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CA Open 2008: Event Information
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1. Special Events
2. Schedule of Events & Activities
ADMISSION DONATION
$5 FOR THE WEEKEND, CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE!
Special Events
February 8, Friday
Reception - No Host Cocktails and Auction 6-10 p.m. in Show Hall
Kick off a great weekend and enjoy the refreshments, entertainment and friends. Carvers and painters are
encouraged to bring a miniature carving or painting for the auction. These "Cocktail
Class" contributions help cover the expense of this event. Trophies will be awarded
to the People's Choice World Champions. Don't miss the fun!
February 9, Saturday Evening 6-10 PM in the
Show
Hall
No Host Cocktails, Banquet, and Auction
The no-host social hour will be followed by the annual banquet at
7 PM and auction at 8:30 PM. Banquet price is $35 per person.
Those
unable to attend the banquet are invited to join us for
the auction at 8:30 PM. Banquet tickets will be limited, so please
make your reservations early, by filling out the Banquet
Reservation Form (.pdf
format).
This year's banquet tables will feature a centerpiece with
a cinnamon teal wing carved by a PSWA member. At the end
of the banquet, one lucky table-member will be awarded that
table's
centerpiece.
February 9 & 10 Saturday & Sunday
- FREE Seminars
A series of eight one hour seminars will be
presented by distinguished judges. IWCA birds, Soon-to-Be Antiques,
Fish Carving and Painting will be discussed.
- Painting Contest, Saturday 1-3pm
Open to all carvers. Competitors supply their own entry. Sealed and
primed only. Any species (bird or fish), any size. No burning or
machine texturing. Judging will be on artistry and painting skills
only. All entries will be auctioned with artist receiving 50% plus
any prize money. Awards: 1st - $200.00; 2nd - $100.00; 3rd - $75.00
- Al Deddens Memorial Youth Painting Event
Open to children under 17 from 1 to 3p.m. on Sunday. Participating
youths paint a Cinnamon Teal decoy silhouette to take home. Sponsored
by the Northern Study Group.
- Old Decoys
Noel Silverman will be available to appraise your old decoys. Bring
some along to trade or sell.
Schedule of Activities and Events
Friday, February 8
10:00am to 4:00pm - Artist and Exhibitor Set-up
12:30pm to 4:00pm - Registration and Entry Check-In
6:00pm - Reception - PSWA World CHampion Cocktail Bird/Fish
and Post Card Art Auction in the Main Show Room
Saturday, February 9
8:00am to 9:00am - Entry Check-in
9:30am - Show opens to the Public
9:30am - Judging begins for all Carving Divisions
1:00pm - 3:00pm Painting Contest
3:00pm - Auction
4:00pm - Show closes
6:00pm - No-Host Cocktail Party
7:00pm - Banquet
8:30pm - Auction
Sunday,
February 10
9:30pm - Show opens to the Public
12:30pm to 2:00pm - Auction
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Al Deddens Memorial Youth Painting Event
3:45pm - Raffle Drawing
4:00pm - Entry Check out - show closes
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