Gourds of all shapes and sizes will be on display and for sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois, September 12 and 13, 2015.

Hours both days are 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

The show, sponsored by the Illinois Gourd Society, includes themed and educational displays. Society members and growers will be on hand to answer questions. Vendors will sell crafted gourds of all kinds in addition to dry gourds, seeds, tools, and supplies. Several workshops also are planned.

(Photo courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden)