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
Festival Mourns Loss of Founder, Former Chair
January 26, 2021 - Last week, the Waterfowl Festival learned of the passing of Betty Perry, who along with her husband Bill was a founding member of the very first Waterfowl Festival in 1970. Betty was a longtime volunteer for the Festival and its unofficial historian...
University of Delaware Hunter Education Program
Promoting Waterfowl Hunter Education for New Adult Students 2018 & 2019 Awardee WC Seed Monies Committed: $2,000 Today, many Waterfowl Ecology graduate students — who will become tomorrow’s environmental leaders and environmental resource educators and managers —...
Study Shows 50th Waterfowl Festival Will Be Important Part of Recovery
As the country, the state of Maryland and the Eastern Shore look forward to a smoother 2021, Waterfowl is gearing up to be a strong force in our region’s economic recovery. The newly released “Economic & Cultural Impact of the 2019 Waterfowl Festival'', developed...
An Award Winning Festival
