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Events for Saturday, September 19, 2026

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.


POW MIA Memorial Car Show

  • Location: Chincoteague Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
  • Ends: 2:00 PM

POW MIA Memorial Car Show, will be hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 159 Chincoteague, VA on September 19 at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, from 9am - 2pm.

Registration is $15/vehicle. Top 25 & Best in Show trophies. First 50 receive a dash plaque.

4 motorcycle trophies sponsored by American Legion Riders 159

Free for the public to attend.

We hope you will join us for a great day supporting veterans and remembering those who have yet to come home. 

CALL FOR VENDORS: 

Do you have a food truck, unique art or craft, do direct sales, or just want to promote your business or organization? The POW MIA Memorial Car Show is looking for vendors to join us on September 19 from 9am - 2pm at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. 

Not only will you get to enjoy the sights and sounds of amazing classic cars and vehicles from across the Shore, but you will have an excellent opportunity to showcase your business!   

Vendors spaces are $35 and offer a 10x10 area. Food trucks will be given needed space. Spaces are on a first come, first serve basis, so contact Will at 443-569-9002 to reserve yours today. 

Follow the POW MIA Memorial Car Show on Facebook to learn more about the event, sponsors, and vendors!!

We look forward to you joining us!

Health and Safety Fair at Captain's Cove

  • Location: Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club, 3323 Dock Court, Greenbackville, VA 23356
  • Starts: 9:00 AM
  • Ends: 12:00 PM

HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR FREE EVENT!

Healthy People - Stronger Community

CONNECT • LEARN • STAY SAFE

-HEALTH SCREENINGS

-COMMUNITY RESOURCES

-WELLNESS INFORMATION

-SAFETY EDUCATION

-A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

VENDORS WILL INCLUDE:

Accomack County - Environmental Programs

Eastern Shore Community Services Board

Eastern Shore Rural Health

Accomack County Representatives

Greenbackville/Captain’s Cove Mosquito Control Commission

Holly's Holistic Health

American Red Cross

Riverside Health System

Riverside Home Health & Hospice

Riverside Hospice Care

Shore Health & Rehabilitation

Snow Hill Dental

US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Virginia Department of Veteran Services

Worcester County 50+ Center

Commonwealth Senior Living - Eastern Shore

Plus More!



Fall in Love with VA

  • Location: Virginia Welcome Center at New Church, 3420 Lankford Highway, New Church, VA 23415
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 2:00 PM

Join the New Church Welcome Center for their annual Fall in love with Virginia Event.

Giveaways, raffles, and information!

International Observe the Moon Celebration

  • Location: NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center, Building J-20, 175 Chincoteague Road, Wallops Island, VA 23337
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 12:00 PM

Join us for a daytime celebration of International Observe the Moon Night, a worldwide event that invites people to learn about, appreciate, and observe our nearest celestial neighbor. While the Moon may be best known for lighting up the night sky, there's plenty to explore during the day! Discover facts about the Moon, explore NASA's lunar missions and plans for lunar exploration, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Plus, get a close up look at a piece of lunar history — our Moon rock collected by NASA astronaut Jack Schmitt during the 1972 Apollo 17 mission!

Port of Call Dinner Cruise

  • Location: Museum of Chincoteague Island, 7125 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 5:00 PM
  • Ends: 7:00 PM

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT BUT BE SURE TO CHECK OUT Our Murder Mystery Dinner on October 24th

Port of Call Dinner Cruise

Join us for an incredible evening on the Martha Lou! We will stop at various ports of call to sample an assortment of Island cuisine and traditional fare, while enjoying stories from the Revolutionary War era, honoring its 250th anniversary. BYOB

Saturday, September 19th, 5pm departure

Leaving promptly from Curtis Merritt Harbor, please arrive by 4:30

$65 pp

Seating is Limited

Sponsored by Daisey's Island Cruises

Observe the Moon

  • Location: Robert Reed Downtown Park, 4083 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 8:15 PM
  • Ends: 9:15 PM

Get ready to blast off! Join the Chincoteague Island Library and Solar System Ambassador Daniel McGill for a special Observe the Moon event. This program is perfect for curious people of all ages, anyone who loves to explore, learn, and look up at the night sky.

This event is rain or shine. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, activities will move inside the Chincoteague Island Library.