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Schedule of Events

 

May 11-20, 2012
Capt. Bob's Marina Flounder King Tournament

Cash, Prizes & Calcutta valued over $3000.  Visit www.cpatbobsmarina.net for all the details.

May 11-20, 2012
Capt. Steve's Bait & Tackle Flounder Tournament

Visit www.stevesbaitandtackle.com for details.

May 17, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m.
Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

May 26, 2012
Acoustic Music Series Concert - Big Wide Grin
-- www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.

May 27, 2012
FREE Music @ The Dock concert --
Three Sheets

June 9: Roadside Cafe' Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. at Chincoteague Center.  Call 757-336-3030 or visit www.IslandBlueGrass.com.

June 9, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

June 21, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

June 28, 2012
FREE movie -- American Graffiti
-- In Robert Reed Park at dusk.  Part of the Summer Cinema Series sponsored by CCA.  Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org.

June 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28, August 3-4, 2012
87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival
Rides, games, food and lots of small town fun!  Opens at 7 p.m. each night.

June 30, 2012
FREE Music @ The Dock Concert
in Robert Reed Park -- Salisbury Brasswerks -- at 7 p.m.

July 7, 2012
Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks at 10 p.m. at the carnival.

July 12, 2012
FREE Movie - The Last Starfighter
- in Robert Reed Park at dusk -- Summer Cinema Series

July 14, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

July 19, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

July 20-22, 2012
25th Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
Held at the Chincoteague Center---arts, crafts, food, music and lots of blueberries!!!!

July 25 & 26, 2012
87th Annual Pony Swim & Auction
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.  Visit www.chincoteaguechamber.com or www.cvfc3.com for more information.

July 26, 2012
FREE movie - The Incredibles
- in Robert Reed Park at dusk - Summer Cinema Series

July 28, 2012
FREE Music @ The Dock Concert
- Proverbs Reggae Band - in Robert Reed Park

August 4, 2012
Music @ The Dock Concert
in Robert Reed park at 7 p.m. - featuring Interesting Monsters

August 9, 2012
FREE movie Grosse Point Blank
in Robert Reed Park at dusk - Summer Cinema Series

August 11, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

August 16, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

August 17: BOXCARS Bluegrass Concert at 7 p.m. at The Chincoteague Center.  Call 757-336-3030 or visit www.IslandBlueGrass.com.

August 23, 2012
FREE movie Singing in the Rain
- Robert Reed Park at dusk--Summer Cinema Series

September 1 & 2, 2012
Chincoteague Decoy Carvers' & Artists' Association Decoy Show
The second decoy show of the year typically held Labor Day weekend at The Chincoteague Center.  Call 410-546-1635 for more information.

September 7 & 8, 2012
9th Annual Chincoteague Plein Air Painting Event
Art lovers mark your calendars!  Over 40 artists will spend 2 days painting outdoors on Assateague and Chincoteague Islands.  On Saturday evening the 8th from 6-10 p.m. those framed paintings will be on exhibit for viewing and sale.  This exhibition is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.  It will be held in Paschal Hall at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 6288 Church St. in Chincoteague.  The Plein Air Event is sponsored by Chincoteague Cultural Alliance and is part of the monthly 2nd Saturday Art Stroll.  Come and enjoy a terrific evening of wonderful, diverse art.  Log onto www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information.

September 8, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

September 14-16: Square Dance Square-up at The Chincoteague Center.  Call 757-467-2557 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

September 20, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

September 29, 2012
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bridge to Assateague Island
.  Ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m.  Stay tuned for more details or visit www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco.

September 29, 2012
Acoustic Music Series Concert--North Sea Gas a
t 7:30 p.m.

October 6, 2012
40th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Held at Tom's Cove Park Campground at 8128 Beebe Road, Chincoteague VA
All you can eat oysters & much more.  Visit www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.com or www.chincoteaguechamber.com for more details or to order tickets. A sell-out event each year...get your tickets early!!

October 13, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

October 18, 2012
Chincoteague Island Theater Company 3rd Thursday Theater at Sundial Books at 7 p.m. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org/play.html
Each 3rd Thursday Theater in May-October is themed and features either short plays, poems, monologues, or scenes.

October 20, 2012
13th Annual Chili Chowder Cook Off
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association and held in the Robert Reed Waterfront Park.  Come hungry.  Arts, crafts, music and lots of good chili and chowder!!!

October 27, 2012
Acoustic Music Series Concert - Ken Bloom
at 7:30 p.m.

November 3: Holiday Craft Show at The Chincoteague Center.  Saturday  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Call 757-336-0614 for details.

November 3, 2012
"Chin-dig!"
The Chincoteague Island Family YMCA benefit event, a hootin', hollerin' western-themed event with art and decoy auction, dinner and dancing.  More details to come...stay tuned!!

November 10, 2012
Second Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-0044.

November 10, 2012
Acoustic Music Series Concert - Chamber Music
at 8 p.m.

November 17, 2012
Mayor's Ball
at The Chincoteague Center at 7 p.m.  Call Sherri at 757-336-3114 for more information.

November 22-25, 2012
Assateague Island Waterfowl Weekend Celebration
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge holds Open House and offers special events and programs to mark the fall migration of waterfowl to the refuge.  Visit www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco.

November 23 & 24, 2012
26th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction
The last decoy show of the year for Chicnoteague carvers and artists.  Come do your Christmas Shopping at the Chincoteague Combined School at 4586 Main St.

November 24, 2012
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
at 5 p.m. in Robert Reed Waterfront Park.  Contact Laurie Walton at 757-336-6858.

December 1, 2012
Annual Holiday House Tour
-- Contact Laurie Walton at 757-336-6858 for more information.

December 1, 2012
*Old-fashioned Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore and of course a special visit from Santa.  Parade kicks off at 7:00 p.m.

* Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.

Chincoteague Visitor's Guide


Office Hours:
Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 4:30PM

6733 Maddox Blvd.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

Main Office: (757) 336-6161
chincochamber@verizon.net

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