2026 Ward World Championship

April 24 - April 26

Watching judging on the bay at the 2025 Ward World Championship [Photo by Alan Wycheck]

55th Ward World Championship
Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City, MD

April 24-26, 2026

FLY HIGH with Us and have a Wildfowl Weekend!

We’re spreading our wings in a fresh new layout at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in beautiful Ocean City, MD! Soar to new heights as we take the fun upstairs to the stunning Ballroom — complete with breathtaking views of Assawoman Bay.

New space, same wildfowl fun! Don’t miss it! Click Here For More Info!!

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Details

Start:: April 24
End:: April 26
Event Categories:: Classes, Ticketed Event, Ward World Championship, In The Community, Indoors, Exhibits, Family Friendly, Reoccuring, Multi-Day
Event Tags:: antique decoys, Carving Competition, Classes, Decoy Carvers, decoy carving, Decoy Carving Contest, decoy collectors, decoy show, Delmarvalous, Living Legend Award, Local Events, Maryland, Maryland Traditions, MSAC, OCMD, old bird contest, silhouettes, Ward World Championship, Ward World Classes, Worlds, youth, youth silhouette
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 + Google Map