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Events for Saturday, June 20, 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.


Kiwanis Barn & Cropper Street OPEN

  • Location: Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague, Main Street and Cropper Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
  • Ends: 12:00 PM

Both Kiwanis Barn and Cropper Street Furniture Warehouse WILL BE OPEN Wednesdays and Saturdays - June, July, and August

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!

Book Signing

  • Location: Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 11:00 AM
  • Ends: 1:00 PM

Join the Chincoteague Island Library, 4077 Main Street, on Saturday, June 20 from 11am - 1pm for a My Superpower is Kindness booking signing.

Meet the Author and Book Signing

  • Location: Sundial Books, 4065 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 11:00 AM
  • Ends: 2:00 PM

Meet Author Amy Schisler at Sundial Books!  

Join us for a special author event with local favorite Amy Schisler and pick up a signed copy of her newest novel, A Place to Call Home, the prequel to her beloved Chincoteague Island trilogy.

Whether you're already a fan of Amy's Chincoteague stories or looking for your next great summer read, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet the author, chat about her books, and have your copy personally signed.

Come celebrate local literature, connect with fellow readers, and enjoy an afternoon with one of the Eastern Shore's favorite authors.

We look forward to seeing you at Sundial Books!

Pom Pom Pets Class

  • Location: Hansen's Craftory, 6448-2 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 1:00 PM
  • Ends: 5:00 PM
POM POM PETS

Create your very own pom poms and turn them into a cute little creature, multiple designs to choose from.


CANDLE MAKING EVERYDAY

Reiki Wave Paint Night

  • Location: Hansen's Craftory, 6448-2 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 6:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:00 PM

REIKI WAVE PAINT NIGHT

Join Artist Dawn Tarr-Scott and create your very own Wave of Hearts. She will guide you through the whole process. This paint night has limited space and pre-registration is required. Go to: HansensCraftory.com/workshops

Island Concert Stage

  • Location: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 7:00 PM
  • Ends: 9:00 PM

Island Concert Stage

KinnFolk

Don't miss this amazing husband and wife duo performing traditional and original Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sea shanties and working songs, to traditional tunes and Old Time favorites, KinnFolk's fresh take on classics blends seamlessly with their original compositions.

$15 adults, $5 for under 18 - Buy tickets at H&H Pharmacy or online

Cash bar with beer, wine, soft drinks

Doors open at 6:30 pm


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