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the 2010 Chincoteague Chamber Guide

The World of Chincoteague

(Please note that pets are not allowed
on the Chincoteague Refuge
- not even in vehicles)

See the Events section for more information on these
and other events.

Out and About
The Most Detailed Listing of Events for the Upcoming Week
Latest Edition (July 29 - August 7)
(In Microsoft Word format for easy printing)

Chincoteague TOPS the Top 10 BEST BEACH TOWNS
- AOL Travel News.
Huntington Beach CA, Kennebunkport ME, Cape May NJ
and Boca Grande FL were other contenders.
Visit the #1 beach in the US this summer…come to Chincoteague Island.
Click here for the AOL news article

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.
More information

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.
More information

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.
More information

August 14, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

* Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.

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.”

2010 Easter Decoy & Art Festival
On Chincoteague Island
April 2 & 3, 2010

2nd Saturday Art Strolls
On every second Saturday between April and November, 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

2010 Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Click here for more information

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 Labor Day (no tours during pony penning week)

Click here for routes, schedule, and more information
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Tour Bus Service on Assateague
Click here (PDF)
Assateague Lighthouse Tour Schedule
Click here

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

Waterfront Park Completed
for Downtown Chincoteague
This park, located in the heart of downtown, offers recreational opportunities, a site for festivals and events, and a beautiful view of sunsets.

Printable Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor Guide - Click Here

Shop Chincoteague On-Line Visit Our New Section!	See the Weather & Tides section for monthly tide tables and more weather information.
On-line Maps and Directions Click here for a variety of useful maps from the Chamber of Commerce. MapQuest Driving Directions (www.mapquest.com) - Just enter your starting point and Chincoteague, VA (ZIP - 23336), and get a map displaying your route. (See a business' web site or info page for its location on the island - local directions provided by MapQuest and other mapping sites are often inaccurate!) MapQuest Chincoteague Map - Also has link for obtaining driving directions.
Assateague Waters Closed to Personal Water Craft Effective May 1, 2000, all waters within the boundary of Assateague Island National Seashore were closed to personal watercraft (PWCs - jet skis). Click Here for map and further information.
Information on the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License & Fishing Regulations Click Here (opens in new window)

Featured Photos: The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962 by Island Photographer Robert Conklin - in the Photo Section
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 videos Chincoteague - Virginia's Island Treasure and Saltwater Cowboys in the Audio-Video section.	The Accommodations section has clickable location maps for bed & breakfasts, motels, and campgrounds.

Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 258 Chincoteague, VA 23336 (757) 336-6161
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