Every spring, collectors from across North America gather for the largest decoy and sporting collectibles show in North America. Now in its 61st year, the NADCA show is the centerpiece of the decoy collecting calendar — five days of room-to-room trading, an exhibit hall dealer show, and the Guyette & Deeter auction.
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Get a feel for the week — room-to-room trading, ballroom displays, the Guyette & Deeter auction, and the community that makes it special.
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Download Form (PDF)Whether you're a first-time attendee or a 30-year veteran, the NADCA show delivers an experience you can't find anywhere else. Here's what makes it special:
The show kicks off with three days of room-to-room trading throughout the hotel. Collectors open their doors to display and trade their finest pieces in an intimate, one-on-one setting. This is where the best deals happen — walk the hallways, knock on doors, and discover birds you never knew existed.
The premier decoy auction in the country runs alongside the show, bringing museum-quality pieces to the block — from rare five-figure birds to accessible lots for growing collectors. Auction previewing runs 8:00–10:00 AM on both days. Whether you're bidding or just watching, it's a masterclass in decoy history and market trends.
The ballroom opens to the public with exhibitors showcasing decoys, duck calls, sporting prints, fishing collectibles, and more. It's the largest curated marketplace for vintage decoys and sporting collectibles in North America. Open 1:00–6:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Saturday, $5 admission.
Expert-led sessions cover everything from regional carving styles and maker identification to market analysis and collecting strategy. The 2027 show includes a Wednesday afternoon seminar and the Stevens Decoy Seminar on Thursday morning — come ready to learn from the most knowledgeable people in the hobby.
Watch master carvers work their craft live, see curated displays of significant collections, and explore themed exhibits that change every year. The 2027 show features the Stevens Decoy Display, the Heck Whittington Rig Decoy Display, and a featured carver exhibit by Mike Valley.
From the Guyette & Deeter auction preview reception on Wednesday evening to the Member "Early Bird" Event on Friday morning, the show offers multiple opportunities to connect with fellow collectors in a relaxed, social setting. Some of the best finds and friendships start over a conversation at the hotel bar.
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The Westin Chicago Lombard Hotel is at 70 Yorktown Center in Lombard, Illinois — about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago (~20 min from O'Hare). NADCA negotiates a discounted room block each year for show attendees.
Book the Group RateShow registration opens at 8:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, with dealer set-up from 9:00–11:00 AM Friday. General admission to the Friday–Saturday Public Grand Ballroom Dealer Event is $5. Exhibitor tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Us About TablesNever been to the NADCA show? Arrive Tuesday for the start of room-to-room trading, catch the seminar and auction preview reception Wednesday, watch the Guyette & Deeter auction Thursday and Friday, and browse the ballroom dealer event Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Bring cash and a flashlight — you'll need both.
The NADCA Annual Show is where the decoy collecting world comes together. Whether you're buying, selling, learning, or just soaking it all in — this is the event you don't want to miss.
