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17th East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and North Carolina Decoy Carving Championships Schedule Announced
For Immediate Release:
Washington, NC - The 17th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and North Carolina Decoy Carving Championships will be held in Washington, North Carolina February 10-12, 2012. Events of the annual festival will be held in various locations throughout Washington.
Highlights of the 2012 event include: DockDogsŽ Competition, unveiling of the 2012 NC Waterfowl Stamp, 15 carving competition divisions, Kidz Zone childrenšs activities, Southern Classic Duck, Goose and Swan Calling Championships, and over 150 exhibitors offering fine, collectible artwork. Tickets for the event are $10 for a day pass or $15 for the weekend. Tickets will be available at each venue.
Since the first year, the ECWAF has celebrated and showcased the art involved with North Carolinašs wildlife and waterfowl heritage. The Festival now includes more than 150 artists and exhibitors from across the country. Many of those are award-winning artists. Beyond art, Festival attendees will find carving tools and accessories, and provisions to support the sportsmanšs quest. The artists are just one component of this ever-growing Festival.
Carving Competition The heart and soul of the ECWAF, the Carving Competition attracts elite carvers from the US and Canada. This year 13 divisions, including the International Waterfowl Carvers Association Competition, are on the books for judging. Depending on the Division, carvings are judged for floatability, realistic appearance, and craftsmanship. The Carving Competition will be held at the Redmenšs Lodge and will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday.
DockDogs As seen on ESPN, DockDogs returns as one of the most highly anticipated components of the ECWAF. Competitions are open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Kugler Field. Using the Splash Super Pool dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds will compete in Big Air, Speed Retrieve, and Extreme Vertical competitions.
Southern Classic Duck, Goose & Swan Calling Competition The Classic will be held on the Oakland Stage on Stewart Parkway and Respess Street. This year, the Classic is formatted to promote four championships: 1) North Carolina State Duck Calling Championship, the winner of which will represent North Carolina at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Arkansas. 2) North Carolina State Goose Calling Championship. 3) World Swan Calling Championship. 4) Pamlico Regional Duck Calling Championship. Registration for the Classic begins at 8 AM on Saturday. Divisions include Junior Duck, Junior Goose, and Junior Swan. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Past winners have been male and female of all ages.
Wildlife Arts Festival, 2010, photo by Stan Deatherage
North Carolina Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition The ECWAF hosts the state of North Carolinašs Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition. The competition presented by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission was developed to generate revenue for waterfowl conservation in the state. The program has raised more than $4.2 million since its inception. Annually five species/habitats are specified for the competition. Thirty-two pieces of artwork were submitted by artists from across the country. The top five will be revealed and showcased through the ECWAF.
Several thousand people are expected to come to Washington, North Carolina, to compete in the various competitions, purchase wildlife related items and to enjoy the overall Southern hospitality. Anyone wanting additional nformation concerning the show, sponsorship or other information should contact the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild, P.O. Box 1713, Washington, North Carolina, 27889; telephone, 252-946-2897 or 252-946-9326; email, sgossett@suddenlink.net or go to the internet site of eastcarolinawildfowlguild.com.
17th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, February 10 DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #1
12:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #1
2:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #2
4:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #3
Saturday, February 11 ~ 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center,
110 N. Gladden Street
10:00 am-until Southern Classic Duck, Goose & Swan Calling Championships (Respess St.)
Carving Competition Venue ~ Red Menšs Lodge, 503 E. 3rd Street
9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Learn to Carve Booth Open
10:00 am: Carving Competition Judging Begins
DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #2
10:00 am: & 2:00 pm Retriever Demonstrations
12:00 noon: Big Air Wave Competition #4
2:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #5
4:00 pm: Extreme Vertical Competition
Auction Venue ~ Washington Yacht & Country Club, 7155 River Road
5:30 pm - until: Auction & Seafood Buffet at Washington Yacht & Country Club,
dinner reservations required (phone: 252.946.5470). Live auction begins at
7:30 pm: Auction is open to the public.
Sunday, February 12 ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center, 110 N. Gladden Street
12:00 noon Southern Classic Competition Begins (Respess Street)
3:00 pm Drawings for Door Prizes and Raffles - Civic Center
DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #3
12:00 noon: Big Air Wave Competition #6
2:00 pm: Retriever Demonstrations
2:30 pm: Speed Retrieve Finals
3:00 pm: Big Air Amateur Finals
3:30 pm: Big Air
Semi-Pro Finals
4:00 pm: Big Air Pro Finals
Carving Competition Venue ~ Red Menšs Lodge, 503 E. 3rd Street
9:30 am: - 4:00 pm: Learn to Carve Booth Open
11:30 am: Judging for NC Decoy Carving Championship Division
12:00 noon: Judging for Tri-County Canvas Gunning Decoy Division
1:30 am: Judging for the OšNealšs Drug Store Carolina Gunning Decoy Division
2:30 pm: Judging for T.R.A.D.E. Carving Division
3:30 pm: Carving Competition Awards Ceremony
Admission: One Day Pass $10, Three Day Pass $15
Call (800) 999 - 3857 for general event information.
Lynn Lewis
Tourism Development Director Washington, NC ~ Heart of the Inner Banks
(800) 999 - 3857 visitwashingtonnc.com lynn@originalwashington.com
David Gossett, Show Chairman
(252) 946 - 2897 or (252) 946 - 9326 sgossett@suddenlink.net
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Washington, NC - The 17th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and North Carolina Decoy Carving Championships will be held in Washington, North Carolina February 10-12, 2012. Events of the annual festival will be held in various locations throughout Washington.
