Chincoteague Annual Events 2009

For more information- call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
757-336-6161 or email to pony

 
2nd Annual Bridal & Prom Expo - January 11, 2009
12 noon - 4 pm
Call 757-336-0614 for more information 

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL --- April 4 & 5, 2009
Chincoteague Center’s 2nd Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & 8th Annual Spring Craft Show

*EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL– April 10 & 11, 2009
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits.  Sales, contests, and auction.

2nd SATURDAY ART STROLL --- April thru December, 2009
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.  Call (757) 336-5636.

41st  ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – May 6, 2009
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.

15th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION –
May 9, 2009
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.

THE BLESSING OF THE FLEET – May 24, 2009
Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park.  For details, call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.

84th  ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL – 
July 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.  July 27-August 1

OLD-FASHIONED FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT CARNIVAL GROUNDS – 
July 4, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague---Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m. 

22nd  ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL –
July 24-26, 2009
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music—at Chincoteague Center—(757) 824-3868.

84th  ANNUAL PONY SWIM & AUCTION – July 29 & 30, 2009
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer  Fire Co. The Swim & Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July. For more information call (757) 336-6161.

CHINCOTEAGUE DECOY CARVER’S ASSOC. DECOY SHOW – 
Sept. 5 & 6, 2009
Local carvers display their work.  Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm.  Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

*37th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL – October 10, 2009
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today (757) 336-6161. VISA & MC.

10th ANNUAL CHILI & CHOWDER COOKOFF – October 17, 2009
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEK – November 21-29, 2009
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs.  Call (757)-336-6122. 

23rd  ANNUAL DEBORAH WATERFOWL SHOW/AUCTION – 
November 27-28, 2009
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.

*CHINCOTEAGUE OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE – Dec. 5, 2009
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.

*Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.


 
 
 
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