Lake Granbury Conference Center

05/09/2025

Who’s joining us for the ? We can’t wait to see all our friends from Houston, Tejas and Lone Star chapters.

Join us! This weekend is going to be 🔥

04/23/2025

04/09/2025

🎉 WE’RE #1 — AGAIN! 🎉
Granbury, Texas has officially been named the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA TODAY 10Best!
And guess what? This is our FOURTH time taking home the title!

🎈 Out of 20 incredible towns across the country, y’all made sure Granbury came out on top — and we couldn’t be prouder. From our historic charm to our lakeside views, vibrant festivals, and that unbeatable small-town Texas spirit, there’s no place like Granbury.

We’re not just a town — we’re the Celebration Capital of Texas, and today, we’re celebrating BIG. 🎊

Thank you to everyone who voted and showed their love for Granbury.
Come see why we’re #1 — again! VisitGranbury.com

04/04/2025

Today’s Featured Class available at the North Texas Gourd Festival is “COILING WITH DANISH CORD” taught by Susan Lankford Class Fee: $75
Class time: Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

In this class, students will learn the art of coiling around the top of an open gourd using Danish Cord. Also included will be the use and application of alcohol inks and finishes.

To register for this class, go to: www.texasgourdsociety.org (under the class registration tab)

04/04/2025

Today’s Featured Class available at the North Texas Gourd Festival is “FLOATING BEAD RIBBON HANDLE BASKET” taught by Vickie Echols Class Fee: $85
Class time: Saturday, , April 5, 2025 - 8:00am to 4:30pm.

This is an 8 hour class
This is a sweet basket that is worked in one continuous coil. The pine needles are coiled around the gourd, and we will learn a variety of stitches including how to work beads into your coiling. We will be making a double handle and learning how to give it extra support.

To register for this class, go to: www.texasgourdsociety.org (under the class registration tab)

04/03/2025

Today’s Featured Class available at the North Texas Gourd Festival is “SEAHORSE CHAIN BEAD” taught by Shelly Garber. Class Fee: $65 Class time: Friday, April 4, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm

In this 4 hour class, students will learn how to apply chain beads to a gourd making a beautiful design.

To register for this class, go to: www.texasgourdsociety.org (under the class registration tab)

04/03/2025

Today’s Featured Class available at the North Texas Gourd Festival is “FROM IGBA TO SEKERE” taught by Renee Chavez. Class Fee: $65 Class time: Friday, April 4, 2025 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

In this 4 hour class, students will create a beaded gourd music instrument. Students will leave class with a finished gourd.

To register for this class, go to: www.texasgourdsociety.org (under the class registration tab)

04/03/2025

Today’s Featured Class available at the North Texas Gourd Festival is “GOURD ART OWL CLASS - WHOOOO’S READY FOR SPRING” taught by Barb Stewart. Class Fee: $75 Class time: Friday, April 4, 2025 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

In this 4 hour class, students will create your unique gourd art owl using multiple techniques and mediums.

To register for this class, go to: www.texasgourdsociety.org (under the class registration tab)