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Events for Sunday, May 17, 2026

American Legion Riders Post 159 Annual Flounder Fishing Tournament

  • Location: Curtis Merritt Harbor, 2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 12:01 AM
  • Ends: 3:00 PM

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

Gyotaku Fish Printing Workshop

  • Location: Hansen's Craftory, 6448-2 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 4:00 PM
  • Ends: 6:00 PM

GYOTAKU FISH PRINTING WORKSHOP

Limited Seating
Includes Matted Print
Locally Caught

Book your spot today

Pirate, Legend, and Lore Tour

  • Location: Historic Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
  • Starts: 7:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:45 PM

Fun! Fun! Fun! 

Our evening Pirate, Legend and Lore tour is fun and factual! Learn about Chincoteague’s link to piracy, sunken ships off our shores, a tragic death that leads to a ghost story and so much more about this fascinating little island! 

All tours start at 7:00pm 

These are walking tours in the historic downtown, with several places to sit along the way, 1/2 mile at a leisurely pace, 

Call or text for more information or to secure your spot! 

757-894-1953