Gourd Festival
The second annual Shivers Gourd Festival will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Raw and finished gourds will be for sale, and gourd crafting classes will be available. There will be food, and entertainment will be provided by The Vernon Brothers. For more information, call Paul Grubbs at 601-260-4230. For driving directions, visit www.mississippigourdsociety.org. The Mississippi Gourd Festival is Sept. 17-18 at the Smith County Ag Complex in Raleigh. For more information, contact Mike or Michele Thompson at 601-782-9444 or 601-374 0245.
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