Get ready for an action-packed day at the 2026 Grand Passage Outdoor Expo, happening on Friday & Saturday, June 26-27, 2026, in North Bend, NE! Held in conjunction with the city’s annual Old Settlers Days, this event is a must-attend for all outdoor enthusiasts and families.
🎯 What’s Happening at the Expo?
🦆 Duck Calling Contests – Test your skills or cheer on the competitors!
🦆🦆🦆 Goose Calling Contests – NEW for 2026! Goose contests added!
🏪 Vendor Fair – Explore top outdoor gear, hunting, and fishing products.
🎯 Kids’ Activities – Fun for the whole family! Including a 3D bow range and much more!
🏆 Nebraska State & Regional Duck Calling Contests
The Grand Passage Sportsmen are honored to host the 2026 Nebraska State Duck Calling Contest for the 4th year! Plus, we’re excited to feature two Regional contests:
🔹 Craig Guillaume Memorial Regional Contest – Honoring a beloved community figure, dedicated to youth, wildlife conservation, and the art of duck calling.
🔹 Grand Passage Regional Contest – Another chance to qualify for the World Championship Duck Calling Contest!
NEW for 2026 – Goose Calling Contests!
We’re thrilled to introduce Goose Calling Contests to the 2026 Grand Passage Outdoor Expo! Two goose contests will be featured:
- State Open Goose Contest
- Live Goose Contest
🌎 3 Callers Will Advance to the World Championships!
Winners of the Nebraska State, Craig Guillaume Memorial Regional, and Grand Passage Regional contests will qualify for the World Championship Duck Calling Contest in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on Thanksgiving weekend 2026!
With great contest payouts and an incredible atmosphere, this is a can’t-miss event for competitors and spectators alike.
📅 Date: Friday & Saturday, June 26-27, 2026
📍 Location: North Bend, NE
Come experience the excitement, honor tradition, and celebrate the great outdoors with us! Don’t miss your chance to compete or simply enjoy the day with family and friends.
State & Regional Calling Contest Format (No Age Limit):
- Main Street Style Routine
- Hail or long distance call
- Feed or chatter call
- Comeback call
- Mating or Lonesome Hen
In conjunction with the Regional & State Contests, the Grand Passage Sportsmen will also host 3 Meat Duck Calling Contests. This will be a Hunting Style routine format open to anyone that has not won a contest before. There will be 3 age groups with prizes for the top 3 in each age group: 1) 12 and under, 2) Ages 13-17 3) 18 and older.
Meat Contest Format (3 Divisions – 2 Youth and Open Meat):
- Meat Style Routine
- Hunting style hail or long distance call
- Greeting call
- Feed or chatter call
- Comeback call
- Mating or Lonesome Hen
Goose Calling Contest Format:
- State Open Goose Contest: 90-second routine — 3 rounds
- Live Goose Contest: 60-second routine — 3 rounds
🏆 Tentative Schedule & Prize Information
GREAT PRIZES FOR ALL DIVISIONS!!
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
5:30PM – Expo Opens
7:00PM – Youth Calling Contests
| 7:00 PM | 12U Duck Calling Contest |
| Following | 13+ Duck Calling Contest |
| Following | 12U Goose Calling Contest |
| Following | 13+ Goose Calling Contest |
Youth Contests (Free Entry for Youth Age 17&U):
2 Divisions (12 & Under; Ages 13-17)
1st – 5th Place $850 in prizes
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
| Contest | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – Expo Opens | ||||
| Open Meat Duck – 8:15 AM $50 Entry Fee | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | |
| 1st Regional Duck Craig Guillaume Memorial $50 Entry Fee | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | Mystery Spot each round: $100 🏆 World Championship Berth |
| State Open Goose NEW! $50 Entry Fee | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | Mystery Spot each round: $100 |
| State Duck $30 Entry Fee | $750 | $250 | $100 | 🏆 World Championship Berth |
| Live Goose NEW! $50 Entry Fee | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | Mystery Spot each round: $100 |
| 2nd Regional Duck Grand Passage Regional $50 Entry Fee | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | Mystery Spot each round: $100 🏆 World Championship Berth |
When: June 26-27, 2026
Where: North Bend City Auditorium, North Bend, NE
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