Events Calendar

Take home treasures and treats to support the Island Community House! 
Please no clothing/shoes, books, or furniture
Accepting item donations May 20-21 from 10am-4pm. Please no clothing/shoes, books, or furniture.

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

Join the Sons of the American Legion for a Memorial Day BBQ on Saturday, May 23 from 11am until sold out at the Chincoteague American Legion Post 159, 4023 Main Street.

BBQ chicken, smoked pulled pork, potato salad, and baked beans and cole slaw. $10/plate. 

Members and signed-in guests only.

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 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.