The World Championship is an international event where carvers, collectors, and visitors convene at the end of each April in Ocean City, MD. From highly decorative works of art to functional hunting decoys, about 1200 different wildfowl carvings representing more than 150 species from around the world can be viewed at the premiere, the most prestigious competition in the world. 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.

Schedule of Events:

All Judging in Hall A/B unless otherwise noted

9:00 - 5:00 a.m:

Kid’s Corner
Carving Demonstrations

9:00 a.m:

Judging - Lem & Steve Ward Divisions
Contemporary Antique
Contemporary Decoys
Shorebird Decoy
Decorative Smoothie Waterfowl & Champion

Judging - Bench Divisions

10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Photo Studio with Alan Wycheck

10:00 a.m:

Judging - Lem & Steve Ward Divisions
Gunning Pair
Gunning Pair Champion (after GP)
*Note: Judging times on the Bay may be changed at the discretion of the judges

11:00 a.m:

Judging - Lem & Steve Ward Divisions:
Decorative Smoothie Shorebirds & Wading Birds
Champagne Division
Youth Competition
Youth Gunning Pairs - Tanks (Bay if Gunning Pairs are done)

1:00 p.m: Champagne Waterfowl Silent Auction starts (goes until noon Sunday)

5:00 - 8:00 p.m:

Around the Worlds Mixer -AB Hall
Cash Bar and Hors d’oeuvres

Admission:

Multi-Day Pass: $10
Seniors & Students: $8
Children Under 12: Free (with adult)
Living Legends Dinner Tickets - $75 for Members; $85 for Non-Members