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Events for Saturday, June 06, 2026

Chincoteague Island Farmers and Artisans Market

  • Location: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
  • Ends: 1:00 PM

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

Kid Art on the Porch

  • Location: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
  • Ends: 1:00 PM

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.


Assateague Lighthouse OPEN for Climbing

  • Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 3:30 PM

Starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend climb the 175 steps of the lighthouse and observe the beautiful nature and wildlife in a new way!

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