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Core Sound Decoy Festival 2026
Harkers Island Elementary School · 1163 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531Accepting vendorsAbout this event
Core Sound Decoy Festival
The Core Sound Decoy Festival is an annual celebration of the Core Sound area's waterfowl-carving heritage, held at Harkers Island Elementary School in Harkers Island, North Carolina. The 38th edition runs December 5-6, 2026, with antique decoy exhibits, retriever demonstrations, decoy and carving competitions, whittling, food, and vendor shopping.
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- decoy carvers
- bird carvers
- antique decoy sellers
- artists
- call makers
- carving supply vendors
- taxidermists
- media
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