Competition Categories, Divisions, and Entry Classes
How to enter gourd artwork into the 2024 competition:
Competition forms will be posted as soon as available.
Questions? Contact Alan and Lynda Roberson
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Category 1: Crafted Gourds
Judging Points for ALL Crafted Gourds
- 50% Workmanship: skill, technique and attention to detail
- 40% Creativity: originality and impact of design; use of color and line; enhancement of gourds natural beauty and shape.
- 10% Gourd Quality: gourd variety, size, shape and structure “fit” well with the overall design used.
Crafted Gourds — Young Artist Division (YA)
Crafted Gourds — Novice Division (N)
Crafted Gourds — Intermediate Division (I)
Crafted Gourds — Advanced Division (A)
Crafted Gourds — Masters Division (M)
Category 2: Other
Category 3: Growers
The Growers Category are for entries of gourds in their natural state.
- Gourds must have been grown by the exhibitor.
- Gourds must have stems, be mature, and true to type.
- Gourds must be clean of outer skin, unfinished, and uncut.
- Gourds must not have any stain, oil, or wax applied to them.
Judging Points for Growers
- 50% Cultural Perfection: mature, clean, and free of imperfections, such as bug scars, etc.
- 50% True to Type: represents the ideal shape and size of its type name