Welcome

Hello and Welcome to the California Gourd Society a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to providing the cultivation, education and fabrication of hard shell gourds to all whom are interested. We are Farmers, Artists, Gardeners, Crafters, Gourd Enthusiast’s, Teachers and individual’s who want to see the history and future of the “Hard Shell Gourd” preserved.

Established in 1997 and incorporated with the American Gourd Society in 1999, CGS is made up of 17 satellite “Gourd Patches” located throughout California and includes approximately 320 members. (Click here to find a Gourd Patch in your area)

We welcome you and encourage you to join the California Gourd Society or CGS as we so lovingly say. You may pay your dues through PayPal or you can print out a membership application and send it in with a check or money order (click here).

The California Gourd Society is also a state chapter of the American Gourd Society and works in conjunction with AGS to promote gourd enthusiasm.

PLEASE feel free to browse and enjoy our site.
The California Gourd Society.

Updated 03/17/18

California Bay Area Gourd Competition 2018 - Hosted by the Calabash Club of Silicon Valley at the Uesugi Farms, San Martin, CA

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Updated 02/16/18

Members check your in box for the New issue of The Golden Gourd Newsletter Winter 17/18.

The CGS Board would like to welcome all our new and returning members.

Your Welcome Letter - Membership Card has been emailed or mailed to you please check your in box.

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The CGS Retreat is happening this August

The rooms currently available are quad rooms. When these 4 rooms are filled the retreat will be sold out. Don't miss your chance.

All members will receive an email invite in early February but if you are ready to make your reservation and want to make your deposit now please go to the Events Page tab above and follow the links.
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Click on the Renew Membership Button to renew your CGS Membership.