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SPRING 2024

42nd Annual

Decoy & Wildlife Arts Festival Is Almost Here!


May 4 & 5, 2024

STAR Centre


700 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace

Saturday, May 4 • 9 AM – 5 PM

Sunday, May 5 • 9 AM – 3 PM 


Honorary Chairman:

C. John Sullivan, Jr.


Tickets for the festival include admission to the Decoy & Wildlife Arts Festival, Marine Exhibition and the Decoy Museum.


The museum will be open at 9am on both May 4 & May 5!


Festival Tickets are available at the Decoy Museum and at the door at the STAR Centre.


For 2024 

Carving Competition

& J. Evans McKinney Competition information please click the appropriate link below.

Click for Carving Competition Rules
Click for J. Evans McKinney Competiton

Don’t Miss the

1st Annual

Susquehanna Flats

Marine ExhibitionTM


Saturday, May 4 

& Sunday, May 5

STAR Centre


700 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday

10:00 AM -3:00 PM Sunday


In Conjunction with the 42nd Annual Decoy & Wildlife Arts Festival



Hosted by: The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum


Marine Exhibition Admission is FREE • Decoy Festival Admission is $10

Come experience both events!


Food & Beverages will be available on both days

Speak to Regional Dealers & Service Providers


Boat Sales • Boat Trailers • Marine Electronics • Marine Services • Marine Safety


Come spend a day by the Bay in Havre de Grace!

Sunday May 5th Is Family Day At The Festival

Join us on

Sunday May 5 

for performances from the Chesapeake Mermaid!

Professional Facepainting by Creative Services by Joanna


There will be various children’s activities going on throughout the day.

Our Summer Camp Spots Are Quickly Filling Up!


Spots are limited to 25 each week.

Camp is located at

Havre de Grace Decoy Museum


Week 1 • June 17-21

Week 2 • June 24-28



LEARN ALL THINGS DECOY RELATED!


Camp Includes: 

T-Shirt • Snacks • Lunches • Activities & Supplies


Guest Carvers • Decoy Preservation • Decoy Painting • Woodshop Safety • Crafts Everyday

Guest Speakers • Visits from Fire, Police & EMS Personnel

Outside Activities • Walks • Bird Watching • Waterfowl Photography


If you are interested in volunteering at the summer camp, please email membership@decoymuseum.com or call 410-939-3739

Camp Registration From
Camp Emergency Form

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Havre de Grace Decoy Museum memberships are easy to obtain!


All memberships include a

quarterly subscription to our

Canvasback Magazine


Available Memberships:


Junior/Student Membership ($15/year):

Under 21 or full-time student.


Individual Membership ($50/year):

One adult 21 or over.


Family Membership ($65/year):

Up to two adults and minor children (or full-time students) residing at the same address.


NARM-Family Membership ($100/year):

Family Member benefits at the Decoy Museum, plus reciprocal privileges at nearly 800 additional museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. Associate Membership includes two adult membership cards with NARM decals. Policies of individual NARM museums may vary (see NARMAssociation.org or call for details)


Life Membership ($2000.00):

Lifetime Family privileges for member and surviving spouse, name on Life Member plaque, and Life Member pin.

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