National Wood Carvers Association     

40th Annual Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Show and Competition

  • 11 Apr 2026
  • Rochester Museum and Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium; 657 East Avenue; Rochester, New York 14607; USA

Genesee Valley Woodcarvers

Schedule of Events 10:00 AM Show Opens 10:30 AM Working Decoy Judging 3:00 PM Raffle sales close 3:30 PM Raffle drawing - need not be present to win 4:00 PM Peoples’ Choice Award 4:30 PM Show Closes This is a chance to see a world class show in Rochester, NY. Club members have won awards at the Ward World Wildfowl Carving and Caricature Carvers of America Championships as well as other national shows. Our show features birds, fish, caricatures, youth carvings, demonstrations, and more. Of special interest is our soap carving kits for youth (no charge) available while supplies last. We offer something for all ages with carvings of all shapes and sizes. There's something to please everyone. Raffle for carvings and carving related items - need not be present to win. Stop by; be amazed; vote for People's Choice; buy raffle tickets. More information about the show may be found at our website: http://gvwoodcarvers.com Information for Competitors: Registration: Fri. Apr 10th from 3:30–5:30pm for all; Sat. Apr. 11th from 7:30-8:30 am for out-of-town competitors Competition Divisions and Categories: Bird Division: waterfowl, sea, shore, and wading; prey and upland game; songbird; all other birds; decorative smoothie; primitive/antique smoothie;interpretive sculpture; miniature; and miscellaneous. General Division: caricatures, human figures, animals, marine life; holiday and mythical, bark, relief, miniature, and miscellaneous. Classes: Novice, intermediate, and advanced Prize money to 1st in Class in Bird and General Divisions. Working Decoy, Bench,Youth, and Special Divisions

Show Chairman: (585)342-7815

Contact:

Web issues:  NWCAweb@gmail.com

Chip Chats: Call:   (513) 561-7045; Email:  nwca@chipchats.org



National Wood Carvers Association
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Cincinnati, OH  45243

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