Decoy Collector Shows

Other Midwest Decoy Shows
information presented is believed to be accurate

St. Clair Flats Decoy Show
August 8, 2009
The history of our club is rich in the legacy of the "Flats" region of Lake St. Clair
in southeast Michigan. This tradition of duck hunting and carving is being kept alive
by our club and all who participate in our show and organization.
We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to become a part of our show,
competition and the history of this region......THE ST. CLAIR FLATS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Lou Tisch (club president), 36568 Boyce, Clinton Twp., MI 48035. Ph: (586) 790-2678, E-mail: duckguylsb@juno.com or
go to the Club Officers page here.

Milwaukee Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show

Mark your calendar! The 2009 Milwaukee Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show has a new date – Thursday, November 5^th – Saturday, November 7^th. The show will take place at the same great location the Country Springs Hotel www.countryspringshotel.com located at 2810 Golf Road, Waukesha Wisconsin.

Show dates and events include: Thursday, November 5^th room to room sales/trading conducted 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday November 6^th room to room sales/trading conducted 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday November 7^th Decoys Unlimited Auction – Ted and Judy Harmon 10 a.m. (Auction preview on Friday evening November 6^thfrom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday morning November 7^th from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.) Auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. on November 7^th, 2009.

Decoys Unlimited will conduct the annual decoy auction this year offering approximately 400 decoys and related items. Please visit the web site at www.decoysunlimitedinc.net or contact Ted Harmon for auction catalogs at 508-362-2766 or E-mail theodores.harmon@comcast.net.

Directions: From downtown Milwaukee go west on Hwy. I-94 approximately 20 miles to Hwy. T, turn right. Go ¼ mile to Golf Road, then left on Golf Road for approximately 1 mile to hotel. From Madison go east on Hwy. I-94 to Hwy. G (exit 291). Turn left on Hwy. G and travel about ¼ mile to Hwy. DR (Golf Road) and turn right to the hotel.

Admission for all events is FREE. The public is welcome to bring in any decoys for a FREE appraisal.

For additional show information please contact Bob Bradley at 262-241-4546 or Jim Wierzba at 262-238-0282.

The 25th Annual Southern Wildlife Art Festival.
Decatur, Alabama - October 21st - 22nd, 2006, With both an IWCA Style Hunting Decoy contest
and a Gunning Contest, with contest for both Singles and Rigs in the Gunning Contest, WITH MAIL-IN's Accepted.

Minnesota Decoy Collectors Show
February 2 & 3, 2007
Location: Thunderbird Hotel, 2201 E. 78th street Bloomington, Minnesota 612) 854-3411
This show kicks off the decoy show season and is sponsored by the Minnesota Decoy Collectors Association.

Henry Decoy Show
February 11, 2007
Location: Senachwine High School, Henry, Illinois
This one day event is one of the oldest Midwest decoy shows. The scenic drive to Henry, located in the heart of the old Illinois River duck hunting region, makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Contact Susan Bauter (309) 364-4104 for information and reservations.

Edgerton Decoy Show
February 10, 2007
Location: Tri-county Community Center, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Always held the second Saturday in February. Starting time is 8:00am and the show ends at 4:00pm. For more information call Jim Neal at (608) 884 - 8581.

Wisconsin Decoy Collector's: Mid-Winter Gathering
March 9&10, 2007
Location: Hilton Garden Inn in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
This show has retained the friendly atmosphere of the old decoy shows. Exhibitors include old decoy collectors, contemporary wildlife artist and decoy carvers..
Call Roger Ludwig (920)233-0349 or
Tom Beardsley (920) 922 - 1301 for information and reservations.

Spring Valley Outdoor Sporting Collectibles Show
MARCH 26, 2006 8am-2pm
Location: Hall High School Gym, 800 W. Erie Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.
This is a new show that will features all varieties of collectibles and wildlife art related to the outdoors. Anyone interested in displaying at the one day show should contact Debb Ladgenski for more information.

Midwest Decoy Collectors Association Convention
April 28& 29, 2006 / April 27 & 28, 2007
Location: Pheasant Run Resort, St Charles, Illinois (800) 999-3319
Considered by many to be THE national Decoy show, drawing collectors from across the USA, Canada and even Europe, the show is held at the spacious Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, there will be literally hundreds of rooms open for room-to-room trading beginning as early as Monday and Tuesday nights. Guyette & Schmdit, Inc. hold their Spring Decoy Auction at Pheasant Run Resort this same week on Thursday and Friday. The show, held in the large Mega-Center, features almost 400 tables filled with decoys and other sporting collectibles. Show hours will be from 2:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday and 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday.
For more information contact Herb Desch at (312) 337 - 7957 or visit website
For identification and free appraisal contact Joe Tonelli(815)664-4580
For information on show communications contact Rose Claussen at (630) 257-8818
To reserve tables call Jim Wierzba at(262)-238-0282
For membership information contact Tom O'key at (847) 842-8847

Chillicothe Decoy and Outdoor Collectible Show
August 14, 2006
Location: Three Sister's Park in Pavillion, South end of Chillcothe on Rte 29
This is one of the newest decoy shows in the Midwest sponsored by Chillicothe Optimist Club. It is a one day show and a great way to spend an afternoon. Set-up is 6-8 am. The show is open to the general public from 8 am- 2 pm
For more information and table ($20) contact Jon Sarver (309)249-2071 or Dr Lori Sarver [work}:(309)274-6404 or email Lori

Monroe Sporting Collectibles Show
September 9 & 10, 2005
Location: Monroe Holiday Inn Express, Dixie Highway, exit 15 off I-75
The Monroe Sporting Collectibles Show and World Fish carving Competition are now presented together by the Great Lakes Fish Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association offering room-to-room trading all day on Thursday and Friday.
Fish decoy competition and displays will be held in ballroom on Saturday
Motel reservation: 734-242-6000
Show information: Frank Baron 734-427-7768
Carving competition information Bliane Kimmel 616-957-2479
Pointe Mouilee and decoy information: Jim Marsh 734-0586-8177