Annual Show-Me Gourd Art Festival
Start your planning—save the dates now! June 26–28, 2026
You don't want to miss this!!!
DATES AND HOURS
Open to the public — June 26–28, 2026
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Workshops begin on Friday June 25, 2026
LOCATION
Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center
500 E. Elm St., Lebanon, MO 65536
Free Admission and Parking
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Nationally-recognized Gourd artists showing, selling and teaching
- Vendors selling gourds, gourd supplies, gourd art, and embellishments
- Dried gourds for sale
- Workshops with teachers from around the USA
- Artists Competition: Young Artist, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master
- AGS Competition and Honor Awards
- Saturday night Awards Dinner
- Fine Art Raffle
- Silent auction
Watch for updates on the 2025 competition categories, workshops, vendors and more.
