March 1 – June 1, 2019
Apollo Youth Art Contest
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center is proud to announce the 2019 YOUTH ART CONTEST open to Pre-K through 12th grade students. “Apollo’s 50th Anniversary” is the theme for the 2019 Youth Art Contest.
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 6 – April 7, 2019
Resin Poured Framed Art
Learn the techniques for creating the hugely popular, Resin Poured Framed Art in this all inclusive, two day class. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/store/p120/resin-poured-art.html.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: CCA Headquarters – 6309 Church Street
April 6, 2019
Photography Basic with Jamie Young
Learn about lighting, composition, and how to create an interesting portrait. No experience needed. Bring whatever camera you have – even a cell phone. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/store/p146/photography-basics.html.
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: CCA Headquarters – 6309 Church Street
April 6, 2019
Save the Eggs!
Join us on Saturday, April 6th from 1 – 3 p.m. for the 4th annual Save the Eggs event featuring a space-themed egg hunt and egg science demonstrations. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center
April 6, 2019 (1st Saturday of each month thru November 2, 2019)
CCA: Free Kid’s Art Class
Held at the CCA Community Center for the Arts – 6309 Church St. Young kids please bring an adult. All supplies provided. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: CCA Community Center for the Arts – 6309 Church St
April 7, 2019 (Every Sunday)
The Kitchen Gallery
The CCA Community Center for the Arts building was formerly the Cafeteria of the old Chincoteague High School, and the back room was the Kitchen. As part of our recent renovations the Kitchen is now a clean modern space for classes and the Kitchen Gallery, showing regional art. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: CCA Community Center (6309 Church Street)
April 11, 2019 / April 18, 2019 / May 2, 2019 / May 9, 2019 / May 16, 2019 & May 23, 2019
Chincoteague Island Library Tales for Tots
Year-Round Preschool “Tales for Tots”: Preschool Stories, Crafts, Songs & Finger Plays. Thursdays at 10 AM. The books, songs, finger plays, and crafts are specifically geared to preschool children from almost 3 years old to 5 years old. For more details: Call 757-336-3460. Visit www.chincoteague.com/chincoteagueislandlibrary/programs.html.
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Chincoteague Island Library – 4077 Main Street
April 12, 2019
Most Memorable Ponies’ Memories with Darcy Cole
Local pony enthusiast and photographer Darcy Cole will be sharing her most memorable experiences about the Chincoteague Ponies. For more details: Call 757-336-6117 . Visit chincoteaguemuseum.com/programs.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Museum of Chincoteague – 7125 Maddox Blvd
April 12 – April 13, 2019
Spring Pony Roundup
Ponies are rounded up for wellness checks. The Southern herd is rounded up on Friday from 4:30 – 6. The Northern herd is rounded up on Saturday from 8 – 12. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/blog/?p=46.
Location: Assateague Island
April 12, 2019 / April 19, 2019 & April 26, 2019
Friday Nights at the Movies
CIAO is pleased to announce that another great series of classic films will be offered each Friday night at 7:00pm at the Island Theatre. For more details: Visit chincoteagueislandarts.com/.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Island Theatre
April 13, 2019
Bunny Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
Benefits the Chincoteague High School BETA Clubs.
April 13, 2019
Tour of the Solar System
Take a tour through our solar system with stops at the sun, the planets, dwarf planets and moons. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 13, 2019
Puppet Show
Join Sam the Monkey and Puppet Astronauts Jenny and Jeff as they go on an adventure in space. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 13, 2019
Spring Indoor Yard Sale
Shop. Sell. Eat. All Under One Roof! For more details: Visit www.thechincoteaguecenter.com.
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Center (6155 Community Drive)
April 17, 2019
Antares Rocket Launch
Northrop Grumman Corporations’s CRS-11 mission is scheduled to launch aboard an Antares rocket to the International Space Station from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home.
April 19 – April 20, 2019
Easter Decoy & Art Festival
Local and national carvers and artists of all kinds exhibit and sell their work at this Chincoteague Island tradition. For more details: Visit www.chincoteaguedecoyshow.com/.
