
55th Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival
WHEN
04/23/2026, 10:00 am
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04/26/2026, 5:00 pm
WHERE Ocean City Convention Center4001 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland
Event Details
Event Description:
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The World Championship is an international event that brings carvers, collectors, and visitors together each April in Ocean City. Widely regarded as the most prestigious competition of its kind, the event showcases nearly 1,200 wildfowl carvings representing more than 150 species from around the world.
From intricately detailed works of art to finely crafted, functional hunting decoys, the championship offers a remarkable display of skill, tradition, and craftsmanship for all to admire.
Show hours:
- Friday 4/24 10 am to 5 pm (Living Legend Awards 5:30 badge or VIP pass required) Saturday 4/25 9 am to 5 pm (Worlds Winner Mixer 5:30 badge or VIP pass required) Sunday 2/26 10 am to 3 pm (Award presentation noon in the PAC)
- Admission: Free during show hours After-hours events: badge or VIP pass required.
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