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Chincoteague Island - 2010 Events


*EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL– April 2 & 3, 2010
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.


DAFFODIL FESTIVAL --- April 10 & 11, 2010
Chincoteague Center’s 2nd Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & 8th Annual Spring Craft Show

2nd SATURDAY ART STROLL --- April thru November, 2010
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Call (757) 336-5636.

42nd ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – May 5, 2010
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.

16th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION –May 8, 2010
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.

THE BLESSING OF THE FLEET – May 30, 2010
Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park. For details, call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.

85th ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL –
July 1-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 26-31, August 6-7
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.

OLD-FASHIONED FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT CARNIVAL GROUNDS – July 3
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague---Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m.

23rd ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
– July 23, 24, 25, 2010
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music—at Chincoteague Center—(757) 824-3868.

85th ANNUAL PONY SWIM & AUCTION – July 28 & 29, 2010
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. The Swim & Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and
Thursday of July. For more information call (757) 336-6161.

CHINCOTEAGUE DECOY CARVER’S ASSOC. DECOY SHOW – Sept. 4 & 5, 2010
Local carvers display their work. Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm. Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

*38th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL – October 9, 2010
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today (757) 336-6161. VISA & MC.

11th ANNUAL CHILI & CHOWDER COOKOFF – October 16, 2010
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEKEND – November 25-28, 2010
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. Call (757)-336-6122.

24th ANNUAL DEBORAH WATERFOWL SHOW/AUCTION – November 26-27, 2010
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.

*CHINCOTEAGUE OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE – Dec. 4, 2010
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.

*Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.


Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 258
Chincoteague, VA 23336
(757) 336-6161
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