February 13, 2010
Death By Chocolate
Chincoteague Main Street Merchants will be hosting the 4th Annual Death By Chocolate event on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 11 am – 6 pm. Pick up a playing card from any participating business while enjoying chocolate treats from our participating merchants. The event ends at the Waterside Inn, where the completed playing card will be entered in a drawing for various prizes donated by local merchants. The prize drawing will be held at 6:15. You do not need to be present to win but you need to be 18 years of age to win. Call the Waterside Inn at 757-336-3434 for details.

March 20, 2010
Gary Turnquist
"Cemeteries on Assateague and Chincoteague Islands"
2-4 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "Saturday at the Refuge" Program. Each program is free and open to the public. Short presentations will be followed by time for questions and discussion, tea and cookies.

April 2 & 3, 2010
*Easter Decoy & Art Festival
At the Chincoteague Combined School.
4586 Main Street – Chincoteague Island, VA
http://www.chincoteaguedecoyshow.com/

April 10 & 11, 2010
Daffodil Festival
Chincoteague Center’s 2nd Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & 8th Annual Spring Craft Show. For more information visit: www.ChincoteagueDaffodilFestival.com

April 10, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

April 16-18, 2010
Spring Roundup
The Chincoteague ponies will be rounded up for their annual shots which they will receive on Saturday, April 17th. See the ponies in the corrals on Saturday!
Friday, April 16 - The south end roundup begins at 5 PM. The south end corral is located on the right-hand side of the road to the beach on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Saturday, April 17 - The north end roundup will take place in the early morning. The north end corral is accessible only from the unpaved service road (hikers only) off the Wildlife Loop.

April 17, 2010
Terry Howard
"Chincoteague: Then and Now"
2-4 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "Saturday at the Refuge" Program. Each program is free and open to the public. Short presentations will be followed by time for questions and discussion, tea and cookies.

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

May 7 - May 16, 2010
Capt. Steve’s Flounder Tournament 2010
Cash and Other Prizes
More information:
http://www.stevesbaitandtackle.com/images/stories/CAPTSTEVESFLOUNDERmay2010_new.pdf

May 7 - May 16, 2010
Capt. Bob's Marina Flounder Tournament 2010
Over $1,000.00 In Prizes Plus Cash Payouts
More information:
http://www.captbobs-marina.com/forms/2010-flounder-entry-form.pdf

May 8, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

May 8, 2010
3rd Annual Mother Earth Day
The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance’s 3rd Annual Mother Earth Day Festival will take place on Saturday, May 8th, at the Robert Reed Downtown Park on Chincoteague Island from 10am to 5pm. The festival combines environmental education demonstrations, arts & crafts, live music and community service on the “weekend the mothers collide.”
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May 8, 2010
Virginia Eastern Shore Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance (CCA) has teamed up with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee to hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection trailer during the 3rd Annual Mother Earth Day Festival on Saturday, May 8th. Household hazardous waste will be collected from Northampton and Accomack County residents from 10am to 2pm at the parking lot adjacent to the old bridge at Robert Reed Downtown Park.
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May 8, 2010
16th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.

May 15, 2010
Rick Smith
"The African American History of Chincoteague Island"
2-4 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "Saturday at the Refuge" Program. Each program is free and open to the public. Short presentations will be followed by time for questions and discussion, tea and cookies.

May 30, 2010
The Blessing Of The Fleet
Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park. For details, call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.

June 4, 2010
Dr. Tony Picardi
"Global Warming And Butterflies"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

June 12, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

July 1-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 26-31, August 6-7, 2010
85th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, food, fun! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.

July 2, 2010
John Amrhein
"The Voyage Of La Galga, 1750"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

July 3, 2010
Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display At Carnival Grounds
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague
Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m.

July 10, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

July 23-25, 2010
23rd Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
At the Chincoteague Center
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music
http://www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com
(757) 824-3868.

July 28 & 29, 2010
85th Annual Pony Swim & Auction
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.

August 6, 2010
Dr. Donald Shomette
"History Under The Waves"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

August 6-7, 2010
85th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, food, fun! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.

August 14, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

September 3, 2010
Gretchen Knapp
"Ecology Of Assateague Island"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

Sept. 4 & 5, 2010
Chincoteague Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show
Local carvers display their work. Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm. Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

September 11, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

October 7-10, 2010
Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding & Wildlife Festival
Questions or information, contact:
Elizabeth “Beth” Davis, Executive Director
118 Peach St.
Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-581-1081
Fax: 757-331-1283
www.esvafestivals.org

October 9, 2010
*38th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today (757) 336-6161. VISA & MC or order tickets online.
Visit http://www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.com/
to order tickets and read more about the festival.

October 9, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

October 16, 2010
11th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

November 13, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

November 25-28, 2010
Assateague Island Waterfowl Weekend
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. Call (757)-336-6122.

November 26-27, 2010
24th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.

December 4, 2010
Chincoteague Island "Homes for the Holidays" HOME TOUR
Saturday  12 Noon through 5 PM
$20.00 Tickets available at: Threadgoods at Home, 4211 Main St.
or Lillie Valentine, 4071 Main St.
Benefits the Chincoteague Food Bank.

December 4, 2010
*Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.

*Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.

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