Schedule Of Events

November 7 2024

9:00am – 5:00pm : VIP Badge & Packet Pickup (Bullitt House)

12:00pm – 8:30pm : VIP Beer, Wine Cocktails, Hors D'oeuvres (Bullitt House)

5:00pm :  53rd  Annual Waterfowl Festival Opening Ceremonies (Tidewater Inn)

5:00 – 9:00pm : Waterfowl Festival Premiere Night Party.

All Six Downtown Galleries Opened. Meet Featured Artist in the Featured Art Pavilion (VIP Badge Required)

The Waterfowl Festival's Carving Committee is pleased to announce that the William A. Perry Scholarship Cocktail Decoy Auction will be held as a silent auction in 2024, so all festival-goers will have an opportunity to bid. The one-of-a-kind carvings will be displayed in the atrium of the Academy Art Museum from Thursday, November 7th, through Sunday, November 10. Two special decoys will be sold THURSDAY NIGHT ONLY! The carvers are William “Scott” Belote, our 2024 Masterpiece Carver, and Rich Smoker, a former WFF Masterpiece Carver and National Heritage Fellow. Please note – Premier Night guests will have the first option to bid Thursday so don’t delay in buying your ticket for this special event! The auction will end Sunday at noon. As they have for over 30 years, the proceeds from the auction will benefit the William A. Perry Scholarship Fund. Auction winners may either pick up decoys on Sunday afternoon or have them shipped.

November 8 2024

8:30 – 10:00am : Impact Business Networking Breakfast Hosted by The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (Pavilion) and Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism

9:00am : Calling Contest Registration Opens (One hour prior to the preliminary round for each division) (Easton High School Auditorium)

10:00am – 5:00pm : Galleries, Exhibits, & Ticket Booths Open

ALL DAY : Carvings, Painting, & Sculpture (Academy, Armory, Pavilion, Avalon)

ALL DAY : Working Artists Forum (Christ Church)

ALL DAY : Photography (ESLC)

ALL DAY : Featured Artist Exhbit in PNC Pavilion on Harrison St.

ALL DAY : William A. Perry Scholarship Fund – Decoy Silent Auction (Academy)

ALL DAY : Dock Dogs (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

ALL DAY : DNR Hunter Safety Demo (VFW)

ALL DAY : Redcoat Fisherman: “Catching Carp” (Bay Street Ponds)

ALL DAY : The 50th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest for 2024-2025 (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : View the Federal & Maryland Duck Stamp Winners (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : Harry M. Walsh Waterfowling Artifacts Exhibit – Country School

ALL DAY : Quackin' Corner and Storytimes  (Library)

ALL DAY : VIP Hospitality Suite Open (Bullitt House)

10:00 – 11:00am : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Library)

10:00am – 4:00pm : Kids' Fishing Derby (Bay Street Ponds)

10:30am – END : World Waterfowl Calling Championships Sr. Preliminaries (Easton High School Auditorium)
Kids Paint a Silhouette Class (Pre-Registration Required – Space Limited. Suggested Age 5+) (Academy)

11:00am – 5:00pm : Beer Wetlands Opens – Craft Brew Pub 21+ ($)

11:00am – 5:00pm : Tasting Pavilion Opens – Wine, Beer, Spirits & Delectable Bites ($)

11:00am : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

11:00am : Chesapeake Mermaid “Century Island” (Library)

11:30am : Raptor Demo (VFW)

12:00pm – 2:00pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Downtown)

12:00pm – 5:00pm : VIP Happy Hour (Bullitt House)

1:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

1:00pm : Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

1:30pm : Chesapeake Mermaid “Century Island” (Library)

2:30pm : Raptor Demo (VFW)

3:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

3:30pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (VFW)

4:00pm :  Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

4:00 – 7:00pm : Goose Music – ELSC’s Waterfowl Festival Kickoff Party (Free, but register here) (ESLC)

November 9 2024

10:00am – 5:00pm : Galleries, Exhibits, & Ticket Booths Open

ALL DAY : Carvings, Painting, & Sculpture (Academy, Armory, Pavilion, Avalon)

ALL DAY : Working Artists Forum (Christ Church)

ALL DAY : Photography  (ESLC)

ALL DAY : Featured Artist- Ronnie Wells (PNC Art Pavilion)

ALL DAY : William A. Perry Scholarship Fund – Decoy Silent Auction (Academy)ALL DAY : Dock Dogs (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

ALL DAY : Aerial Target Archery with Big Truck Brewing (VFW)

ALL DAY : DNR Hunter Safety Demo (VFW)

ALL DAY : Phillips Wharf Fishmobile Easton Visitor’s Center parking lot, 11 S. Harrison St

ALL DAY : Phillips Wharf Fishmobile Easton Visitor’s Center parking lot, 11 S. Harrison St

