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

New York

Genesee Valley Woodcarvers 39th Annual Show and Competition
April 5, 2025. Rochester Museum and Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium, 657 East Ave, Rochester. Free admission. Contact: webmaster@gvwoodcarvers.com. More info: gvwoodcarvers.com.

Chesapeake Bay Region

Maryland

54th Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival
April 25-27, 2025. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City. Fri 10a-5p, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-3p. Admission $10, seniors and students $8, children 12 and under free. More info: wardfdn.org.

Midwest

Illinois

54th Midwest Artistry in Wood & Craft Show
Oct 25-26, 2025. Belle-Clair Exposition Hall, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville. Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. 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. Sat 10a-4p. Free admission. Held in conjunction with the Men’s BBQ. More info: wcwoodcarvers.org.

Wisconsin

The 49th Annual Mid-Wisconsin Chippers Woodcarving Show, Competition & Sale, “Artistry in Wood”
May 4, 2025. The Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main St, Oshkosh. 9a-4p. Admission $5, children 12 and under free. Free parking. The oldest annual woodcarving show in the state of Wisconsin; this show will also celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the club. Demonstrations, tool and wood vendors, bucket raffle, judging competition, carved art for sale. Contact: Dick Krummick, rkrummick@att.net. More info: midwis-consinchippers.weebly.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.

Canada

Alberta

Alberta Wildlife Carving Association’s 38th Annual “Images of Nature” Wildfowl & Wildlife Carving Show and Competition
May 2-4, 2025. Whitecroft Hall, 314 E Whitecroft, Sherwood Park. Contact: Curtis Blair, (780) 238-0267 or blair.awca@gmail.com. More info: albertawildlifecarving.com. 

British Columbia

32nd Pacific Brant Carving, Woodworking and Art Show
April 5-6, 2025. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. One of Canada’s best-known woodcarving competitions, including birds, fish, wildlife,traditional carving, and woodworking; seminars, auctions, and sales. See migrating brant geese plus Brant Wildlife Festival events. Registration entry fees, categories, and awards at thebrant.ca. Contact: greg_weller@hotmail.com. 

Manitoba

Prairie Canada Carvers’ Association Annual Show and Competition
April 12-13, 2025. Pembina Curling Club, 1341 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg. 9a-4p. Admission $5, children 12 and under free. Carvers of all expertise levels are invited to submit a carving that reflects something “Out of This World” for a theme display. Carvings should be roughly four inches tall. Contact: Doug Fyfe at dougmfyfe@shaw.ca or (204) 396-6409; Lynda Baxter at lyndabaxter0@gmail.com or (204) 255-6216. More info: prairiecanadacarvers.com.

New Brunswick

18th New Brunswick Woodcarving Competition and Sale
Aug 8-10th, 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.

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Wildlife Carvers and Artists Association 33rd Competition and Show
May 3-4, 2025. Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth. Sat 8a-5p, Sun 9a-3p. Free admission, nominal fees for carving entries. Theme bird: harlequin duck hen, drake, or pair. Chainsaw carving demonstration and competition Saturday only. Ongoing carving demonstrations throughout the show. Contact: Gary Taylor, (902) 499-5251 or newguytaylor@gmail.com. More info: nscarver.wixsite.com/nswcaa.