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May 7, 2008
40th Annual Seafood Festival
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for
more info.
May 10, 2008
2nd Saturday Art
Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and
shops are open from 6 to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft
demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and
the unexpected.
Click here for more information
May 10, 2008
14th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attention is focused on bird migration during the spring and fall, when
migrants may be seen throughout most of North America. Thousands of
shorebirds, numbering over 20 different species, use Chincoteague
National Wildlife refuge and Fisherman Island to feed and rest during
the spring and fall migration before moving on to their final
destination. During the celebration, there will be workshops, lectures,
bird walks with birding experts, activities for children, films, guided
tours of Assateague Lighthouse, and much more.
Call (757)-336-6122.
May 25, 2008
The Blessing Of The Fleet
Held at the Town Dock. 4:30 p.m.
Local ministers give blessings to protect the watermen from harm and
ensure a good fishing season. Private boats as well as commercial
fishing boats then form a water parade from the Town Dock to Curtis
Merritt Harbor.
For more info. Call Captain Mike Handforth at
(757)-336-6861.
May 31, 2008 7:30 p.m.
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Spring Concert Series
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
Old-time blues, Appalachian music, slave songs, Civil War music,
spirituals, work songs, ballads, and Civil Rights music
All performances will be held in the Chincoteague Senior Center on
Church Street (located just behind the old elementary school).
For more information and tickets, visit
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
May 31, 2008
Hooked on Fishing
We are looking for about fifteen youngsters to participate in the First
Annual Youth Development "Hooked on Fishing" Adventure. Boys and girls
between the ages of nine and thirteen are invited to a free half day
fishing trip. We also need three adults to act a team leaders.
The Virginia Charter Boat Association, with the able assistance of the
Chincoteague Island Charterboat Association is conducting this event on
Saturday, May 31, 2008.
Participating Charter Boats & Captains are: Wonderful I - Capt. Wayne
Lewis, Chincoteague View - Capt. Mike Handforth and Island Queen -
Captain Charlie Koski.
Anyone wishing to participate should contact Chris Bott at H & H
Pharmacy, either in person or by phone to 757-336-3115.
The boats are scheduled to leave from Curtis Merritt Harbor at
approximately 8:00 am and return at noon. All fishing equipment will be
provided (rod & reel, bait, license and cooler). Participants are
encouraged to bring snacks. Soft drinks and water will be provided.
At the conclusion of the trip, all participants will receive a
commemorative hat and a brand new Abu Garcia rod and reel.
Lighthouse Tours
Click here for the schedule
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