Chincoteague Island Events

March



March 8, 2008
Town of Chincoteague 100th Birthday Celebration
Chincoteague Community Center


March 18, 2008
Virginia Aquaculture Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Northampton County Former Circuit Court Room
16404 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347


 

April



April 19, 2008
Earth Day celebration in Robert Reed Park from 12-4 pm sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance and Historic Main Street Merchants.

April 2008
Easter Decoy & Art Festival & Auction
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.

April 12
Art Stroll on Chincoteague


April 18, 19, 20, 2008
ESVA Flower, Home & Garden Show
plus... 7th Annual Spring Craft Show
Fri.-Noon-7pm, Sat.-10-7pm, Sun.-10-4pm
http://www.EsvaFlowerHomeAndGardenShow.com
Call Sam Serio at 757-336-0614 or 757-894-2334 (cell) for more information

April 24, 2008
Virginia Aquaculture Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shore Bank Headquarters
25020 Shore Parkway, Onley, VA 23418

April 26, 2008
Roadside Cafe - Bluegrass Concert
7pm
Call 757-336-0614 for more information
Or visit http://www.islandbluegrass.com

April 12
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org


 

May



May 7
40th Annual Seafood Festival
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Seafood Festival will feature The Marshall Tucker Band in concert to celebrate the event's 40th anniversary. In addition to The Marshall Tucker Band concert admission, the $40 ticket price includes all-you-can-eat seafood extravaganza, including oyster fritters, steamed clams, fried fish and other Seafood Festival favorites.
Call For more information call(757)-787-2460.

May 10
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

May 10
Migratory Bird Celebration
9am-4pm
Chincoteague National Refuge

May 25
The Blessing of the Fleet
Held at the Town Dock. For more information call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.



 

June




2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 21, 2008
Chincoteague Island Water Heritage Festival

June 28, 2008
Island Bluegrass Alliance Concert
http://www.islandbluegrass.com/


Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction. (NO SUNDAYS)



 

July



Old-fashioned Fireworks Display at Carnival Grounds – July 4, 10:00 p.m.


2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org


July 25, 26, 27, 2008
21st Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
9-4:30pm
Call 757-336-0614 for more information
Or visit http://www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com


83rd Annual Pony Swim & Auction
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. The Swim & Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July.

For more information call (757)-336-6161.

 

August




2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 16, 2008
Island Bluegrass Alliance Concert
http://www.islandbluegrass.com/


 

September



Chincoteague Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show
For more information call Cinda Walls (410)546-1635.

2nd Saturday Art Stroll
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

September 19 – 21, 2008
Square Dance Festival
Friday, Noon – 11pm, Saturday, 9am – 11pm, Sunday, 9am – 11am.
Call Robert Worley at 757-467-2557 for more information


 

October



36th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today. VISA & MC.

Chincoteague Community Center
Fall Craft Bazaar
For more information, visit http://www.chincoteaguecenter.org/


 

November



National Waterfowl Week at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge

This event spans 9 days beginning the Saturday before Thanksgiving and going to the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

During the event, the Wildlife Loop will be open to vehicular traffic from 9 am to dusk. Private vehicles will also be permitted to drive the Service Road from noon to 3:30 pm from Thanksgiving to the Sunday after. A variety of guided walks and auditorium programs will also be offered during this time. For information, call (757) 336-6122.