The Waterfowl Festival returns to historic Easton, Md. for its 44th year on November 14 -16, 2014. More than 18,000 visitors are expected to experience a time-honored Eastern Shore tradition that pays homage to the annual migration of ducks and geese through the Atlantic Flyway and supports wildlife and habitat conservation throughout the region. The Festival kicks off with Opening Ceremonies and the Premiere Night Party on Thursday, November 13th and then opens to general admission guests on Friday, November 14th.
“Like all traditions, the Festival continues to evolve and change, but we are still as committed to celebrating and conserving our Eastern Shore heritage as our founders were in 1971,” said Albert Pritchett, Waterfowl Festival Board President. “We are looking forward to another great year.”
This year, the Festival is returning to its classic Premiere Night Celebration, letting the art take center stage. Premiere Night guests have the opportunity to enjoy a traveling cocktail party at each of the Festival’s downtown art galleries. For the first time in its history, the Festival will be combining paintings and sculpture in the new Art at the Armory, Art at the Avalon and Art at the Pavilion galleries.
Also new this year is 2014 Waterfowl Festival Featured Artist, sculptor Ken Newman, and his signature bronze, Confluence of Blue, which was inspired by the community spirit of the Waterfowl Festival. The original piece, along with other work by Newman will be on display in the Art at the Pavilion gallery on Harrison Street.
The Craft Brew Pub at the Easton Elks Lodge returns this year offering local and national craft beer tastings and traditional Chesapeake fare, as well as the ever-popular Wine Pavilion on Harrison Street.
Perennial favorites will also return including the popular Dock Dogs® Competition at Easton Middle School, the Retriever Demonstrations at the Bay Street Ponds, and the Sportsman’s Pavilion at the Easton Elks Lodge. For a complete schedule of events and details about all the events and exhibits, festival visitors are encouraged to visit www.waterfowlfestival.org.
Over the past 44 years, the Waterfowl Festival has raised nearly $6 million for the creation, restoration and conservation of waterfowl and their habitat throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the Atlantic Flyway.
Waterfowl Festival Inc., a partner of Waterfowl Chesapeake Inc., is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The 44th Festival will be held November 14-16, 2014 in historic Easton, Md. General admission tickets are $15 for all three days and Premiere Night packages are also available. For more information, to volunteer, or donate, visit www.waterfowlfestival.org or call 410-822-4567.
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