{"id":22,"date":"2026-09-09T15:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/co.ocean.nj.us\/DecoyShow\/?p=22"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:01:43","slug":"decoy-show-schedule-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/co.ocean.nj.us\/DecoyShow\/news\/decoy-show-schedule-released\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoy Show Schedule released"},"content":{"rendered":"
Commissioner Robert S. Arace, Liaison to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the
44th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show<\/div>\n
\"\ud83e\udd86\"<\/span> 44th ANNUAL OLD TIME BARNEGAT BAY DECOY & GUNNING SHOW \"\ud83e\udd86\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\"\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f\"<\/span>Rain or shine
\"\ud83d\udcc5\"<\/span> Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026
\"\u23f0\"<\/span> Saturday: 7:00 AM\u20135:00 PM
\"\u23f0\"<\/span> Sunday: 7:00 AM\u20134:00 PM
\"\ud83d\udccd\"<\/span> Stanley H. \u201cTip\u201d Seaman County Park & Tuckerton Seaport
120 Lakeside Dr. & 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ<\/div>\n
\"\ud83c\udf0a\"<\/span> FREE ADMISSION \u2022 FREE PARKING \u2022 FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE<\/div>\n
Come experience one of New Jersey\u2019s premier celebrations of Barnegat Bay heritage, traditional arts, craftsmanship, waterfowling, and baymen\u2019s culture!<\/div>\n
With more than 50 contests and seminars taking place over two action-packed days, there\u2019s something for everyone \u2014 whether you\u2019re a lifelong decoy collector, an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, an artist, a craftsperson, or simply looking for a great family weekend. Did you know that \u201cGunning\u201d is the phrase used in our area to mean waterfowl hunting?<\/div>\n
\"\ud83e\udeb5\"<\/span> SEE TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP IN ACTION
Watch skilled carvers and craftspeople compete in a wide variety of decoy and carving contests, including traditional and contemporary gunning decoys, shorebirds, miniature decoys, working fish decoys, cork decoys, decorative decoys, and the Advanced Carver Contest.<\/div>\n
Boat enthusiasts can also enjoy model boat and boat-building contests, while carving and craft demonstrations offer a closer look at the skills behind these unique traditions.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc40\"<\/span> LEARN BY WATCHING
You don\u2019t have to be a contestant to enjoy the competitions! The public is invited to watch the judging process and see how experienced judges evaluate the craftsmanship, style, and details of the entries.<\/div>\n
Inside the Stanley H. \u201cTip\u201d Seaman County Park Community Center, visitors can also see the Art & Photo Contest entries, exhibits, history displays, and other cultural presentations \u2014 offering a wonderful opportunity to learn about the traditional arts and heritage of the Barnegat Bay region.<\/div>\n
\"\ud83c\udfaf\"<\/span> CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES
The weekend also features:
\u2022 \"\ud83e\udd86\"<\/span> Decoy & carving contests
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udea4\"<\/span> Boat-building & model boat contests
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udfa8\"<\/span> Art & photography contests
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udc15\"<\/span> Retriever contests & demonstrations
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udfaf\"<\/span> Skeetshoot contests
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udff9\"<\/span> Youth & adult archery
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udce3\"<\/span> Duck & goose calling contests
\u2022 \"\ud83e\udeb5\"<\/span> Head whittling
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udc15\"<\/span> Dock Dogs
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udfb6\"<\/span> Live music
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udfa8\"<\/span> Family crafts & activities
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udea4\"<\/span> Tuckerton Creek boat rides
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udd0e\"<\/span> Scavenger Hunt
\u2022 \"\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\"<\/span> 200+ waterfowling exhibitors & vendors
\u2022 \"\ud83c\udf74\"<\/span> Food vendors and much more!<\/div>\n
\"\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f\"<\/span> VISIT BOTH SHOW LOCATIONS
Make sure to visit both Stanley H. \u201cTip\u201d Seaman County Park and the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen\u2019s Museum. Free shuttle buses will connect the show sites, so you can enjoy everything the weekend has to offer without moving your vehicle.<\/div>\n
#BarnegatBay<\/a> #DecoyShow<\/a> #GunningShow<\/a> #TuckertonNJ<\/a> #OceanCounty<\/a> #NJHistory<\/a> #FolkArt<\/a> #DecoyCarving<\/a> #BoatBuilding<\/a> #FamilyFun<\/a><\/div>\n
\u25cf For more information call (609) 971-3085 or visit www.oceancountyparks.org<\/a> \u25cf
LINK TO THE FULL 2026 DECOY SHOW PROGRAM GUIDE:
https:\/\/www.co.ocean.nj.us\/\/WebContentFiles\/\/2fdb34a0-f96e-46cd-983d-dc5675467fa8.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n

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