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2026 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo

North America’s Largest Event Dedicated to the Duck Hunter!

Reach thousands of avid waterfowl hunters with a serious interest in your products and services at the Duck Hunters Expo. Taking place in Des Moines, IA, this is the ideal venue for you to showcase your brand, show your support for duck hunting and conservation and connect with your target audience. Waterfowl hunting enthusiasts will flock to this Expo in the heart of America’s most celebrated duck hunting area. Book early to maximize traffic at your booth – reserve your space today!

July 24-26, 2026
Des Moines, IA

Iowa Events Center
730 3rd St.,
Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, July 24
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 25
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 26
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Why Exhibit?

74% of Delta members plan to buy decoys, calls, blinds and/or camo this year.

Over 25,000 duck hunters expected to attend and will be looking to buy gear for upcoming duck opener!

44.5 DAYS – Average number of days our attendees hunt each year.

Median Annual Household Income: $130,325

See what everyone’s saying!

“We love it and will be back next year! Thank y’all for everything you do! We appreciate each and every single person that works hard to put these expo’s together.”

Vendor

2024 Duck Hunters Expo
“This was our first time attending and loved the Expo. It’s already on our calendar for next year!”

Attendee

2025 Duck Hunters Expo
“I felt like I finally connected with an organization that shares many of the same ideas, goals and philosophies about our sport. Delta Waterfowl, as a group, welcomed everyone to the event and it shows!”

Vendor

2024 Duck Hunters Expo
“Overall fantastic event. Getting hands on with tools and equipment you don’t know about or see often really helped with purchasing items.”

Attendee

2024 Duck Hunters Expo

Show Features:

Three Live Stages
Duck Hunting Seminars
Cooking Demonstrations
Calling Contests
Retriever Training Tips
Decoy Carving
Duck Hunters Grand Banquet
And More!

Show Schedule

THURSDAY, JULY 23
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Event Setup

FRIDAY, JULY 24
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Event Setup
12:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting – Iowa Events Center
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters Expo Show Hours
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Seminars and Sessions – Iowa Events Center
5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters Grand Banquet

SATURDAY, JULY 25
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters Expo Show Hours
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Seminars and Sessions – Iowa Events Center
12:00 p.m. Delta Grand National Double Reed Duck Calling Championship

SUNDAY, JULY 26
9:00 a.m. Duck Hunters Church Service
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters Expo Show Hours
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Seminars and Sessions – Iowa Events Center
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Event Tear-down

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