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Program of Events - 2008

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The entertainment schedule is subject to change. The carnival may be extended in the case of inclement weather.
All events are on daylight saving time - all times are approximate.
Source: Chincoteague Volunteer Firemen's Carnival brochure & Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the ponies and the Fire Company, see also Chincoteague Fire Co., Ponies & Chincoteague Pony Association.
All proceeds go to defray expenses and into Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. general fund for maintenance and replacement of equipment and for emergency use for the benefit of the entire community.

No pets are permitted on the Carnival grounds, in parking areas, or in vehicles (attended or unattended).

Please Note: The Carnival is Closed on Sundays

Thursday, July 3, 2008
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony and Welcome. Carnival attractions.

Friday, July 4, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival Opens. Carnival attractions.
10:00 p.m. - Fire Works Celebration.

Saturday, July 5, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Click here for parking and shuttle bus information

Special Ambulance Nights

Friday, July 11, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 12, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

All proceeds go into Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co.
Ambulance Fund (For purchase of new equipment
and maintenance of life-saving and ambulance
equipment).

Friday, July 18, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 19, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Friday, July 25, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 26, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Monday, July 28, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.
11:00 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.
11:00 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.
Up-dated Time of Pony Swim to be Announced
(Entertainment schedule subject to change)

Pony Swim Day

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
For parking and shuttle bus information - click here (includes map with bus stops)

Between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (the time can not be predicted exactly - dependent on tide, currents, and readiness of ponies) ponies swim Assateague Channel at Chincoteague Memorial Park - east side of island. No charge by Fire Co. for parking (at High School - click here) or seeing ponies swim. After a brief rest, ponies are herded to Carnival Grounds.

The first colt to come ashore in the pony swim (King or Queen Neptune) will be given away at the carnival grounds. Time to be announced. You must have a ticket. You must be present to win.

6:30 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.
7:30 p.m. - Carnival attractions.
11:00 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.
(Entertainment schedule subject to change)

Ponies at the Carnival Grounds after the Swim

Auction Day

Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Pony Penning, Auction of Ponies
(See auction page for bidding information)
8:00 a.m. to 12 noon - Auction of Ponies (yearlings or younger) owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival attractions after the auction.
6:30 p.m. - Entertainment on stage
7:30 p.m. - Carnival attractions.
11:00 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.
(Entertainment schedule subject to change)
Extend your trip to Friday.  Ponies swim back to Assateague. Time to be announced.

Friday, August 1, 2008
Ponies return to Assateague - Time to Be Announced
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens - carnival attractions.
11:30 p.m. - Entertainment on stage.
(Entertainment schedule subject to change)

Saturday, August 2, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Carnival opens - carnival attractions.
At the closing of the Carnival on August 2, drawings for the following prizes:

• A New Harley Davidson Motor Cycle
• Handmade Chincoteague Pony Quilt
• Boat, Motor, and Trailer
• Separate tickets required for each drawing. You do not have to be present to win.

Sandwiches & Other Food

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