Meadowbrooke Gourds Gourd Egg Hunt.
March 28 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Spring Festival and Annual Egg Hunt

Celebrating 21 Years with More Fun!

For two decades, families have been hunting gourd eggs at Meadowbrooke Gourds. This year, we're making our Spring Festival even better with two distinct egg hunts! One hunt is designed just for kids, and a brand-new treasure hunt for adults with exciting prizes!

This free festival is held on our 200-acre farm among the blue mountains. Enjoy beautiful scenery while you shop, dine, have a drink, and make your very own birdhouse, bird feeder, butterfly house, eggs and baskets with the help of our crafting experts!

Ages 0 - 17

Kids' Gourd Egg Hunt

How It Works:
Hunt for gourd eggs on our spacious event lawn, where little ones can easily spot their treasures! Each registered child will find:

  • 5 natural gourd eggs ready for painting
  • 1 Prize egg, if they are lucky enough to find one

Prizes include:

  • Bubbles
  • Jump Rope
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  • Fidget Spinner
  • Bouncy Ball
  • Stuffed Monkey

What Makes Our Eggs Special:
Unlike plastic eggs that end up in the trash, our natural gourd eggs are grown to last 100+ years with proper care. Take them to our classroom and paint them with our supplies during the festival, or bring them home for family crafting time. These become heirloom decorations you'll treasure for generations!

Registration Details:

  • You must register for the Kid's Hunt. Click here to purchase tickets!
  • Cost: $5 donation per egg hunter to Newville Paw Packs (supports hungry kids in our community — learn more here)
  • Your gift back: Receive a $5 gift shop coupon per registrant to use the day of the festival
  • Hunt times: 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm
  • Painting eggs: Bring your found eggs to our Paint Your Own Classroom for just $1 each

Ages 18+

Adult Golden Egg Treasure Hunt

Ready for an adventure? We've hidden 50 golden prize eggs throughout the entire festival! Search the gift shop, browse the Oops Sale, chat with vendors — your prize could be anywhere.

How to Claim Your Prize:

  1. Find a golden egg (limit one per person)
  2. Bring it to the Information Tent in the event lawn
  3. We'll help you crack it open to reveal your prize!
  4. You do not need to register for the Adult Hunt!

Prizes Include:

  • $100 cash
  • $50 cash
  • Free gourd designs (more to be announced soon)
  • Gift certificates
  • Speciality Chocolate & more

Important: Prize eggs must be cracked at the Information Tent to be valid. One prize per customer.

Event Activities

Spring Oops Sale at Meadowbrooke Gourds.

Spring Oops! Sale

March 27 & 28 10:00am - 4:00pm

Score deep discounts on beautiful Spring gourd designs! Find retired favorites and gourds with minor blemishes (or maybe just retired). They are all looking for their forever homes at unbeatable prices.
Paint Your Own Gourd Birdhouse Class at Summer Celebration at Meadowbrooke Gourds

Paint Your Own Gourd Creations

Walk-ins welcome • Last seating at 3:00pm

Get creative in our crafting classroom! Paint your own:

Birdhouses - $10
Butterfly Houses - $15
Bird Feeders - $7.50
Easter Eggs - $2
Baskets - $10

Perfect for all ages, and a wonderful way to create something uniquely yours. Found eggs from the Kids' Hunt can be painted for just $1 each!
Participants at an egg hunt at Meadowbrooke Gourds

Annual Gourd Egg Hunt for Kids

Kid's Hunt for ages 0-17:

Registration Required for those hunting. Register to find 5 gourd eggs which are natural in color in our grassy area across from the gift shop. We will also be hiding 20 prize eggs in each hunt. You can take the eggs you find into the Paint Your Own Classroom and paint them for an additional fee. Registration cost benefits Paw Packs Program of Big Spring School District and is non-refundable. Times for the hunts are 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.

Annual Gourd Egg Hunt for Adults

Adult Hunt for ages 18+:

No registration is required. This year, we will be hiding 50 large eggs among vendor's booths, the gift shop and the Spring Oops Sale. Limited to 1 per person. Prize eggs should be taken to the check in tent located in the grassy area across from the gift shop. Prize is located inside the egg which will be cracked at the tent to reveal what you won. Eggs will be voided if cracked before handing over to tent. Prizes available include $100, $50, Chocolate, Gourds and Gift Certificates.
Craft vendors at a festival

Artisan Craft Vendors

We will also have very talented artisans selling one-of-a-kind pieces, home decor and more!

Great time to add to your spring and summer decor!

Discover one-of-a-kind treasures from talented local artisans! Browse handcrafted home décor, unique gifts, and spring finds. The perfect opportunity to refresh your seasonal décor with something truly special.

Not all vendors accept credit cards, please make sure you bring cash along, so you are not disappointed.

Highland Cow Cuddles & Petting Zoo

Adventures with Taurus and Friends will be here with their Highland Cows, Taurus & Maddy for you to cuddle along with other animals from their farm for you to pet.
B&L Dogs Food Truck

Food Trucks

Fuel your festival fun! Enjoy a delicious variety of cuisines from our rotating selection of local food trucks. From savory to sweet, there's something for every appetite.

Not all vendors accept credit cards, please make sure you bring cash along, so you are not disappointed.
Meadowbrooke Gourds Gift Shop Outdoor Gourd Birdhouses

Gift Shop

Visit our 7,000 sq ft Gift Shop on the farm filled with gourds for all seasons as well as other artisan crafts, gifts, raw hard-shell gourds for crafting, food items and more!
Yard games at Meadowbrooke Gourds.

Lawn Games

Challenge your friends and family to jumbo-sized yard games while soaking up the beautiful farm scenery. Fun for all ages between shopping, crafting, and egg hunting!

FAQs

Is this a pet-friendly event?

No. We ask that you do not bring any furry friends to our events because of the number of people who will be attending.
When should I arrive to check in?

Please plan on arriving at 1/2 hour to check in and then you will be able to find a great spot around the field to begin your hunt.
Do I have to pay for parking?

We have ample free parking available, and many handicapped-accessible parking.

What do the eggs look like?

There will be samples at the check in table of what the regular eggs and the prize eggs look like. The prize eggs are painted metallic gold.
If I want to help my child look for eggs but do not want to collect any, must I register for the Kid's Hunt?

Only egg hunters need to register. Helpers are free. 5 gourd eggs and 1 prize egg are able to be collected per registration.
If I miss my egg hunt, can I get in another egg hunt time slot?

No, we have only a certain number of gourd eggs and prize eggs in each hunt, which is for 200 people. It would not be fair to those that registered to add extra people to hunts.
Can I get a refund?

Registration fees are donations to Paw Packs and are non-refundable or transferable.
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