Wheeler to be honored at State Gourd Show

  • “Sunflowers in Bloom,” pictured above, is just one of the many pieces local, award winning, gourd artist Marcy Holmes-Wheeler created and will have on display in Fredericksburg. Courtesy Photo.
    “Sunflowers in Bloom,” pictured above, is just one of the many pieces local, award winning, gourd artist Marcy Holmes-Wheeler created and will have on display in Fredericksburg. Courtesy Photo.
    Marcy Holmes-Wheeler, a retired teacher from Menard, was awarded Texas Gourd Artist of the Year in 2019. She was unable to be recognized at the 2020 State Show due to COVID-19, but will be honored at this year’s show. This year’s state gourd show, The Texas Gourd Society Lone Star Gourd Festival, will be held in Fredericksburg at The Gillespie County Fairgrounds Oct. 1-3, F...

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