For Southern Ocean County residents, the arrival of September means it’s almost time to celebrate a longstanding tradition: the Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show. This year’s 43rd annual event will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tip Seaman County Park and the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton.

(File Photo by Jack Reynolds)

The decoy and gunning show will feature over 200 waterfowling vendors and exhibitors. Find new and antique decoys, hunting and fishing gear, collectibles, duck boats, hunting guide services and demonstrations.