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Layout on Montezoma Bay by Sonny Bashore

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Contacts:​ 
Steve Secord, President  
Garrett Secord, Treasurer
Karen Higgins, Secretary
Latest News of the Maumee Bay Carvers who are always up to something!

2022 News!
Hello Carvers,
There was a great turn out at 40th annual Maumee Bay Carvers Decoy Show and Swap Meet. Click here to see the results.

Upcoming events - plan to attend!

Sept. 15 - 17, 2022, Thurs. - Sat.
Great Lakes Fish Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association, Monroe, Michigan
  • World Championship of Fish Decoy Carving
  • Thursday Sept. 15, - Buy and Sell Collectible Sporting Show, room sales
  • Friday Sept 16, - 10 a.m. Fish Decoy Carving Show
  • Saturday Sept 17 - 8a.m. to 3 p.m. Collectors Show, Silent Auction at 3 p.m.
  • ​Quality Inn Suites, Monroe Michigan, Hotel Contact Information: 734-242-6000
  • Click here to view competition rules, vendor info on their website.​

Oct. 9, 2022, Sunday
25th annual Applebutter Fest in historic Grand Rapids, Ohio on the banks of the Maumee River. Historical re-enactments, handmade crafts, live music, food, and apple butter. The festival now welcomes more than 40,000 fest-goers annually sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio. Come join the Maumee Bay Carvers
Oct. 28 - 29, 2022
Sauder Village Wood Carving Show and Sale, Archbold, Ohio
  • Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Located in Founder's Hall, Sauder Village
  • The Midwest’s premier showcase for wood artisans and craftspeople! Sauder Village hosts the area’s finest woodcarvers, woodworkers, woodturners and suppliers. 
  • Quality exhibitors and vendors fill Founder’s Hall. This year’s event will host live demonstrations by skilled artisans.
  • Click here to view competition rules, vendor info on their website.

​Carve-alongs, Wednesdays at Woodcraft, Toledo, Ohio
5311 Airport Highway, Toledo,OH 43615, (corner of  Airport Hwy and Reynolds Rd)
  • Starting around 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Bring your current carving project
  • Informal, lots of fun!

March 19 - 19, 2023
44th Ohio Decoy Collectors & Carvers 
Vintage Decoys and Wildlife Art SHOW & SALE
​Keep checking this website for updates!
​Steve Secord, President
Garrett Secord, Treasurer
Karen Higgins, Secretary​

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Blue Goose by Jim Manning
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Join us at our booth, Applebutter outdoor festival October 9, 2022 in downtown Grand Rapids, Oh.

​Volunteer to help kids paint duck heads and apples.

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For Immediate Release:
Maumee Bay Carvers Association

Decoy Show and Swap & Sell Meet
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 9a.m.
Magee Marsh Visitor Center
West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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Steve Secord, Maumee Bay Carvers President
3443 Glynn Dr., Toledo, OH 43614
419-262-2767
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

The public is invited to attend the Maumee Bay Carvers Association 42nd Annual Decoy Show and Swap & Sell Meet, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Magee Marsh Visitor Center, 13299 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, rain or shine.

Carvers of all skill levels are encouraged to compete by entering their working decoys and shorebirds which will be judged and awarded cash prizes and medallions. Entries in three of the contests, Lake Erie Singles, Pairs, and IWCA style Working Class are floated in a water-filled tank. The working shorebirds are stick-mounted on a base. There is a small entry fee for the competition.

This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to view beautifully carved decoys and shorebirds made by hand in the tradition of the American hunting style decoy. Last year in 2023, carvers from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio entered over 50 decoys.

Registration for carvers begins at 9 a.m. and judging follows registration.

A Sell & Swap meet will also be held. Bring your hunting items, decoys, carving items, wood supplies, etc., to sell or trade. There is no cost and bring your own tables.

Admission to the show is free, and the newly renovated Magee Marsh Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center will also be open. The museum features decoys on display made by Ohio renown carvers including “Buckeye” Joe Wooster. The collection is considered to be one of the most comprehensive displays representing Ohio decoy carvers.

Visit www.maumeebaycarvers.com for the rules and awards.

Over 40 years ago, the Maumee Bay Carvers Association was organized with the purpose to promote, preserve and mentor the art form and tradition of carving and painting waterfowl. Whether you are a beginner or advanced carver, we invite you to attend our free Wednesday carve-along sessions held at the Waterville Public Library, 800 Michigan Ave, Waterville, OH 43566, 3:30 to 5:30.
“Bring along your current project or we will help you get started with carving tips, advice and lots of fun,” said Steve Secord, president.