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Events for Saturday, October 03, 2026

Davy's Birthday Celebration &Southern Herd Spring Round-Up FUNdraiser Cruise

  • Location: Curtis Merritt Harbor, 2246 Curtis Merritt Harbor Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 6:30 AM
  • Ends: 9:00 AM

Please join us in celebrating Davy's 7th birthday (DOB 9/26/19) 🥳 while enjoying friendly fellowship watching the Northern Herd fall roundup 🤠 from the water! Your $70 donation will include a chance to win a raffle, a light breakfast, birthday cake and drinks (BYOB is 👌 too). 😋🥐🥂☕

Special thanks to Daisey's Island Cruises and their gracious generosity, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the therapy farm and will be used toward the daily care of our resident therapists. We look forward to spending some time with you on the Martha Lou and appreciate your support! The boat will leave the harbor promptly at 6:30am, or sooner if everyone is aboard, so we don't miss any of the live action!

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.


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 

                 ALSO AT THE MARKET on Saturday, October 31, 10 am-12:30 pm
                 SPOOKY SPECTACLE
                 Featuring: Trick or Treat with Vendors, Pumpkin Decorating • Apple Relay Race • Corn Hole
                 Game & Prizes • 11 am Costume Contest & Parade (dogs included)
                 Come in Costume & Be Ready to Get Spooky!

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

Halloween in Whoville

  • Location: Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
  • Starts: 11:00 AM
  • Ends: 4:00 PM

The Museum will be full of Halloween magic and Grinchy surprises every Saturday in October.

Annual Jeep Jam

  • Location: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort, 6742 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 2:00 PM
  • Ends: 6:00 PM

🚙💗 JEEP JAM IS COMING! 💗🚙

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island for our 7th Annual Jeep Jam!

Come out for an exciting day filled with Jeeps, vendors, raffles, community fun, and more—all while supporting the wonderful work of Women Supporting Women. 💕

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026

⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM

📍 Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

🎟️ Jeep Registration: $20

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to the public!

🏕️ SPECIAL CAMPING OFFER!

Guests staying at Jellystone Park™ who register for Jeep Jam can pay for Friday night and receive Saturday night FREE!

🌟 A special thank-you to our wonderful sponsor, OC Local Jeep Society, for helping us make this event possible and supporting such an important cause!

Invite your friends, gather your Jeep crew, and help us spread the word. Let’s come together, make big things happen, and show our support for this incredible charity!

American Legion Meatloaf Dinner

  • Location: American Legion Post #159, 4023 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 2333
  • Starts: 5:00 PM
  • Ends: 7:00 PM

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #159

Meatloaf Dinner
Served with
Mashed Potatoes,
Corn, Roll & Dessert
$10.00 per Dinner

Dine In or Carry Out
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5pm—7pm


No Call-Ins or Pre-Orders
For Members and Signed in Guests

Movies at Island Theatre

  • Location: Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
  • Starts: 7:00 PM
  • Ends: 9:00 PM

The Chincoteague Island Arts Organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, incorporated in Virginia in December 2011. CIAO was created to save, utilize and maintain the vintage Island Theatre as a performing arts center for Chincoteague, offering a unique downtown venue for films and events.

Now beautifully restored, the Island Theatre Performing Arts Center (formerly the Island Roxy), offers recent and classic films as well as concerts, plays and all kinds of other entertainment. The theater aims to please the local community and visitors alike with a diverse selection of exciting events! 

Beer and wine cash bar.