World Championships

42nd Annual Ward World Championship
Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City, MD

April 27, 28 & 29, 2012

Hours: Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Award ceremony, 5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: 3-Day Pass: $18
Single-Day Pass: Adults - $10
Seniors & Students - $8
Children under 12 free (with adult)
Group rate for 6 or more: $6 per person

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, more than 1200 different wildfowl carvings representing more than 150 species from around the world  can be viewed at the premiere, 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 $70,000 in prize money, as well as other recognition including ribbons, medallions, plaques and trophies. There are 39 different divisions in which an artist can compete--decorative life-size and miniature wildfowl, floating waterfowl, interpretive, gunning decoys and contemporary antiques to name a few.

• See the World's best wildfowl art!
• Attend seminars given by master carvers. 
• Buy carvings at the Carver's Art Shop. 
• Shop at any one of the multiple exhibitors' booths selling fine art work, home decorating items, folk art, jewelry, sporting goods or carving and art supplies. 
• Bid on carvings at the Saturday afternoon auction.

The multi-day event offers Educational classes, seminars and workshops for all skills levels on the multiple aspects of carving and carving related topics.  The Kids' Corner offers children a hands on carving experience and includes many make and take projects.

Click here for a coupon for $2 off the price of one adult ticket.