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.

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Conservation Partners

Conservation Partners

Visit organizations throughout the Festival who share Waterfowl Chesapeake's mission of conservation and support of waterfowl habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Waterfowl Chesapeake, the Festival’s affiliate organization, invites local conservation organizations...

Artifacts Exhibit

Artifacts Exhibit

Easton High School Cafeteria Fifty years ago, the first Waterfowl Festival was born to both celebrate the Eastern Shore’s unique heritage and raise awareness of the challenges to the region’s beautiful environment. In this exhibit, visitors learn about the evolution...

Tasting Pavilion

Tasting Pavilion

Enjoy the best of Maryland wines, craft brews and unique foods! Celebrating our excellent Maryland vintners, brewers and producers of other gourmet items, you are sure to have a tasty experience when you visit this popular venue. Offering wines and beers, cheeses and...

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