2024 Palm Frond Decoy and Palm Frond Decorative Contests
Thanks to the generous sponsorship by Doug Miller and family, ODCCA hosted two Palm Frond Purchase Award Contests: Palm Frond Decorative and Palm Frond Decoy. A total of $5,700 was awarded for the contests. *BOS means Best of Show The rules are simple: 1. The major portion of entry must be made of a Palm Frond. 2. Any addition must be sturdy and made of other durable material. Paper additions will not be accepted. 3. The Species selected must be life size or slightly larger. 4. The challenge is to portray the “essence of species” of your subject while retaining as much of the character of the Palm Frond as possible with allowable emphasis on creativity. 5. Palm Fronds will be judged on the table. Palm Frond Decorative Purchase Award OPEN 1st Best of Show, yellow shafted northern flicker m, Tom Christie 2nd Best of Show, heron m, Del Herbert 3rd Best of Show, flying mourning dove f, Brad Falkinburg HM great blue heron m, Tom Baldwin HM, flamingo f, Michael Swan HM, golden pheasant m, Joe Tamborra Award: 1st BOS $1,200, 2nd BOS $1,100, 3rd BOS $1,000 Purchase Awards & Special Rosettes Palm Frond Decoy Purchase Award OPEN 1st Best of Show, red-breasted merganser f, Walter Gaskill 2nd Best of Show, red-breasted goose m, Del Herbert 3rd Best of Show, harlequin m, Patrick Chaumard HM, greater scaup m, Walter Gaskill HM, falcated teal m, Walter Gaskill HM, horned grebe m, JoeTamborra |
Contacts
Vendors: Dwane Ong, [email protected]
734-934-2548. Carving Contests: Jim Brace, [email protected] 513-477-8434 Volunteers: Jim Brace, [email protected] 513-477-8434 Ky Kraus Memorial Auction Saturday: Vic Sutek, [email protected] 330-206-4727 or Ken Vacavone, [email protected] 330-651-7300 President: Brad Falkinburg [email protected] Membership: [email protected] Secretary: [email protected] Facebook: Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association ODCCA P.O. Box 633 Bowling Green, OH 43402-2855 |
Room ReservationsClick here for room reservations.
Regarded as the largest event of its kind in the Midwest, rooms sold out fast last year! The ODCCA 46th annual show and sale is being held at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South, Independence Ohio, March 15 – 16, 2025. Weekend admission is $5, children 17 and under free, and includes collector button. |
Ballroom Dealer Information
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Sales hours in the ballroom have been expanded to include Friday night to coincide with the Meet/Greet & Buy/Sell party located in the ballroom. Snacks and keg beer will be provided. Ballroom sales include vintage and contemporary decoys, hunting and fishing collectibles, sporting goods, paintings, prints carving supplies. |
At the ShowClick here for 2025 Competition Rules.
24 carving contests for over $11,000 in cash prizes. Duck decoys, shorebirds, fish decoys, owls, hawks, songbirds, jig sticks and miniatures will be judged throughout the weekend. Saturday Ky Kraus Memorial Auction, raffles silent auctions thoughout the weekend. |
MembershipMembership is a bargain and helps to sustain this show,
$20 / 1 Year (Canada $25 / 1 Year) $55 / 3 Years (Canada $65 / 3 Years) Silver Life Membership $300 / Birth thru Age 55 Silver Life $225 / Age 56 thru 64 Silver Life $150 Age 65 & up Silver Life *Birthdate is required ONLY for Silver Life Membership Click here for more information and to signup. |
How ODCCA BeganOn March 15 - 16, 2025, the ODCCA is holding its 46th Annual Vintage Decoys & Wildlife SHOW and SALE.
In 1963, a group of decoy collectors met in the Cleveland area to share their interest and knowledge about this artform first created by indigenous people. In 1976, the ODCCA was organized with the goal of holding an annual show and sale. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers who have kept this show going for 45 years! |