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Ward World Championship

APRIL 24-26, 2026 Join us at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland for the 55th Annual Ward World Championships. Watch our website for the competition guide... LEARN MORE

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Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival

April 25 @ 8:00 am - April 27 @ 5:00 pm

  • « Carving the Eyes and Bill on a Shorebird Bust with Tommy Stewart: 2025 Ward World’s Class
  • Youth Painting Class: Peep with Matt Sewell – Friday, 4-25 »
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Start:
April 25 @ 8:00 am
End:
April 27 @ 5:00 pm
Event Categories:
Classes, Ticketed Event, Ward World Championship, Multi-Day
Event Tags:
carvers, Maryland, Maryland Traditions, Ocean City Maryland, OCMD, Worlds
Website:
https://wardfdn.org/learn-explore/program-calendar/world-championship/

Venue

Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842 United States
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  • « Carving the Eyes and Bill on a Shorebird Bust with Tommy Stewart: 2025 Ward World’s Class
  • Youth Painting Class: Peep with Matt Sewell – Friday, 4-25 »

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