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Chincoteague Island Upcoming Events |
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May 5, 2012 Chincoteague Seafood Festival "Little Neck" clams, oysters, fish and a variety of sides will be featured the first Saturday in May at Tom's Cove Park from noon to 4 p.m. Beer may be purchased separately and soft drinks are included in the ticket price. Live entertainment will play for your listening enjoyment all afternoon. The festival provides a venue to sample the best-of-the-best local seafood. Click here for more information or to purhcase tickets. |
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May 5, 2012 Museum of Chincoteague Island Hosts First Annual 5x5 Art Show A Cinco de Mayo celebration and a very special art sale to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Celebration outside starts at 5 p.m. Admission $5--Cash bar with margaritas and cervesa/food by Bill's Restaurant/Mariachi music by Three Sheets Art show opens inside at 5:55 p.m.---no preview---all original works by artists and artisans---all art sized 5 inches by 5 inches and priced at $55 each. All proceeds benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Click here for details. |
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May 11 - 20, 2012 Capt. Bob's Flounder King Tournament Capt. Bob's Marina Flounder King Tournament. Last Year over 134 anglers - 1st place was $1400.00! Calcuttas, Cash prizes, awesome t-shirt. Interested, visit www.captbobsmarina.net for more information. |
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May 11 - 20, 2012 Captain Steve's Flounder Tournament Just in time for the Spring Flounder run. Cash, Pig Roast, T-Shirts, Prizes, Bragging Rights. Click here for more information. |
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May 12, 2012 18th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration Held at The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities to herald the spring migration of waterfowl. Visit for more information. |
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May 12, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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May 12, 2012 Mother Earth Day Festival The Mother Earth Day Festival happens each spring on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend. The Festival is an eco-friendly event with educational tips for 'green' living, recycled art, lively music and vendors with recycled or environmentally conscious goods. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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May 26, 2012 Acoustic Music Series concert featuring Big Wide Grin The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outstanding professional musicians performing Celtic, folk, blues, old time and other acoustic styles. All Acoustic Music Concerts are held at the Senior Center on Church street and most showtimes are 7:30pm. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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May 27, 2012 Blessing of the Fleet Held at Robert Reed Waterfront Park to offer blessings for a productive commercial and recreational boating season. Local flavor. |
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May 27, 2012 Music at the Dock with Three Sheets Music @ the Dock is a series of public concerts performed in Robert Reed Park along the Waterfront in Downtown Chincoteague. The concerts are FREE and each presents a different style of music. Bring a chair or blanket and sit on the lawn or listen from your boat docked on the waterfront. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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June 9, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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June 9, 2012 'Save The Beach' Benefit Concert with Roadside Cafe' Concert starts at 7 p.m. at the Chincoteague Center. Call 757-336-3030 or visit www.IslandBlueGrass.com for more information. |
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June 28, 2012 Summer Cinema Series Film American Graffiti The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outdoor films films in Robert Reed Park during the summer. Films are FREE to the public and shown at dusk on the big screen. Bring your chair or blanket and relax under the stars. Popcorn and snowcones available at old fashioned prices. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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June 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28, August 3-4, 2012 87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival Rides, games, food and lots of small town fun! Opens at 7 p.m. each night. |
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June 30, 2012 Music @ the Dock with Salisbury Brassworks Music @ the Dock is a series of public concerts performed in Robert Reed Park along the Waterfront in Downtown Chincoteague. The concerts are FREE and each presents a different style of music. Bring a chair or blanket and sit on the lawn or listen from your boat docked on the waterfront. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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July 7, 2012 Independence Day Celebration Fireworks at 10 p.m. at the carnival. |
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July 12, 2012 Summer Cinema Series Film The Last Starfighter The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outdoor films films in Robert Reed Park during the summer. Films are FREE to the public and shown at dusk on the big screen. Bring your chair or blanket and relax under the stars. Popcorn and snowcones available at old fashioned prices. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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July 14, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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July 20-22, 2012 25th Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival Held at the Chincoteague Center---arts, crafts, food, music and lots of blueberries!!!! |
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July 25 & 26, 2012 87th Annual Pony Swim & Auction Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Visit our Pony Swim Guide for more information. |
