55th Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival - Saturday
Sat, Apr 25
|Roland E. Powell Convention Center
FLY HIGH with Us and have a Wildfowl Weekend! We’re spreading our wings in a fresh new layout at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in beautiful Ocean City, MD! Soar to new heights as we take the fun upstairs to the stunning Ballroom, complete with breathtaking views of Assawoman Bay.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842, USA
About the event
Competitors of all levels–from youth to world champions–compete against their peers for the chance to win a portion of nearly $60,000 in prize money, as well as other recognition including ribbons, medallions, plaques, and trophies. There are over 40 different divisions in which an artist can compete–decorative life-size and miniature wildfowl, floating waterfowl, interpretive, gunning decoys, contemporary antiques, and sculpture. #OCMDgoesWILDfowl
April 24-26, 2026 - FLY HIGH with Us and have a Wildfowl Weekend!
See the World’s best wildfowl art.
Attend seminars and classes by master carvers for artists of all skill levels.
Enjoy the history of Decoy Art with the Collector’s Corner and the Sam Dyke Memorial “Old Bird” Antique Decoy Contest
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