Events and Gatherings
Events are listed alphabetically by state or province within eight geographic regions: New England, Mid-Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay, South, Midwest, West, Canada, and International. We strive to bring you the most accurate and complete listing information available on carving events around the globe. If you would like your show to appear in the Events Directory, or if you need to update your listing, contact Katlyne Danko (kdanko@amprycp.com).
Note: Unexpected changes do occur, especially due to coronavirus concerns, so it is especially important to contact each show you plan to attend to confirm details. The Events Directory is the property of WILDFOWL CARVING MAGAZINE. Listings are not to be duplicated in any publication without the magazine’s written consent.
New England
Massachusetts
Genesee Valley Woodcarvers 39th Annual Show and CompetitionJohn LaForest Bird Carving Contest
Aug 23, 2025. Marshfield Fair, 140 Main St, Marshfield. 12-5p. Entries accepted 11a-12p. Free admission. Annual theme: “Birds of Massachusetts”—must be listed on the Massachusetts Audubon Daily Field Guide. Open, intermediate, and novice classes in realistic life-size, realistic miniature, decoy/stick-up, and bench. No fee for entry, but no more than two entries per class and type. $50 first prize open, $35 first prize intermediate, $25 first prize novice. Ribbons and rosettes also awarded. Contact: Kevin Dunn at (339) 832-6373 or kdunn603@verizon.net; John Schreiber at (781) 635-8979 or johnfschreiber6@gmail.com.
Midwest
Illinois
Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers 34th Annual Show, Sale and Competition
Aug 30, 2025. Williamsville Village Hall, 141 W Main St, Williamsville. 10a-4p. Admission free. Door prize, drawings. Contact: Bob Haley at (217) 691-5943 or haley87@comcast.net. More info: svwoodcarvers.org.
54th Midwest Artistry in Wood Show
Nov 14-15, 2025. First United Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville. Fri 4-7p, Sat 10a-5p. Admission $5, children 12 and under free. More info: midwestwoodcarvers.com.
Missouri
19th Annual West County Woodcarvers Show and Sale
Sept 13, 2025. Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Rd, Ballwin. 10a-4p. Free admission. Held in conjunction with the Men’s BBQ. More info: wcwoodcarvers.org.
Wisconsin
7th Annual Waterfowl Hunters Expo
Aug 22-23, 2025. Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh. Fri 12-6p, Sat 8a-4p. Admission $11.60. Discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Children 12 and under and dogs on leads free. Parking $5 per vehicle. Featuring a diverse array of activities for hunters and conservationists, including a decoy carving contest and exhibition, Wisconsin Duck & Goose Callling Championships, field-to-table seminars, dog-training seminars, a shooting venue, and more than 300 vendors. Contact: info@waterfowlhuntersexpo.com. More info: waterfowlhuntersexpo.com.
Rock River Valley Carvers 19th Annual Show and Sale
Sept 13, 2025. Rock County Fairgrounds, Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave, Janesville. 9a-4p. Free admission (donations appreciated). Contact: Brad Crandall, (608) 931-0188 or bwkicrandall@gmail.com; John Raisbeck, jkraisbeck4@gmail.com.
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers 21st Annual Woodcarving Show, Competition and Sale
Sept 20-21, 2025. Holiday Inn Stevens Point, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point. The largest woodcarving show in Wisconsin! More info: wisconsinriver-woodcarvers.org.
West Wisconsin Wood Carvers Guild Chippewa Valley Wood Carving Show and Sale
Sept 27, 2025. Brick House Pub and Banquet Room, 2233 Birch St, Eau Claire. 10a-4p. Free admission. Contact: Charlene at (715) 497-6296 or the-lynums@gmail.com.
West
California
Central Coast Woodcarvers 45th Annual Show and Sale
Sept 20-21. Cambria Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St, Cambria. Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. Admission $2 donation, children 12 and under free. 24 local and statewide carvers will display and sell their carving art. Carving competition held both days at 1p. Drawing for individual carvings on Sunday afternoon. Winners need not be present to win. Tickets for the drawing can be purchased at the door. Contact: Melody Mullis at (805) 748-4143 or mamullis@ix.netcom.com.
Canada
New Brunswick
18th New Brunswick Woodcarving Competition and Sale
Aug 8-10, 2025. Sir James Dunn Academy, St. Andrews by the Sea. Competition for carvers at all levels. Categories for all types of wood carving. Purchase awards for a bald eagle, red knots, saw-whet owl, santa, and more. Two theme competitions: “Any Puffin” and “Pairs.” Workshops, demonstrations, carving supplies, and knife-carving competition. Contact: Timothy Griffin at timothygriffincc@gmail.com. More info: nbcarving.ca.
