08/28/2026
🌊🦆 WHERE TRADITION MEETS THE TIDE…
For generations, decoys have been part of the story of the Chesapeake and the Eastern Shore.
The Chesapeake Challenge carries that tradition forward, bringing carvers, families, and the community together to celebrate the art of making birds.
This year, we'll gather in Crisfield, Maryland, during the Crisfield Heritage Festival for a day filled with competition, demonstrations, activities, food, vendors, and plenty of Chesapeake spirit.
📅 October 10, 2026
📍 West Main Street down by the waterfront
⏰ Decoy registration begins at 8 AM
Whether you're entering a bird, cheering on a carver, admiring the craftsmanship, or discovering this tradition for the first time, there's a place for you at the Chesapeake Challenge and the Crisfield Heritage Festival.
🦆 Come celebrate the birds. Come celebrate the tradition. Come celebrate Crisfield.
👉 Full details: Chesapeake Challenge on wardfdn.org
📸: Chesapeake Challenge © Maryland State Arts Council 2025, MSAC.org
