Events Calendar

The Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market & Kitchen Art Gallery at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, will kick off the 2026 season on May 9th from 9am - 1pm with 45+ vendors offering fresh local seafood, produce, other good things to eat and a wide array of arts & crafts.

Follow the Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market Facebook page for more information!

Chincoteague Island Farmers & Artisans Market & Kitchen Art Gallery Schedule:

Saturdays from May 19 to October 31

Wednesdays from June 17 to September 30 (except Tuesday July 28 during Pony Week)

Holiday Market Nov 28 – Saturday of Thanksgiving Day Weekend

Free parking, free admission

MARKET - Featuring local seafood, produce & other locally made foods, a wide array of arts & crafts, plus live music.

ART GALLERY - Diverse works by many talented local artists

LIVE MUSIC at the MARKET

Attention Kids & Parents:

Join the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance on the porch each week during the Island Farmers and Artisans market for a FREE kids craft!

Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us at the Bateman Center for a day of fun on Saturday, May 9! It's World Migratory Bird Day, and this year's theme is "Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter."

Activities:

10am-2pm: Crafts and games

10am: PBS Nature: Flyways film showing

11am: Ranger-led experiences

10am-3:30pm: Observe birds from the lighthouse

1pm: Scales and Tales with LIVE animals

2pm: Beach chair birding (at the beach)

2:30pm: Learn to use eBird and Merlin for better birding experiences

We hope to see you there!

The Refuge Trek is a program owned and operated by Friends of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with the FWS.  Trek excursions take visitors up the seven (7) mile Service Road, past the corner of the Wildlife Loop toward the Virginia/Maryland border.  This road is not open to vehicular traffic during the majority of the year and the only way visitors can view this portion of the refuge is by foot and a short distance by bike.  The Refuge Trek was paused last season due to road construction for the recreational beach relocation project.  The Friends are excited to announce that we are resuming the Trek program for the 2026 season.  

With the continuing road and lot construction, a modified schedule will allow the Trek journeys to begin once again.  Treks begin operations on Saturdays, May 2nd through May 31st.  Ticket sales will be available on a week-by-week basis, with sales opening the Monday before each Saturday Trek.

Tickets are $20 each and are non-refundable.  We offer two treks per day, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Vehicle capacity is 14 passengers (with wheelchair access.) Plan on arriving 15 minutes early and each trip lasts approximately one and a half hours.  For more information on the Trek and tickets call the Friends Bookstore at 757-336-3696

Create something special with Mom this weekend.

Mother's Day Weekend Specials

Candle & wax melt $20

Mixed media art $20

Custom bracelet $15

All 3 projects $45

Time with Mom Priceless

The Refuge Trek is a program owned and operated by Friends of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with the FWS.  Trek excursions take visitors up the seven (7) mile Service Road, past the corner of the Wildlife Loop toward the Virginia/Maryland border.  This road is not open to vehicular traffic during the majority of the year and the only way visitors can view this portion of the refuge is by foot and a short distance by bike.  The Refuge Trek was paused last season due to road construction for the recreational beach relocation project.  The Friends are excited to announce that we are resuming the Trek program for the 2026 season.  

With the continuing road and lot construction, a modified schedule will allow the Trek journeys to begin once again.  Treks begin operations on Saturdays, May 2nd through May 31st.  Ticket sales will be available on a week-by-week basis, with sales opening the Monday before each Saturday Trek.

Tickets are $20 each and are non-refundable.  We offer two treks per day, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Vehicle capacity is 14 passengers (with wheelchair access.) Plan on arriving 15 minutes early and each trip lasts approximately one and a half hours.  For more information on the Trek and tickets call the Friends Bookstore at 757-336-3696

The Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence is holding their first annual Mother's Day Eve Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin' Fundraiser 

May 9th, from 4PM to 7PM, at Vaux Hall Farms in Melfa. Tickets are $75 and include all you can eat oysters, clams, whole roasted hog, beer, wine, music and some amazing raffles to enter. A lot of our clientele at the shelter are mothers and families and we would like this event to be a celebration of women, mothers, and families across the shore. 

Tickets can be found at www.givebutter.com/escadvroast.

Experience the joy, humor, and heart of Godspell live at the Island Theatre! Performed by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company, this exciting musical reimagines the life and parables of Jesus through storytelling, comedy, and an unforgettable mix of songs from pop to vaudeville. With fresh, contemporary energy and dazzling arrangements by Stephen Schwartz, this beloved show will have you laughing, reflecting, and leaving inspired.

Performances:

Saturday, May 9 7pm

Sunday, May 10 3pm - Mother's Day 

(Receive a flower for Mom!)

Tickets:

$20 Per Person at

https://events.ticketleap.com/events/lowershorepac

...or at the door the night of the show. 

Presented through special arrangement and licensed with Music Theater International (MTI).

Director: Robert Forester

Assistant Director: Jan Bellistri

Producer: Kathryn Redden