Waterfowl Festival

A Three Day Celebration
of the Culture of the Eastern Shore.
November 13-15, 2026

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Discover exceptional wildlife art
from acclaimed artists near and far

Experience Waterfowl Festival

Three days of art, traditions, demonstrations, food, music,
family activities, and more throughout Easton

Conservation at Our Core

Supporting the wildlife, habitats, and traditions
of the Chesapeake region for more than 50 years

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

Window Restoration Project at Waterfowl Building Complete

Window Restoration Project at Waterfowl Building Complete

  Waterfowl Chesapeake is excited to announce that the restoration of the historic steel frame windows at the Waterfowl Building is complete. The intensive $100,000 project was funded by Maryland Historical Trust’s Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program back...

2020 Hall of Fame Awardees Announced

2020 Hall of Fame Awardees Announced

The Waterfowl Festival Board of Directors is proud to announce the outstanding artists and volunteers who have been nominated and inducted into Hall of Fame for 2020 - renowned Sculptors William H. Turner and David H. Turner; former Board Member and Sculpture Gallery...

Yeti Package

Win a YETI Cooler Package and More with the Sportsman’s Raffle

Online tickets are available now or buy tickets in person at the Festival's Sporting Pavilion. Drawing will be held at 3 p.m on Sunday at the Festival! Winner does not need to be present at drawing to win and is not required to purchase any goods or services to be...

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