Summer on Chincoteague means BINGO! 🎉 Throughout July, explore the island and enjoy Bingo in a new way! Purchase your Photo Bingo Board for $10, find the 24 designated squares, and submit your pictures to earn entries into our drawing for a $100 gift card. 

Sales open on July 1, and all proceeds support The Island Community House's year-round programs. 

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Photo Bingo Scavenger Hunt FAQ

Q: How do I get my Photo Bingo Board?
A: Once you register online for $10, you'll receive an email with your Photo Bingo Board and instructions on how to submit your photos. Or you can purchase in person during program hours, July 7–23.

Q: Do I need to go anywhere that costs money or requires admission?
A: No, all squares can be found in free-to-visit places or photographed in public spaces.

Q: Can I participate alone or in a team?
A: Include as many people as you'd like to help hunt and take pictures! Keep in mind that only the person who registered will have entries in the drawing.

Q: How many entries for the $100 gift card can I get?
A: You get 1 entry for registering, plus 1 for each photo you submit, plus 1 for each bingo you complete. That's up to 37 entries for a complete blackout!

Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company parade South Herd ponies on the reverse Parade Route so they can swim back to Assateague Island until next year.

The ponies will follow the same parade route as Wednesday but will not rest when they arrive in the marsh. They will swim immediately back to Assateague Island, until next year. 

The North Herd ponies were trailered back Thursday afternoon after the auction.

The Swim Back normally takes place about two hours after Wednesday's swim time. Please check back for final details.

Learn more about Pony Swim HERE - including the Official Pony Swim Guide with helpful hints, full schedule of events, updated maps and logistics, tips for getting the most out of the week, and details on security measures, road closures, trolley schedule, and shuttle stops.

This information is verified by and provided in partnership between the Town of Chincoteague, Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, and Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.

PLEASE NOTE: No pets or emotional support animals are permitted on Pony Express trolleys, on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, at Veteran's Memorial Park, or at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. Service animals specifically trained to aid a disabled person are permitted. 

Island Community House, 6246 Mumford Street, will host a Walking Group on Fridays.

Meet at the Island Community House and walk a loop beginning downtown along Robert Reed Waterfront Park, turning down Church Street, Willow Street, and back up Mumford Street to finish at the Island Community House. Wear walking shoes and comfortable clothing and bring water.

Free and open to the public.

To learn more, visit islandcommunityhouse.org

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!

The Captain Timothy Hill House, 5122 Main Street, is the story of an unexpected journey, and proof that you can’t judge a book by its cover.  Who would have expected that a rare piece of American architectural history was hiding beneath the dilapidated structure sitting on Main Street on Chincoteague Island, Virginia? 

The house was uncovered to find a construction of log planks with full dovetail joints at the corners, historic interior details that aroused curiosity, and sailing ships carved into the exterior of the logs. Investigations uncovered that this construction was a style brought to the New World in the 1600’s by Northern Europeans.

The house was built circa 1800 at a time when Chincoteague Island was transforming itself from pastureland into a community of homes and farms. The Captain Timothy Hill House represents the only known survivor of these early homes and is also only one of two known buildings still standing in Virginia that was built to have a wooden chimney...surprisingly common in the day!  After much research and restoration, its historical significance is now here for all to see.

The house was listed on The Virginia Landmarks Register and The National Register of Historic Places in 2011. 

But there is still the mystery of who carved those early ships into those logs?  Now fully restored, this unique house is a wonderful place to visit to catch a glimpse of life in a time gone by.

Summer Hours are Fridays from 1pm - 3pm 

A docent is on site, when the house is open, to tell visitors about the architecture & history of the house.

Admission is free but donations are graciously accepted.

Chair Yoga • $20

Fridays, 4–4:45pm
Explore the benefits of a chair Yoga class. Ideal for beginners, seniors, or those with limited ability.
For payment, please bring cash or pay via Venmo.

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 101st Annual Carnival on July 2-4, 10-11, 24-25, and 27-31, August 1, 2026 from 6pm - 10pm nightly!

Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.

Ride tickets will be $1.50 each, 20 tickets for $25, 30 tickets for $35, 40 tickets for $45, and 50 tickets for $55

July 2- Opening night starts at 6:00pm

July 4 - Fireworks at 9:15 (inclement weather date July 11th at 9:30) 

July 24 - Neptune Raffle Ticket Sales Begin - Raffle tickets for King or Queen Neptune, the first pony not already designated as a buyback pony to come ashore on Chincoteague Pony Swim day, will be on sale at the Information Stand at the Carnival Grounds! Tickets are a $1 each, no matter how many tickets are purchased. Limited tickets are sold, so purchase yours before they sell out.  

July 29 - Neptune Raffle Drawing - Will take place Wednesday night at approximately 7:30pm at the band stand. Please note, this is the ONLY raffle that you MUST be present to win!

All proceeds of the carnival benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. ATM on site and credit cards are accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: No pets or emotional support animals are permitted on the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds, even in your vehicle. Service animals specifically trained to aid a disabled person are permitted. 

The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction always held on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July! Learn more here.

Join Us for Storytelling!

STORYTELLING

Share a story or just enjoy listening!

Friday, June 26, 7 pm

This month's theme:

Summer Solstice/Out of This World

Friday, July 31, 7 pm

This month's theme: Pony/Pet/Tails/Tales

Free admission • Cash Bar • Doors open at 6:30

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

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.