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

Spirit of Wood Show & Competition 2025
Oct 18-19, 2025. Villanova Hall at St. Thomas Church, 126 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington. 10a-4p. Registration will be held Oct 17, 3-6p, and Oct 18, 8a-12p. More info: newc.org/spirit-of-wood-show.

Mid-Atlantic

North Carolina

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza
Oct 17-18, 2025. Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory. Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-4p. The ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina. 50+ vendors offering expert advice, more than 20 free demos, and crafts and games for kids. Soap carving will return this year. More info: woodworkingshop.com/woodworking-extravaganza.

22nd Annual Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club Competition and Exhibition
Oct 17-18, 2025. Hickory Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory. Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-4p. Held in conjunction with the 25th Annual Klingspor’s Woodworking Extravaganza. Show theme is “Fantasy Halloween Magic.” Halloween-related fantasy carvings and all Halloween-themed carvings will be entered, with awards presented for best of each category. Entries can be checked in Fri 9a-6p and Sat 7-8:45a. No mail-ins. Entry fee is $20 per carver. Judging will begin at 9a Sat. Contact: eparham26@yahoocom. More info: woodworkingshop.com/cvwc.

South

Florida

2026 Southwest Florida Wood Art Exposition
Jan 9-10, 2026. Charlotte Harbor Events Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, on the shore of the Peace River. 9a-4p. Wood-carving and wood-turning demos, daily classes, and juried competitions. Vendor booths with wood, tools, and more. Silent auction, raffles, and wood-art sales. More info: swflwoodartexo.org.

Midwest

Illinois

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.

Iowa

Cedar Valley Woodcarvers’ Art of Woodcarving Show 2026
March 7-8, 2026. National Czech & Slovak Museum, 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids. Free admission. Judged competition. No separate levels of competition. Carvings entered into competition must have been carved within two years prior to the show. Contact: Don Lund, (319) 683-2864, klund@sharontc.net. More info: cedarvalleywoodcarers.com.

Ohio

38th Annual Woodcarver’s Show and Sale—The Art of Wood
Oct 24-25, 2025. Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 10a-5p. Admission $10. Demonstrations, shopping, and a competition awarding more than $3,000 in prize money. More info: saudervillage.org.