Highlights of the 2012 event include: DockDogsŽ Competition, unveiling of the 2012 NC Waterfowl Stamp, 15 carving competition divisions, Kidz Zone childrenšs activities, Southern Classic Duck, Goose and Swan Calling Championships, and over 150 exhibitors offering fine, collectible artwork. Tickets for the event are $10 for a day pass or $15 for the weekend. Tickets will be available at each venue.
Since the first year, the ECWAF has celebrated and showcased the art involved with North Carolinašs wildlife and waterfowl heritage. The Festival now includes more than 150 artists and exhibitors from across the country. Many of those are award-winning artists. Beyond art, Festival attendees will find carving tools and accessories, and provisions to support the sportsmanšs quest. The artists are just one component of this ever-growing Festival.
Carving Competition The heart and soul of the ECWAF, the Carving Competition attracts elite carvers from the US and Canada. This year 13 divisions, including the International Waterfowl Carvers Association Competition, are on the books for judging. Depending on the Division, carvings are judged for floatability, realistic appearance, and craftsmanship. The Carving Competition will be held at the Redmenšs Lodge and will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday.
DockDogs As seen on ESPN, DockDogs returns as one of the most highly anticipated components of the ECWAF. Competitions are open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Kugler Field. Using the Splash Super Pool dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds will compete in Big Air, Speed Retrieve, and Extreme Vertical competitions.
Southern Classic Duck, Goose & Swan Calling Competition The Classic will be held on the Oakland Stage on Stewart Parkway and Respess Street. This year, the Classic is formatted to promote four championships: 1) North Carolina State Duck Calling Championship, the winner of which will represent North Carolina at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Arkansas. 2) North Carolina State Goose Calling Championship. 3) World Swan Calling Championship. 4) Pamlico Regional Duck Calling Championship. Registration for the Classic begins at 8 AM on Saturday. Divisions include Junior Duck, Junior Goose, and Junior Swan. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Past winners have been male and female of all ages.
North Carolina Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition The ECWAF hosts the state of North Carolinašs Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition. The competition presented by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission was developed to generate revenue for waterfowl conservation in the state. The program has raised more than $4.2 million since its inception. Annually five species/habitats are specified for the competition. Thirty-two pieces of artwork were submitted by artists from across the country. The top five will be revealed and showcased through the ECWAF.
Several thousand people are expected to come to Washington, North Carolina, to compete in the various competitions, purchase wildlife related items and to enjoy the overall Southern hospitality. Anyone wanting additional nformation concerning the show, sponsorship or other information should contact the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild, P.O. Box 1713, Washington, North Carolina, 27889; telephone, 252-946-2897 or 252-946-9326; email, sgossett@suddenlink.net or go to the internet site of eastcarolinawildfowlguild.com.
17th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, February 10 DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #1
12:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #1
2:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #2
4:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #3
Saturday, February 11 ~ 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center,
110 N. Gladden Street
10:00 am-until Southern Classic Duck, Goose & Swan Calling Championships (Respess St.)
Carving Competition Venue ~ Red Menšs Lodge, 503 E. 3rd Street
9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Learn to Carve Booth Open
10:00 am: Carving Competition Judging Begins
DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #2
10:00 am: & 2:00 pm Retriever Demonstrations
12:00 noon: Big Air Wave Competition #4
2:00 pm: Big Air Wave Competition #5
4:00 pm: Extreme Vertical Competition
Auction Venue ~ Washington Yacht & Country Club, 7155 River Road
5:30 pm - until: Auction & Seafood Buffet at Washington Yacht & Country Club,
dinner reservations required (phone: 252.946.5470). Live auction begins at
7:30 pm: Auction is open to the public.
Sunday, February 12 ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center, 110 N. Gladden Street
12:00 noon Southern Classic Competition Begins (Respess Street)
3:00 pm Drawings for Door Prizes and Raffles - Civic Center
DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
10:00 am: Speed Retrieve Competition #3
12:00 noon: Big Air Wave Competition #6
2:00 pm: Retriever Demonstrations
2:30 pm: Speed Retrieve Finals
3:00 pm: Big Air Amateur Finals
3:30 pm: Big Air
Semi-Pro Finals
4:00 pm: Big Air Pro Finals
Carving Competition Venue ~ Red Menšs Lodge, 503 E. 3rd Street
9:30 am: - 4:00 pm: Learn to Carve Booth Open
11:30 am: Judging for NC Decoy Carving Championship Division
12:00 noon: Judging for Tri-County Canvas Gunning Decoy Division
1:30 am: Judging for the OšNealšs Drug Store Carolina Gunning Decoy Division
2:30 pm: Judging for T.R.A.D.E. Carving Division
3:30 pm: Carving Competition Awards Ceremony
Admission: One Day Pass $10, Three Day Pass $15
Call (800) 999 - 3857 for general event information.
Lynn Lewis
Tourism Development Director Washington, NC ~ Heart of the Inner Banks
(800) 999 - 3857 visitwashingtonnc.com lynn@originalwashington.com
David Gossett, Show Chairman
(252) 946 - 2897 or (252) 946 - 9326 sgossett@suddenlink.net
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