Location: Chincoteague Combined School (4586 Main Street)
April 20, 2019
Explore Earth & Space
Drop in for short activities about how the Earth, the solar system and beyond are being explored today. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 20, 2019
Investigation Station
During this program we will investigate a STEM related topic through labs, demonstrations and activities.For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 20, 2019 / May 18, 2019 / June 22, 2019 / July 20, 2019 / August 17, 2019 / September 21, 2019 / October 19, 2019 / November 16, 2019 & December 21, 2019
Island Coffeehouse
Island Coffeehouse is held once a month at the community center for the arts – 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Musical and spoken performances, visual art, beverages and snacks in a convivial atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/coffeehouse.html.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: CCA community Center for the Arts – 6309 Church Street
April 21, 2019
Easter Sunrise Service
Everyone is invited to attend the Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday April 21st, 6:30am. Come join our community for an early morning service of praise music and worship while the sun rises behind us.
Time: 6:30 AM
Location: Memorial Park
April 21, 2019 / May 19, 2019 / June 16, 2019 / July 21, 2019 / August 18, 2019 & September 15, 2019
Shop The Dock 2019
Join us in the Robert Reed Downtown Park for a one of a kind vendor market! Including kids crafts, local art, and a giveaway eligible for each purchasing customer. For more details: Visit www.facebook.com/events/816855431985850/.
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Robert Reed Downtown Park
April 26 – May 5, 2019
Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle: Flounder Tournament
Entry is $25 per person for the Flounder Tournament. The BBQ/Cookout/Pot Luck/Prizes will be Friday May 3rd, 2019. Prizes and sponsorships are being finalized but usually over $3,000 in cash/prizes/door prizes awarded.
April 27, 2019
Exploring Chemistry
Join us for Chemists Celebrate Earth Day. Drop in to participate in hands-on chemistry activities. Approximately 1 hour. Geared toward ages 6 and up. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 27, 2019
Story Time
Listen to a story and make a craft that will explore different science themes. Approximately 30 minutes. Geared toward ages 3 to 6. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/public-programs.
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
April 27, 2019 (Saturdays: April 27 to October 26. Wednesdays: June 12 to August 28)
Farmers and Artisans Market
Great things from farm, field and bay plus quality arts, crafts and attic treasures. The market is your farm to table provider. Look for seasonal fruits and vegetables, seafood, eggs, meat and more! And jewelry, carvings, photos, fabric arts, plants, soaps, and other crafts. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/markets.html.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 6309 Church Street
May 1, 2019
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Summer Hours
Refuge hours change to 5:00am – 10:00pm for the summer. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Email fw5rw_cnwr@fws.gov. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
May 3 – May 5, 2019
Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle: Spring Striper Tournament
Entry is $25 per person for the Flounder Tournament. The BBQ/Cookout/Pot Luck/Prizes will be Friday May 3rd, 2019. Prizes and sponsorships are being finalized but usually over $3,000 in cash/prizes/door prizes awarded.
May 4, 2019
ArtSea: 5″x5″ Art Show and Sale
5 x 5 is a creative fundraiser and celebration that takes place after the Annual Seafood Festival on Chincoteague Island. The art show and sale features artworks that are all 5 x 5 inches in size and they sell for $25 or $55. The show and sale starts promtly at 5:55 pm when the artwork is revealed to the public for the first time. For more details: Visit chincoteaguemuseum.com/programs.
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Museum of Chincoteague Island
May 4, 2019
Chincoteague Seafood Festival
It’s a Tradition! A spring seafood festival has been held here on Chincoteague Island for FIVE decades. Tickets are $45 per person. For more details: Visit www.chincoteaguechamber.com/events/51st-annual-chincoteague-seafood-festival/.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tom’s Cove Park (8128 Beebe Road)
May 10, 2019
Astronomy Night
The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center and its partner the Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation will host an Astronomy Night event from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 10. For more details: Visit www.facebook.com/events/676288786124296/.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center
May 11, 2019
National Wildlife Refuge Week Celebration
Join us for our World Migratory Bird Day celebration. Details to be announced. *Date tentative, subject to change based upon staffing or inclement weather. For more details: Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
May 11, 2019
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Fee Free Day
Entrance fee is waived on this day of observance for the World Migratory Bird Day Celebration. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
May 11, 2019 (June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12, 2019)
Second Saturday Artful Flea Market
The Farmers and Artisans Market is greatly expanded and features an amazing array of arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and attic treasures. Pick up fresh local produce and seafood until 1:00 PM. May 11, . For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/markets.html.
