Waterfowl Festival
November 13 - 15, 2026
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World-Class Wildlife Art
Discover exceptional wildlife art from acclaimed painters, sculptors, carvers, photographers, and other artists from across the country.
World Waterfowl Calling Championships
Experience one of Waterfowl Festival’s most celebrated traditions as world-class callers compete on the championship stage.
Experience the Festival
From food and live music to demonstrations, vendors, family activities, and Festival traditions, there’s something happening throughout Easton all weekend long.
William A. Perry Scholarship Cocktail Decoy Auction
Bid on one-of-a-kind carvings while supporting a great Festival tradition.
For more than 30 years, proceeds from the Cocktail Decoy Auction have benefited the William A. Perry Scholarship Fund. See the one-of-a-kind carvings and place your bids throughout Festival weekend.
November 12-15, 2026
PNC Pavilion
Silent Auction
Auction winners may pick up their decoys Sunday afternoon or have them shipped.
Conservation Is at the Heart of Our Mission
For more than 50 years, Waterfowl Festival has supported the conservation of the Chesapeake region’s wildlife and habitats. Through grants, partnerships, education, and community support, we help protect the natural resources and traditions that make the Eastern Shore so special.
$6 MILLION+
invested in conservation and environmental education
Save the Date
Waterfowl Festival Clay Shoot
April 30, 2027 | The Point at Pintail
Join us for a day of sporting tradition, friendly competition, and camaraderie at the 2027 Waterfowl Festival Clay Shoot.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Waterfowl Festival is made possible through the generous support of our corporate and community partners. Their partnership helps bring the Festival to life each year, bringing together artists, exhibitors, vendors, and visitors for a one-of-a-kind Eastern Shore experience.
Latest News
2025 Waterfowl Community in Conservation Grant Fund open for applications
Easton, MD - The Waterfowl Festival is excited to match resources with environmental needs across the region through its annual “Community in Conservation” funding program. These grants, supported by proceeds from the annual Waterfowl Festival event offer non-profits...
Waterfowl Festival, Inc. Announces 2025 Featured Artist Al Barker
Waterfowl Festival, Inc. Announces 2025 Featured Artist Al Barker The Waterfowl Festival’s 2025 Featured Artist has been announced, naming a legendary Festival favorite, Al Barker. Barker has displayed his work at every Festival since its inception in 1971. His...
Waterfowl Festival Inc. Welcomes Talbot County’s Ernie Burns to Board of Directors
Easton, Md. –February 19, 2025 Waterfowl Festival Inc. proudly welcomes longstanding volunteer and carver Ernie Burns to the Board of Directors. Ernie Burns was born into an Eastern Shore farming family. As a child he explored the land and water, hunted and...
An Award Winning Festival
