Gourd Art & Harvest Days 2026

September 23-27, 2026
Welburn Gourd Farm, Fallbrook CA

Formerly known as Gourd Festival, Gourd Art & Harvest Days is Welburn Gourd Farm's annual celebration of gourd art, creativity, community and the fall harvest.

Join us September 23–27, 2026, in Fallbrook, California for hands-on gourd art classes, workshops, artist demonstrations, vendors, the California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, pumpkins, flowers and more.

Join us for an event where culture, creativity and community come together. This is a celebration of gourds, art, hands-on classes, and the start of fall with our pumpkin and sunflower harvests.

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📅 Dates 🎟️ Entry 🚗 Parking

Sept. 23-26

Free

$5.00

Schedule Overview
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Wed, Sept 23 - Sun, Sept 27

  • Art Classes & Workshops (daily)
    • Pre-Registration Required

Thurs, Sept 24 - Sat, Sept 26

  • California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition Days
  • People's Choice Award will be announced Saturday afternoon

Fri, Sept 25

  • Regular Farm Hours 10am-3pm
  • Vendor Set Up Slot 1: 8am-3pm
  • California Gourd Society Art Competition: People's Choice Voting
  • Gourd Artist Celebration: 3pm-5pm
    • Happy Hour and Q&A with Gourd Artists
    • Pre-Registration & Tickets Required (Coming Soon)

 

Sat, Sept 26: Main Event Day | 9am-5pm

  • Artisans & Local Vendor Marketplace
    • Vendor Set Up Slot 2: 7am-9am
  • California Gourd Society Art Competition: People's Choice Voting and Announcement
  • Gourd Art & Demos
  • Cultural Workshops & Performances
  • Shop Pumpkins & Flowers
  • Luau Celebration, Dinner, and Performances: 4pm-6pm
    • Pre-registration & event tickets required (Coming Soon)

 

Sun, Sept 27

  • Half Day Art Classes
  • Farm Hours 9am-12pm
  • Breakdown and clean up

 


CLASS LINEUP & REGISTRATION:

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Booth Fee: $50.00
Set Up: 8am-3pm Friday, Sept 25 | 7am-9am Saturday, Sept 26
Public Event Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday, Sept 26
Teardown Begins: 5:00pm, Saturday September 26

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California Gourd Society
Gourd Art Competition

Join us for the 2026 Gourd Art Competition where artists of all skill levels can showcase their creative talents! With multiple divisions and opportunities for Youth through Grand Master, your artistic vision could earn recognition at one of the premier gourd art events in California.

Entries will be taken at the CGS Competition booth at the Farm all day on Wednesday. And on Thursday, from 8 - 9 a.m. Late entries will not be judged.

Entry Fees

  • $7(CGS members) | $10 (non-members) - if registered by Sept. 16
  • $10 (members) | $15 (non-members) - late entries after Sept. 16
  • Free for youth (form still required)

Click below to download and print Southern California Gourd Competition forms.

Important Steps Dates

Early Entry Deadline

11:59pm PDT, September 16, 2026

Checks must arrive by

September 14, 2026

Mailed entries must arrive by

September 21, 2026

Onsite Drop-Off Cutoff

9:00am, September 24, 2026

Judging

September 24, 2026

Pick Up

Sunday, September 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Pay Entry Fee

Shop the Harvest

Pumpkins

Small: $2-$3
Medium: $5-$8
Large: $10-$15

Flowers

Pre-picked Flowers
Fill a basket/bag: $15
Per Flower: $.25-.50

Pumpkin Carving station will be available for anyone looking to turn their pumpkins into a fall creation!

Dry Camping Available
Tents and campers welcome! Stay the week and make the most of your Gourd Art & Harvest Days Visit.
Hookups: None (dry camping. No water/electric/sewer)

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Per Night

$25

$50
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FAQ

  • Entry: Free
  • Event Hours: Saturday, September 26 9am-5pm
  • Parking: $5.00
  • Weather: Rain or shine! September is typically sunny and in the 80s, so plan accordingly!
  • What to wear: Closed-toe shoes recommended since we're on flat dirt.
  • Food: Vendors on site. If you has dietary restrictions, we do recommend you pack a snack since we are located 35 minutes from the nearest town.
  • Payment: Cash or card accepted for all Welburn Farms stations and parking. Some vendors may be cash only.
  • Dogs: Allowed on leash. Service animals welcome! The only off-limits location is our sectioned-off organic Gathering Garden.
  • Accessibility: Grounds are packed dirt; wheelchairs navigate well.
  • Classes: Please check the class section for age restrictions.
  • Directions & Map: Click here to see our recommendations for maps and directions. We are located 35 minutes from either Fallbrook or Temecula.
  • Accomodations: Click here to see a list of our nearest hotels.

Contact: info@welburngourdfarm.com | (760) 728-4271

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