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 6309 Church Street
May 18, 2019
First Responder Appreciation Weekend
Come watch First Responders go head to head in friendly competition. Bounce house, fire truck, k-9 demo. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
May 22, 2019 / July 6, 2019 / July 27 & August 24, 2019
Music at the Dock Concert Series
Music at the Dock is a series of free concerts held at the Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Bring a blanket or chair, or dock your boat, and enjoy the music. Dancing is allowed! For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/music-at-the-dock.html.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
June 1, 2019
Food Truck Rally
Get a taste of local food trucks and enjoy live entertainment, all for a good cause! This great event is open to the public. $5 admission. Proceeds benefit local Food Bank. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
June 20, 2019, July 18 & August 15, 2019
3rd Thursday Theatre
Presented by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company. Past events have included staged readings, improv, and one-act plays. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/3rd-thursday-theatre.html.
Location: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
June 22, 2019
Classic Camper & Car Show
Free admission, vendors, food truck, and live music. Trophies awarded. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
June 27, 2019 / July 11, 2019 / July 25, 2019 / August 8 & August 22, 2019
Summer Cinema Series
CCA offers free films outdoors under the stars in Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park during the Summer Months. Bring a chair or blanket. Films begin at dusk. Enjoy popcorn and cold drinks at old-fashioned prices! In case of rain, films are shown at the CCA Center for the Arts – 6309 Church Street. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/summer-cinema-series.html.
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park
June 28, 2019
Opening Weekend – 94th Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Opening night of the 94th Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival is TONIGHT! Rides, Games, Fun, and Food – Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase from hot dogs and pizza to clam and oyster fritters. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the stage. Open the last Friday and Saturday in June and every Friday and Saturday in July. Also open each night during Pony Penning Week (not Sunday) through July 28th. All proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Carnival Grounds – 3648 Main Street
Sponsor: Chincoteague Fire Company
June 29, 2019 / July 3, 2019 / July 4, 2019 / July 5, 2019 / July 6, 2019 / July 12, 2019 / July 13, 2019 / July 19, 2019 / July 20, 2019 / July 22, 2019 / July 23, 2019 / July 24, 2019 / July 25, 2019 / July 26, 2019 / July 27, 2019
94th Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, Games, Fun, and Food – Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase from hot dogs and pizza to clam and oyster fritters. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the stage. Try your luck at BINGO too.
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Carnival Grounds – 3648 Main Street
July 4, 2019
Annual Old-Fashioned Fireworks Dislplay
Come celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks! The Annual Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display celebrates the birth of our nation on July 4th at the Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA.
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Carnival Grounds – 3648 Main Street
July 18, 2019
Apollo Youth Art Exhibition
The “Apollo’s 50th Anniversary Youth Art Exhibit” entries will be on display at the Visitor Center from Thursday, July 18, 2019 through Saturday, September 7, 2019. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/apollo-youth-art-contest.
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
July 18, 2019
Apollo Youth Art Contest Opening Reception & Award Ceremony
An Opening Reception of the “Apollo 50th Anniversary Youth Art Exhibit” will be held on Thursday, July 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center’s Auditorium. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/apollo-youth-art-contest.