ALL DAY : Redcoat Fisherman: “Catching Carp” (Bay Street Ponds)

ALL DAY : The 50th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest for 2024-2025 (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : View the Federal & Maryland Duck Stamp Winners (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : Harry M. Walsh Waterfowling Artifacts Exhibit (Waterfowling Artifacts located at the Country School)

ALL DAY : Quackin’ Corner and Storytimes (Library)

ALL DAY : VIP Hospitality Suite Open (Bullitt House)

10:00am : Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

10:00 – 11:00am : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Library)

10:00am – 4:00pm : Kids' Fishing Derby (Bay Street Ponds)
Kids Paint a Silhouette Class (Pre-Registration Required – Space Limited. Suggested Age 5+) (Academy)
Fly Fishing Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

11:00am – 5:00pm : Beer Wetlands Opens – Craft Brew Pub 21+ ($)

11:00am – 5:00pm : Tasting Pavilion Opens – Wine, Beer, Spirits & Delectable Bites ($)

11:00am : Calling Contest Registration Opens (One hour prior to the preliminary round for each division) (Easton High School Auditorium)

11:00am : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

11:00am : Chesapeake Mermaid “The Last Bivalvian” (Library)

11:00am : Kids’ Calling Clinic – Duck (Pre-Registration Required) (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

11:30am : Kids’ Calling Clinic – Goose (Pre-Registration Required) (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

11:30am : Raptor Demo (VFW)

12:00 – 2:00pm : World Waterfowl Calling Championships Jr. Preliminaries (Easton High School Auditorium)

12:00pm – 2:00pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Downtown)

12:00pm – 5:00pm : VIP Happy Hour (Bullitt House)
Fly Fishing Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

1:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

1:30pm : Chesapeake Mermaid “The Last Bivalvian” (Library)

2:30pm : Raptor Demo (VFW)

3:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

3:30pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (VFW)

4:00pm : Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

5:30pm – END : World Waterfowls Calling Championships Final Competitions (no bus service) (Easton High School Auditorium)

November 10 2024

10:00am – 4:00pm : Galleries, Exhibits, & Ticket Booths Open

ALL DAY : Carvings, Painting, & Sculpture (Academy, Armory, Pavilion, Avalon)

ALL DAY : Working Artists Forum (Christ Church)

ALL DAY : Photography – (ESLC)

ALL DAY : Featured Artist- Ronnie Wells (PNC Art Pavilion)

ALL DAY : William A. Perry Scholarship Fund – Decoy Silent Auction (Academy)

ALL DAY : Dock Dogs (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

ALL DAY : Aerial Target Archery with Big Truck Brewing (VFW)

ALL DAY : DNR Hunter Safety Demo (VFW)

ALL DAY : Redcoat Fisherman: “Catching Carp” (Bay Street Ponds)

ALL DAY : The 50th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest for 2024-2025 (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : View the Federal & Maryland Duck Stamp Winners (Buy Sell Swap)

ALL DAY : Harry M. Walsh Waterfowling Artifacts Exhibit (Waterfowling Artifacts also located at the Country School)

10:00am : Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

10:00 – 11:00am : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Library)

10:00am – 2:00pm : VIP Hospitality Suite Open (Bullitt House)

10:00am – 4:00pm : Kids Fishing Derby (Bay Street Ponds)

10:30am : Kids Paint a silhouette Class (Pre-Registration Required – Space Limited. Suggested Age 5+) (Academy)

10:40am : Fly Fishing Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

11:00am – 4:00pm : Beer Wetlands Opens – Craft Brew Pub 21+ ($)
Kid's Soap Carving Class  (Pre-Registration Required – Space Limited. Suggested Age 5+) (Academy)

11:00am – 4:00pm : Tasting Pavilion Opens – Wine, Beer, Spirits & Delectable Bites ($)

11:00am : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

11:00am : Chesapeake Mermaid “The Giants of the Bay” (Library)

11:30am : Raptor Demo (VFW)

12:00pm – 2:00pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (Downtown)

12:00pm – 2:00pm : VIP Happy Hour (Bullitt House)

12:40pm : Fly Fishing Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

1:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

1:30pm : Chesapeake Mermaid “The Giants of the Bay” (Library)

2:30pm : Raptor Demo (VFW)

3:00pm : Dock Dogs – Big Air Finals (Pro, Semi Pro, Contender, & Amateur Finals) (Sportsman’s Pavilion)

3:00pm : Retriever Demo (Bay Street Ponds)

3:30pm : Willa the Waterfowl FOX & Webster the Waterfowl GOOSE Meet & Greet (VFW)

Kids' Soap Carving Class (Space Limited, Suggested Age 5+) (Academy)

4:00pm : Field Dog Training Demo with Mason-Dixon Game Outfitters (VFW)

Date: November 7-10 2024

Location: Various Venues In Easton

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