662-720-1688
free continental breakfast, free high speed internet,microwave/refrigerator/ hairdryer/ iron & iron board in room, pool, gym/pets allowed by permission.
Gourd Competition
MSGS Ribbon Competition May Festival 2010
Stems are not required, but if used must be cleaned and complement the rest of the gourd.
Division 1.
Theme Art
Any use of gourd or combined gourds relating to the theme of festival: "Fruit of the Gourds"
Division 2.
Gourd Basket
Any technique may be used, can be lined but not required.
Division 3.
Gourd Purse
Any technique may be used
Division 4.
Painted Gourd
May be cut or whole. Must use paint not dyes.
Division 5.
Pyrography (woodburning)
May be cut or whole gourd. No mini's.
Division 6.
Gourd Bowl with rim
Any technique may be used, paint, dyes, decopodge, phrography, etc.
But must have rim. (any type)
Division 7.
Holiday Gourd
Any holiday may be used, may use one gourd or multiple gourds or pieces.
Division 8.
Bird House Gourd
Must hang. May use natural or man made materials, paint, dyes,or stains.
Must be functional.
Division 9.
Animal Gourd
Any type animal ,land, reptile, insect, water/sea, or bird. Small amounts of
other materials allowed such as clay, seeds, grasses or other materials.
Division 10.
Vessel Gourds
This is vases, urns, pitchers. Any technique may be used.
We will have 1st and 2nd place only on these 10 Divisions
We will also have People's Choice Ribbon, voted on by people attending festival.
We will have Best of Show Ribbon voted on by MSGS Executive Board.
Stems are not required, but if used must be cleaned and complement the rest of the gourd.
Division 1.
Theme Art
Any use of gourd or combined gourds relating to the theme of festival: "Fruit of the Gourds"
Division 2.
Gourd Basket
Any technique may be used, can be lined but not required.
Division 3.
Gourd Purse
Any technique may be used
Division 4.
Painted Gourd
May be cut or whole. Must use paint not dyes.
Division 5.
Pyrography (woodburning)
May be cut or whole gourd. No mini's.
Division 6.
Gourd Bowl with rim
Any technique may be used, paint, dyes, decopodge, phrography, etc.
But must have rim. (any type)
Division 7.
Holiday Gourd
Any holiday may be used, may use one gourd or multiple gourds or pieces.
Division 8.
Bird House Gourd
Must hang. May use natural or man made materials, paint, dyes,or stains.
Must be functional.
Division 9.
Animal Gourd
Any type animal ,land, reptile, insect, water/sea, or bird. Small amounts of
other materials allowed such as clay, seeds, grasses or other materials.
Division 10.
Vessel Gourds
This is vases, urns, pitchers. Any technique may be used.
We will have 1st and 2nd place only on these 10 Divisions
We will also have People's Choice Ribbon, voted on by people attending festival.
We will have Best of Show Ribbon voted on by MSGS Executive Board.
