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Events for Saturday, July 18, 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.


Misty's Birthday Party

  • Location: Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, 6733 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 2:00 PM
  • Ends: 4:00 PM

Come Celebrate with Us! 

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce and Chincoteague Pony Drill Team will celebrate Misty's 80th Birthday on July 18 from 2pm - 4pm.

This event is free and open to the public.

FAMILY FUN PRESENTED BY THE CHINCOTEAGUE PONY DRILL TEAM
Meet Misty III, descendant of Misty - See Misty’s Ember perform tricks
Crafts & Games for all - Sing Happy Birthday while Misty III eats a special birthday cake
Kendy Allen will autograph her children’s books about Misty’s descendants

LEARN ABOUT THE BEEBE RANCH
Museum of Chincoteague Island will offer information about the Beebe Ranch, Misty books and merchandise, and raffle.

SWEET TREATS & REFRESHMENTS