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See the
Events section for more
information on these
and other events.
 Town
of Chincoteague
100th Anniversary Celebration
Welcome to Chincoteague Island, Virginia's only resort island, world
famous for our oysters, clams, fishing, and the Chincoteague ponies.
Chincoteague is a quiet family resort at the gateway to the
Assateague National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge. The Town of Chincoteague will be celebrating our 100th
Anniversary during 2008. Many special events will be held throughout
the year to help us celebrate this historic event. There is no
better time for you to visit Chincoteague than during this 100th
Anniversary year. Please visit the Town of Chincoteague website (www.chincoteague-va.gov)
or the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce website for annual and
anniversary events. I look forward to meeting each of you during the
year.
John H. "Jack" Tarr, Mayor
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.
The 2008 Pony
Swim and Auction
will take place
July 30, and July 31, 2008
Click here for detailed
information
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
* Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.
The 2008 Pony
Swim and Auction
will take place
July 30, and July 31, 2008 |
Chincoteague voted “Best Weekend Getaway to
the Beach”
in March-April 2007 issue of Hampton Roads Magazine
“The flip-flop town of Chincoteague is our favorite base camp for
exploring the 37 miles of pure, unadulterated Atlantic beach of
Assateague Island National Seashore, where wild ponies frolic and
there’s nary a high rise in sight. Rent a bike to explore the quaint
island town of seafood restaurants, cute boutiques and museums
chronicling the seafaring life. Across the short causeway to Assateague
Island awaits nature trails, bird watching and wild, unspoiled beach.” |
2nd Saturday Art
Strolls
On every second Saturday between April
and December, 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 |
2008
Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Click here for
more information |
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The Pony Express offers
transportation along routes covering most of the Island.
Many of the motels, restaurants, shops, parks,
recreational areas, ice cream parlors and campgrounds
are serviced. Also one-hour guided tours are available aboard The Pony
Express every Tuesday and Thursday beginning in Mid-June until the end of August
(no tours during pony penning week)
Click here
for routes, schedule, and more information
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Assateague Lighthouse
Tour Schedule
Click here |
"Art is INN" Workshop Series 2008
A unique series of workshop and demonstration packages designed by the
Artists, Artisans and Innkeepers of the Eastern Shore.
Click here for the
web site |
Tour Bus Service on Assateague
(Times/Dates Subject to Change)
Air Conditioned
Wheelchair Lift Equipped
Additional Tours Available by Request |
| March &
April |
| Saturday 1:00 PM, Sunday
10:00 AM |
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| May |
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| Friday 4:00 PM,
Saturday 1:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM |
| June |
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| Thursday thru
Monday 1:00 and 4:00 PM |
| July and
August |
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Daily 10 AM, 1 PM & 4 PM |
| September |
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| Thursday thru
Monday 1:00 PM |
| October &
November |
| Saturday 1:00 PM,
Sunday 10:00 AM |
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BUS TOUR DISCOUNTS FOR CNHA
MEMBERS
MARCH - JUNE AND SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER |
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Fee: $12.00 Adults /
Seniors $10.00 / Children $6.00 (12 and under)
Tour tickets must be purchased in advance by calling The Chincoteague
Natural History Association at 757-336-3696 or purchased at The Herbert H.
Bateman Educational & Administrative Center.
Group Rates and Special Tours available by request
- call (757) 336-3277
Sponsored by The Chincoteague Natural History Association |
Summer
Activities for Children
on Chincoteague & Assateague
Islands and in the area
Click Here.
 If
you have a few free hours and would like to share your skills,
Chincoteague Natural History Association has opportunities for
volunteers in many areas. These areas include visitor center sales,
events, grant researcher, and tour bus guide on Assateague Island,
Virginia.
There are opportunities with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the
Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge that we help support with our
sales.
Rewarding Opportunities - Enriching Experiences
For more information call (757) 336-3696
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up to receive the next edition of the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce email newsletter!
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Printable
Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor Guide - Click Here
Assateague
Waters Closed to Personal Water Craft
Information on the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License
& Fishing Regulations
Also Photos
from Chincoteague and Assateague - with sections featuring Chincoteague
Pony and Assateague Beach photos by Barry D. Jones and also views from the
Assateague Lighthouse and photos of snow geese by Chamber webmaster Robert
Jobin.
You can order the video, Chincoteague
- Virginia's Island Treasure, or the audio cassette, Chincoteague/Assateague Islands of Virginia in the Audio-Video section.
