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 40th Annual Show and Competition
April 11, 2026. Rochester Museum and Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium, 657 East Ave, Rochester. 10a-4:30p. Free admission. Featuring birds, fish, caricatures, youth carvings, demonstrations, and more. Free soap-carving kits for youth. Raffle for carvings and carving-related items—need not be present to win. Registration: Fri 3:30-5:30p and Sat 7:30-8:30a (out-of-town entrants only). Contact: webmaster@gvwoodcarvers.com. More info: gvwoodcarvers.com.

Chesapeake Bay

Virginia

Rappahannock Decoy Carvers and Collectors Guild Carving Contest
March 21, 2026, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. 10:30a-4p. Free admission. Including three new gunning-pairs divisions. Contact: Tony Banks, (804) 514-5207, rappdecoys@gmail.com. More info: rappahannockdecoycarversguild.com.

Midwest

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.

Canada

Alberta

Alberta Wildlife Carving Association 39th Annual “Images of Nature” Wildfowl & Wildlife Carving Show and Competition
May 1-3,2026. Whitecroft Community Hall, 314 E Whitecroft, Sherwood Park. Contact: Curtis Blair, (780) 238-0267, blair.awca@gmail.com. More info: albertawildlifecarving.com.

British Columbia

33rd Pacific Brant Carving, Art & Woodworking Show
April 11-12, 2026. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p. $7 per entry online; $10 at the door. Separate competitions for wildfowl carving, fish and wildlife, traditional carving, and woodworking. Art show, auctions, seminars, sales. Plus, Brant Wildlife Festival events! Contact: Bill Beese, bill.beese@gmail.com. More info: thebrant.ca.

Ontario

36th Annual Quinte Wood Carvers’ Competition & Show
April 11, 2026. Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd, Belleville. Our prizes have increased! More info: quintewoodcarvers.ca, facebook.com/quintewoodcarversassoc.