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Visitor Center
July 19 – July 21, 2019
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
Held at the beautiful Chincoteague Center on Chincoteague Island. This “beautiful land across the water” and vacation paradise on the Eastern Shore of Virginia hosts the Blueberry Festival every year on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to the Chincoteague Pony Swim, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Chincoteague Center (6155 Community Drive)
July 20, 2019
Southern Herd Roundup
The Saltwater Cowboys will begin rounding up the Southern Herd, into the Southern Corral, Saturday afternoon beginning at about 4:30 pm. The Southern Corral is located on Assateague, just off the road that leads to the beach, and is accessible to the public. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Assateague Island South Pony Corral
July 21, 2019
Northern Herd Roundup
The Saltwater Cowboys will begin rounding up the Northern Herd, into the Northern Corral, Sunday morning beginning at about 7:30 am. The Northern Corral is not accessible to the public during the roundup. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Assateague Island North Pony Corral
July 22, 2019
Pony Beach Walk
On Monday, at day break, the Saltwater Cowboys will move the ponies from the Northern Corral out to the beachfront then south along the Atlantic Ocean, and join them with the ponies in the Southern Corral. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will open at 5:00am on this day. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Time: 6:00 AM
Location: Assateague Island Beach
July 23, 2019
Buckaroo Bingo
Join us for 20 games of Pony themed Bingo for $20! Little Buckaroo Bingo Boards available for $5 with purchase of full admission. There will be concessions available for purchase and fun for the whole family! 21 Prizes Available. ALL Chincoteague themed. Something for ALL ages! For more details: Visit www.facebook.com/events/541639599669450/.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Chincoteague Center (6155 Community Dr)
July 23, 2019
Pony Vet Checks
On Tuesday the Ponies will be checked by a vet and can be viewed by the public in the Southern Corral on Assateague. Park in the Woodland Trail Parking Lot, or along the road, to access the Southern Corral. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Location: Assateague Island Sourth Corral
Sponsor: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
July 24, 2019
94th Annual Pony Swim
On Wednesday, the Saltwater Cowboys will swim the ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island. The Ponies will swim across the Assateague Channel and come ashore on the east side of Chincoteague Island. The specific swim time will be announced at the carnival grounds the week of the swim. After the swim, the ponies rest for about 45 minutes. Then the Saltwater Cowboys will “parade” the ponies down Main Street, to the carnival grounds where the auction will be held Thursday morning. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park (7427 Memorial Park Drive)
Sponsor: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
July 25, 2019
Pony Auction
The Pony Auction takes place the day after the Pony Swim, beginning at 8 am, at back of Carnival Grounds. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_auction.html.
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Carnival Grounds (Main Street)
Sponsor: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
July 26, 2019
Pony Swim Back
On Friday, the adult ponies will make the return swim to Assateague Island where they will live in the wild for another year. For more details: Visit www.chincoteague.com/pony_swim_guide.html.
Sponsor: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
August 3, 2019
Crab Feast & Music Festival
It’s time to get crabby! Brush up on your crab picking skills and break out your dancing shoes for our crab feast and music festival. $40 per ticket. $20 for KOA Guests. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
August 31 – September 1, 2019
Chincoteague Decoy Carvers’ & Artists’ Association Decoy Show
Decoy carving, fine art, jewelry, photography, paintings, and raffles. Some of the finest waterfowl carvings and wildlife art from the area. Meet the carvers and artists. For more details: Call 410-726-4049. Visit www.thechincoteaguecenter.com.
Location: Chincoteague Center – 6155 Community Dr
Sponsor: Chincoteague Decoy Carvers & Artists Association
September 7, 2019
Wine & Beer Festival
4th Annual Cork & Craft Festival. Fine wine, craft beer, Island Boy band, food trucks, vendors, and door prizes. Tickets $30 in advance and $40 at the gate. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
September 14, 2019
Police Department Annual Poker Run for the Kids
Police Department Annual Poker Run for the Kids: Chincoteague Police Dept. For more details: Call 757-336-3155.
Sponsor: Chincoteague Police Dept
September 14, 2019
16th Annual Plein Air Art Show and Sale
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents Plein Air Art Show and Sale. Each year, the 2nd week of September brings more than 50 fine artists from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to paint “en plein air” (French for painting outdoors) on Chincoteague and Assateague. On Saturday evening, you can see what they’ve created at a Show and Sale that is free to the public. Come early; pieces sell quickly! A portion of the artwork sold benefits CCA. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/.
Sponsor: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
September 28, 2019
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Fee Free Day
Entrance fee is waived on this day of observance for National Public Lands Day. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Visit fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
September 28, 2019
The Deloreans
Benefiting Chincoteague Athletic Boosters. Backyard Firepit, Beer, Soda & Water will be available for purchase. Guest Speaker: Mr. Enright. Tickets $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. For more details: Visit koa.com/campgrounds/chincoteague.
