Waterfowl Festival Inc. Welcome New Board Member
Waterfowl Festival Inc. have recently welcomed new additions to their Boards of Directors in January, Dan Ketelson and Shaw Pritchett. “This year, we are pleased to appoint two board members with an admirable record of volunteerism with the festival, “ remarked Deena Kilmon, Executive Director. “Dan and Shaw have shown proven leadership over the years […]
Waterfowl Festival Invests $70,000 in Maryland Wetland Restoration Projects
The Waterfowl Festival announced today a $70,000 conservation investment to support DU’s Conservation for a Continent Campaign in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These projects will restore wetlands on publicly accessible lands—ensuring that Maryland residents, sportsmen and women, birdwatchers, and future generations have access to […]
New Venues, New Artists, and Champion of Champions at Waterfowl Festival 54!
The Waterfowl Festival, one of the nation’s premier events dedicated to the celebration of waterfowl and the natural environment, returns to Easton, Maryland, on November 14-16, 2025. Celebrating its 54th year, the event offers a diverse range of activities that highlight the art, culture, and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay region. This year, seven art […]
Waterfowl Announces New Event “Local Catch Feast” – A Celebration of Chesapeake Flavor
The Waterfowl Festival invites you to “Local Catch Feast” — a delicious celebration of local seafood, community, and conservation — taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM at 40 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD. This special event features a menu of the invasive Chesapeake Channa (Snakehead), Blue Catfish, and crab soup. Enjoy […]
Waterfowl Festival, Inc. grants $30,000 in scholarships to local students
The Waterfowl Festival is pleased to announce that they have selected 15 qualified recipients of this year’s William H. Perry Scholarships with a combined total of $30,000. The scholarship recipients are William Sherwood, Chesapeake College; Liam Swadley, Rochester Institute of Technology; Lavinia Tindall, University of Maryland; Pippa Milhollan, University of Maryland; Robert Norbury, Wor-Wic College; […]
Easton Fills Final Two Spots on the Waterfowl Festival Commission
Earlier today, Peggy Moray and Dennis Cassidy were sworn in by Mayor Megan Cook to serve on the Easton Waterfowl Festival Commission. Their appointments fill the final two spots on the five-person commission. Moray’s appointment was confirmed by the Easton Town Council at the April 7 meeting, and Cassidy’s was confirmed at the council meeting on […]
2025 Waterfowl Community in Conservation Grant Fund open for applications
Easton, MD – The Waterfowl Festival is excited to match resources with environmental needs across the region through its annual “Community in Conservation” funding program. These grants, supported by proceeds from the annual Waterfowl Festival event offer non-profits and community entities the chance to receive monies for projects and initiatives at the intersection of conservation […]
Waterfowl Festival, Inc. announces 2025 featured artist Al Barker
The Waterfowl Festival’s 2025 Featured Artist has been announced, naming a legendary festival favorite, Al Barker. Barker has displayed his work at every festival since its inception in 1971. His quintessential scenes of hunting, the outdoor lifestyle, and nature flawlessly capture a quiet and breathtaking beauty, bringing the viewer intimately into the scene without disrupting […]
Waterfowl Festival recognized Waterfowl Festival Volunteer Awards for 2024
The Waterfowl Festival and the Maryland State Arts Council, is pleased to announce that ten volunteers were recognized this year at the annual volunteer appreciation party as follows: Richard Allison – For Music Direction at the 2024 Festival Daniel Ketelsen – Artifacts Support Chairman – 2023 and 2024 Dennis Cassidy & Archie Tinelli – Bus […]
Waterfowl Festival announces 2025 Board Members
Waterfowl Festival Inc. have recently welcomed new additions to their Boards of Directors in January. Jonathan Rondeau, Kim Newcomb, and Amy Horne have joined the organization this month. “As we enter into the New Year, we are pleased to have three new board members that have a diverse array of skills and capabilities, each one […]