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July 26, 2012 Summer Cinema Series Film The Incredibles The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outdoor films films in Robert Reed Park during the summer. Films are FREE to the public and shown at dusk on the big screen. Bring your chair or blanket and relax under the stars. Popcorn and snowcones available at old fashioned prices. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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June 28, 2012 Music @ the Dock with Proverbs Reggae Band Music @ the Dock is a series of public concerts performed in Robert Reed Park along the Waterfront in Downtown Chincoteague. The concerts are FREE and each presents a different style of music. Bring a chair or blanket and sit on the lawn or listen from your boat docked on the waterfront. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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August 4, 2012 Music @ the Dock with Interesting Monsters Music @ the Dock is a series of public concerts performed in Robert Reed Park along the Waterfront in Downtown Chincoteague. The concerts are FREE and each presents a different style of music. Bring a chair or blanket and sit on the lawn or listen from your boat docked on the waterfront. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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August 9, 2012 Summer Cinema Series Film Grosse Point Blank The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outdoor films films in Robert Reed Park during the summer. Films are FREE to the public and shown at dusk on the big screen. Bring your chair or blanket and relax under the stars. Popcorn and snowcones available at old fashioned prices. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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August 11, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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August 23, 2012 Summer Cinema Series Film Singing in the Rain The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outdoor films films in Robert Reed Park during the summer. Films are FREE to the public and shown at dusk on the big screen. Bring your chair or blanket and relax under the stars. Popcorn and snowcones available at old fashioned prices. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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September 1 & 2, 2012 Chincoteague Decoy Carvers' & Artists' Association Decoy Show The second decoy show of the year typically held Labor Day weekend at The Chincoteague Center. Call 410-546-1635 for more information. |
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September 7 - 9, 2012 Plein Air Art Event The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance sponsors the annual Plein Air Art Event each fall that culminates in an exhibition and sale of paintings on the second Saturday of September. “Plein Air” is a French term that means painting in the open air, working directly from the landscape as it appears at that moment. More than forty artists from many states paint for two days throughout Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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September 8, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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September 14-16, 2012 Square Dance Square-up Square Dance Square-up at The Chincoteague Center. Call 757-467-2557 or email bobw12@cox.net for more information. |
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September 29, 2012 Acoustic Music Series concert featuring North Sea Gas The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outstanding professional musicians performing Celtic, folk, blues, old time and other acoustic styles. All Acoustic Music Concerts are held at the Senior Center on Church street and most showtimes are 7:30pm. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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September 29, 2012 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Bridge to Assateague Island Ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. Stay tuned for more details or visit www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco for more information. |
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October 6, 2012 40th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival All you can eat oysters & much more. Visit www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.com for more details or to order tickets. This is a sell-out event each year...get your tickets early!! |
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October 13, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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October 20, 2012 13th Annual Chili Chowder Cook Off Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association and held in the Robert Reed Waterfront Park. Come hungry. Arts, crafts, music and lots of good chili and chowder!!! |
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October 27, 2012 Acoustic Music Series concert featuring Ken Bloom The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outstanding professional musicians performing Celtic, folk, blues, old time and other acoustic styles. All Acoustic Music Concerts are held at the Senior Center on Church street and most showtimes are 7:30pm. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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November 3, 2012 "Chin-dig!" The Chincoteague Island Family YMCA benefit event, a hootin', hollerin' western-themed event with art and decoy auction, dinner and dancing. More details to come...stay tuned!! |
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November 10, 2012 Second Saturday Art Stroll Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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November 10, 2012 Acoustic Music Series concert featuring Classical Ensemble - Chamber Music The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents outstanding professional musicians performing Celtic, folk, blues, old time and other acoustic styles. All Acoustic Music Concerts are held at the Senior Center on Church street and most showtimes are 7:30pm. Visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org for more information. |
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November 17, 2012 Mayor's Ball Mayor's Ball at The Chincoteague Center at 7 p.m. Call Sherri at 757-336-3114 for more information. |
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November 22-25, 2012 Assateague Island Waterfowl Weekend Celebration Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge holds Open House and offers special events and programs to mark the fall migration of waterfowl to the refuge. Visit www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco for more information. |
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November 23 & 24, 2012 26th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction The last decoy show of the year for Chicnoteague carvers and artists. Come do your Christmas Shopping at the Chincoteague Combined School at 4586 Main St. |
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November 24, 2012 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. in Robert Reed Waterfront Park. |
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December 1, 2012 Annual Holiday House Tour Annual Holiday House Tour from Noon to 4 p.m. Stay tuned here for details. |
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December 1, 2012 Old-fashioned Christmas Parade Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore and of course a special visit from Santa. Parade kicks off at 7:00 p.m. |