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Island KOA Resort
September 28, 2019
Annual Chili Chowder Cook-off & Car Show
Chili Chowder Cook-off – Chincoteague Island Carnival Grounds. Free Admission. LIve Music. Arts & Crafts Vendors. Great Food. Raffles. Family Fun. Little Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Stuff Competition and more. 11 AM – 5 PM. Food service beginning at Noon. Call 757-894-8771 or visit cvfc3.com for more information and event applications. Annual Car Show – Chincoteague Island Carnival Grounds. Registration 10 AM – Noon. Trophies awarded at 3 PM. $10 registration fee benefits new CVFC Fire House. For more details: Visit www.facebook.com/ChiliChowderCookoffCarShow/.
Location: Chincoteague Island Carnival Grounds
Sponsor: Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
October 12, 2019
Chincoteague Oyster Festival
The Chincoteague Oyster Festival is held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. Come and enjoy oysters-raw, steamed, fritters, and single fried; clam fritters, clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, salad bar, hot dogs, hushpuppies, and Boardwalk fries. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price with beer available for purchase. Island Boy, a festival favorite for over 25 years, will provide live entertainment for everyone’s listening and dancing enjoyment. Tickets are $45 per person (Children under 5 are FREE). For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.com.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tom’s Cove Park (8128 Beebe Road)
Sponsor: Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
October 13, 2019
Fee Free Day
Fee Free Day – First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week. Entrance to the refuge is free to kick off National Wildlife Refuge Week. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Email fw5rw_cnwr@fws.gov. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
November 11, 2019
Fee Free Day – Veterans Day
To honor our veterans, entrance to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and other National Public Lands is free. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Email fw5rw_cnwr@fws.gov. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
November 28 – December 1, 2019
Waterfowl Weekend
Fall heralds the return of thousands of waterfowl from their northern breeding grounds to the milder climate of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a variety of overwintering ducks, geese and swans by joining the flocks of visitors who celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend in this special place. Visitors will enjoy extended hours on the Wildlife Loop Trail, open to vehicles from 9am to dusk on November 28 – December 1, 2019. Please drive cautiously, as this trail is also a hiking and biking route. extended access is also available for visitors to drive on the Service Road (admittance from 12pm – 2pm only). For the special drive, visitors must enter the Wildlife Loop Trail and follow the one-way traffic pattern to the road’s entrance. This may take 10 or 15 minutes, due to high volume. All vehicles are expected to completely exit the Service Road by 4 PM. For more details: Call 757-336-6122. Email fw5rw_cnwr@fws.gov. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/.
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
November 30, 2019
CCA Holly Day Market & Wildlife Art Gallery
Holly Day Market & Wildlife Art Gallery, 6309 Church Street. Enjoy DECOYS and WILDLIFE ART in the Activities Center. PLUS arts, crafts, jewelry, antiques, holiday decor and more, inside and outside the CCA Community Center for the Arts. 2 Buildings. Over 80 Vendors! AND the final Farmers Market of the Season. For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueca.org/.
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: CCA Headquarters – 6309 Church Street
Sponsor: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
December 7, 2019
Chincoteague Police Departments’s Annual Poker Run for the Kids
Plan to attend our annual Toy Run. For more details: Call 757-336-3155.
Sponsor: Chincoteague Police Department
December 7, 2019
Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, fire companies from all around the Eastern Shore & a special visit from Santa.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Main Street
Sponsor: Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2019
New Year’s Eve – Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade
Join us for New Year’s Eve! Held at the Robert Reed Downtown Park. The Pony Island Horseshoe Drop is an end of year celebration that culminates in a promenade of crazy costumes just before the countdown to the stroke of midnight. That’s when the lighted horseshoe drops just in time to ring in the New Year! Wear your favorite costume or just be a spectator. For more details: Visit chincoteaguechristmas.com/.
Time: 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: Robert Reed Downtown Park
Sponsor: Christmas By The Sea
For more information about Chincoteague Island events please visit: https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/