The weather on Sunday was truly "duck weather" and patrons wore their finest camo or waxed cotton jackets to ward off the cold and drizzle of the elements. The two-day festival is a celebration of art, hunting, fishing and conservation that benefits the Georgetown County Historical Society. The festival organizers can be proud of the artists they assembled to tempt the public with their sporting smorgasbord. From plates and prints with dogs and gamebirds to decoy carving and painting, there was something for everyone. The Georgetown fishing guides were huddled together in East Bay Park for anglers to visit, and the South Carolina state duck calling contest was held under a tent at the park. Marc Ackerman, maker of Swamp Thing Mallard Calls, runs the tournament that determines the Sr. and Jr. state champion. A duck calling contest in Georgetown really makes sense because this area has a strong waterfowling heritage that includes hunting in historic rice fields. Information for next year's festival can be found on the Internet at www.winyahbayfestival.org. The mallard duck artwork earned Erin Courtright an honorable mention in the student art competition.
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