Two men hold carved decoys in the foreground, with a rustic building and trees visible in the background.

Back Bay Wildfowl Guild Inc

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

Individual General Admission

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only areas.

Couple General Admission

Check made out to Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum 
Address to send or drop off check: 1113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Highlighting the McNair Decoy Legacy Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Fall Celebration 2026 Join the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum for a special celebration honoring one of the most influential families in American decoy carving. For more than five decades, master carver Mark McNair has elevated decoy carving from a traditional waterfowling craft to internationally recognized American folk art. Continuing that legacy are his sons, Ian and Colin McNair, accomplished artists whose work is admired by collectors throughout the country. Guests will have the opportunity to: Meet Mark, Ian, and Colin McNairExperience a live carving demonstration. View a special exhibition featuring works from the Mark and Margie Cromwell Collection. Bid on exclusive<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783951377/wysiwyg/snchbsmkleqiayw0husc.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> carvings created by the McNair family during a live and online auction. Event Details Saturday, September 19, 2026Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum&nbsp;(deWitt Cottage)1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA VIP Sponsor&#39;s Reception: 3:00 PMGeneral Admission: 4:00 PM Proceeds from the auction and celebration support the museum&#39;s mission to preserve and promote the rich heritage of wildfowl art, carving, and conservation. A rare opportunity to acquire exceptional works of American folk art while supporting a treasured Virginia Beach institution.

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Highlighting the McNair Decoy Legacy Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum Fall Celebration 2026 Join the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum for a special celebration honoring one of the most influential families in American decoy carving. For more than five decades, master carver Mark McNair has elevated decoy carving from a traditional waterfowling craft to internationally recognized American folk art. Continuing that legacy are his sons, Ian and Colin McNair, accomplished artists whose work is admired by collectors throughout the country. Guests will have the opportunity to: Meet Mark, Ian, and Colin McNairExperience a live carving demonstration. View a special exhibition featuring works from the Mark and Margie Cromwell Collection. Bid on exclusive<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783951377/wysiwyg/snchbsmkleqiayw0husc.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> carvings created by the McNair family during a live and online auction. Event Details Saturday, September 19, 2026Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum (deWitt Cottage)1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA VIP Sponsor's Reception: 3:00 PMGeneral Admission: 4:00 PM Proceeds from the auction and celebration support the museum's mission to preserve and promote the rich heritage of wildfowl art, carving, and conservation. A rare opportunity to acquire exceptional works of American folk art while supporting a treasured Virginia Beach institution.

Back Bay Wildfowl Guild Inc

Highlighting The McNair Decoy Legacy Fall Auction Event

1113 Atlantic Ave

Individual General Admission

$125

Couple General Admission

$225