Events - September-October

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September 5
Evening Program at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
7 PM - Dick Roberts
"The Assateague Fish & Wildlife Project"
All programs held in the auditorium of the Herbert H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
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September 13, 2008
2nd Annual Lure of the Shore
5-10pm
Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Tourism Commission

September 13, 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.
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Lighthouse Tours - September & October
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October 3
Evening Program at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
7 PM - Myrna Cherrix
"Historic Assateague Lighthouse & Village"
All programs held in the auditorium of the Herbert H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
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October 11, 2008
*36th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
At the Maddox Family Campground, Chincoteague Island, VA
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This event is held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. It is an all you can eat festival consisting of oysters prepared just about every way imaginable, steamed crabs, clam fritters, clam chowder, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, hot dogs, and various beverages. There will be live entertainment for everyone’s enjoyment. An Extravaganza Raffle is held. The winner will receive T-shirts, tickets, lodging, gift certificates for meals, and much more for the following year’s festival. A favorite at the festival is the “Best Place/Space Award”. This is given to the best decorated area. Call the chamber for details. There will also be a variety of souvenirs available for purchase. This is an advance ticketed event. Tickets will sell out. There are usually no tickets sold at the gate. The Chamber accepts Visa and MasterCard. There will be a $5.00 charge for certified mailing. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Serving begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 4:00 p.m.
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October 11, 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.
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October 18, 2008
9th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

* Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.

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