Events Calendar

American Legion Riders Post 159
2nd Annual Flounder Fishing Tournament
5/16/2026 - 5/17/2026
Entry Fee $20.00

Pre-Register at the Post Thurs & Fri 3–7pm

Registration 5/16 7am–9am
Curtis Merritt Harbor
Memorial Park Boat ramp
American Legion Boat ramp

Weigh In
Capt. Steve’s Bait & Tackle
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 3pm
Fishing in Virginia waters only

Prizes awarded at the Legion at 4pm
1st: largest fish by weight
2nd: largest fish by weight
3rd: largest by weight

All proceeds help support Local scholarships

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.

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

Did you serve, in any capacity, in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, or Space Force? Come learn about benefits available to you AND be counted - an accurate count of veterans on the Shore is needed for advocacy efforts!

Hey Friends We are gearing up for a fun day and hope to see you all!!  Now, remember a couple of years ago when we had our ladder truck fundraiser dinner?  Well, this day is replacing that.  We will be selling great food, our 2026 shirts, and we’ll be having a silent auction with some very unique items. Equipment demos and photo opportunities with your favorite firefighters!  And, do you also remember me asking for gift certificates for our two give-aways?  Here I am again………asking!  We have two events a year that I humbly ask for gift certificates; this “Meet your Fire Company Day” and our Pony Penning Raffle that we give away the last night of the carnival.   Please, will you donate two gift certificates?  $20, $50, $75 or more?  Whatever you feel comfy with to help us to continue to serve our community.  You can reach out to me, and I’ll gladly pick them up & give you a tax deductible receipt in return!  Thank you again and hope to see you May 16th!! From Mayor Denise Bowden

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

Where: Hansen's Craftory 6448-2 Maddox

Blvd, Chincoteague Va

May 16,2026 6:00pm

Bring your beach chair or yoga mat, and lay back to experience the sound waves of seven crystal singing bowls, clearing your chakras and aligning your nervous system.

The sounds have been known to assist with lowering stress, cortisol, bring on relaxation, mental clarity. improved mood, and sleep. Promote chakra clearing with Reiki energy, rebalances bodies energy, shifts brain waves to calm state, stimulates the nervous system, and eases tension and lowering blood pressure.

Free to all

Donations accepted

[email protected]

Enjoy live music in an intimate setting.

The Island Concert Stage features genres from Classical to Bluegrass, Rock, Folk and Jazz. Performances begin at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Admission price varies.  A cash bar serves beer, wine and soft drinks.

For more information: https://www.chincoteaguechamber.com/business-type/directory/detail/chincoteague-cultural-alliance

The Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street, presents movies at their art deco performing arts center on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm.

Beer and wine cash bar.