The World Championship is an international event where carvers, collectors, and visitors convene at the end of each April in Ocean City, MD. From highly decorative works of art to functional hunting decoys, about 1200 different wildfowl carvings representing more than 150 species from around the world can be viewed at the premiere, the most prestigious competition in the world. Competitors of all levels–from youth to world champions–compete against their peers for the chance to win a portion of nearly $60,000 in prize money, as well as other recognition including ribbons, medallions, plaques, and trophies. There are over 40 different divisions in which an artist can compete–decorative life-size and miniature wildfowl, floating waterfowl, interpretive, gunning decoys, contemporary antiques, and sculpture.
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Photo Studio with Alan Wycheck
10:00 a.m:
Judging - Lem & Steve Ward Divisions Gunning Pair Gunning Pair Champion (after GP) *Note: Judging times on the Bay may be changed at the discretion of the judges
11:00 a.m:
Judging - Lem & Steve Ward Divisions: Decorative Smoothie Shorebirds & Wading Birds Champagne Division Youth Competition Youth Gunning Pairs - Tanks (Bay if Gunning Pairs are done)