UPCOMING EVENTS AT OR DIRECTLY BENEFITTING THE HAVRE DE GRACE DECOY MUSEUM
Each year, the Decoy Museum hosts an exciting series of events that draw thousands of collectors from across the nation. No matter what your particular interest, our calendar of events offers exciting opportunities to appreciate the unique folk art of decoy carving, enlarge your collection, and support the Decoy Museum!
The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum has made every attempt to present a series of events to educate and entertain our members and visitors. We have established event listings for events that directly benefit the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. Please join us to ensure that the folk art of waterfowling and decoy making live well into the future.
For up to date information, call the Decoy Museum at (410) 939-3739 or email membership@decoymuseum.com
Potomac Decoy Collectors Association (PDCA) Meeting at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
August 17, 2025
11:00am – 2:00pm
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
For More Info:
Chad Tragakis (703) 593-3024
Please RSVP to David Farrow at dfarrow2@gmail.com,
Jim Van Ness at hoodielvr@gmail.com
Chad Tragakis at chad.tragakis@gmail.com
7th Annual Charlie Joiner Memorial Decoy Show
September 6, 2025
9:00am – 3:00pm
Galena Volunteer Fire Company
90 E. Cross Street
Galena, MD 21635
For More Info:
Allan Schauber (410) 708-7011
6th Annual Delmarva Decoy Collectors Association Decoy Show
September 13, 2025
8:00am – 3:00pm
East New Market Fire Hall
4020 East New Market By-Pass
East New Market, MD 21631
For More Info:
Burt Campbell (302) 750-0248
Chris Pusey (410) 213-1246
An Afternoon with Pete Peterson & Grayson Chesser
Hosted by Delmarva Decoy Collectors Association & Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
September 20, 2025
11:00am – 2:00pm
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
For More Info:
Mike Tarquini (410) 459-8487 president@decoymuseum.com
Burt Campbell (302) 750-0248
Ed Henry Memorial Clay Shoot
Hosted by the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum & Billy Comegys Chapter of Queen Anne’s County Ducks Unlimited
October 5, 2025
Registration opens at 8:30 am (last shooters on the course by 12:00 noon)
Schrader’s Outdoors
16090 Oakland Road
Henderson MD 21640
For More Info:
Mike Tarquini (410) 459-8487
Tim Haus (443) 298-0088
Inaugural Decoy Carvers & Collectors Banquet
Hosted by the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
December 6, 2025
6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Historic Wellwood Restaurant
523 Water Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
For More Info:
Mike Tarquini (410) 459-8487
president@decoymuseum.com
All proceeds from this event directly benefit the operational support of Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. Sponsorships available.
44th Annual Havre de Grace Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival
Chad Tragakis – Honorary Chairman
May 2-3, 2026
Saturday, May 2 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, May 3 | 9:00am – 3:00pm
STAR Centre
700 Congress Avenue,
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
For More Info:
Mike Tarquini (410) 459-8487
New Exhibitors welcomed
Sponsorships available
Note: For more information on these events and for reservations, contact the museum by phone at 410-939-3739.
