Each year, the Decoy Museum hosts an exciting series of events that draw tens of thousands of collectors from across the nation. Attend an exhibit opening and lecture! Purchase a special decoy at the Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival, one of the most impressive wildfowl events on the East Coast! Meet your favorite carver at Volunteers and Carvers Appreciation Day! 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! For more information, call the Decoy Museum at (410) 939-3739.

2008 Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Calendar of Events


December 14, 2008

Candlelight Tour & Carver Celebration

Candlelight Tour and Carver Celebration December 14, 2008.  A community event incorporating a tour of historic homes and business decorated for the season and museum open houses throughout Havre de Grace.  Tickets must purchased for the home tours.  Other sites and business celebrate open house traditions.  Carvers and artists will be exhibiting and working at the museum.

2009 Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Calendar of Events



January 31, 2008

2nd Annual Susquehanna Flats Vintage Hunting, Fishing and Collectibles Show

Approximately 100 vendors featuring decoys, fishing lures, guns, ammunition, rods and reel’s, gun powder tins, oyster cans, sporting art and shot shell boxes. 
Time 9am – 4pm with early bird specials.  Admission is $6.00.  Show is located at  Level Fire Hall 3633 Level Village Road, Havre de Grace, MD.  Food and drinks available.  All proceeds to benefit the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum and Level Fire Co.  For more information contact Pat Vincenti 410-734-6238.

February 7, 2009

The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum presents the 5th in a series of “roasts”.

 “The Roast of Havre de Grace Mayor Wayne Dougherty” will take place at the Bulle Rock Restaurant.  Tickets are $75 each.  Please contact the museum for tickets.



May 1, 2, 3, 2009

28th Annual Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival

Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival May 1 – 2 – 3, 2009.  Fri: 6 – 9pm, Sat: 9 – 5, Sun: 10 – 4.  Over 140 artists exhibiting and selling their art work, food, and children’s activities, live and silent auctions, retriever demonstrations, carving competitions and lots more.  Dock Dog competition, goose and duck calling contests and much, much more.  Show is located in the Havre de Grace Middle School, Recreation Center, and the museum, Dock Dog competition located at Harris Stadium adjacent to Havre de Grace High School.  Free shuttle buses are available to all show locations and downtown Havre de Grace.  Admission is $6/day, $10/weekend.

May 22, 2009

The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum presents the 6th in a series of “roasts”.

 “The Roast of Harford County Executive David Craig” will take place at the Bayou Restaurant.  Tickets are $50 each.  Please contact the museum for tickets.

May 24, 2009

Sporting Clays Shoot

Sporting Clays Shoot May 24, 2009.  This event is held at Pintail Point on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Queenstown, MD.  4 Lewis Class and concurrents available with a separate vintage side by side shoot.  Great fun, food and over $3,000 in prizes.  Contact the museum for more information.

September 12, 2009

22nd Annual Duck Fair

The 22nd Annual Duck Fair will be held September 12, 2009 from 9 – 4pm.  A pleasant fall event held on the grounds of the museum.  40 wildlife artists and carvers, live and silent auction, retriever demonstrations, children’s activities, decoy painting, fun and food.  Admission is free.  Rain date is Sunday, September 13, 2009.

November 6, 2009

23rd Anniversary Dinner

23rd Anniversary Dinner November 6, 2009.  This event incorporates a wonderful meal, a lively auctions, raffles and fun.  Come and enjoy the museum’s triumphs and hear what the future has to hold.  Reservations required.  Call the museum for more information.

December 13, 2009

Candlelight Tour

A community event incorporating a tour of historic homes, businesses and museums decorated for the season throughout Havre de Grace. Regular  Museum admission applies from 12pm – 4pm.  Then from 4pm – 8pm the museum will be open as part of the tour.  Tour tickets are required. Other sites and business celebrate open house traditions.  Tour tickets are available at the museum.  Please call for additional information 410-939-3739.

The Decoy Museum welcomes donations and consignments for each of our four annual auctions.

Carvers are encouraged to participate in the carving competitions associated with the Annual Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival. To obtain an entry form and a copy of the rules, contact our Coordinator of Special Events at (410) 939-3739.

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