Chincoteague Annual Events 2010

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

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL --- April 10th & 11th, 2010  
Held at the Chincoteague Community Center.  The Daffodil Festival is the Eastern Shore of Virginia's only Flower, Home, Garden and 9th annual spring art &crafts show.

EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL– April 2 & 3, 2010   
At the Chincoteague Combined School.  4586 Main Street – Chincoteague Island, VA.

2nd SATURDAY ART STROLL --- April thru December, 2010
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.  Call (757) 336-5636.

42nd ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL – May 5, 2010
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.

16th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION –
May 8, 2010
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.

THE BLESSING OF THE FLEET – May 30, 2010
Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park.  For details, call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.

85th  ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL  
1-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 26-31, August 6-7, 2010
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 3, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague-Carnival Grounds at 10:00 pm

23rd  ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 
July 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2010.  
The Blueberry Festival is a midsummer celebration of nature's tastiest and most healthy gift-the blueberry.  It is also the Largest Fine Arts and Crafts event on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is held at the Chincoteague Community Center.  (757) 824-3868.

85th  ANNUAL PONY SWIM & AUCTION – July 28 & 29, 2010
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. 4 & 5, 2010
Local carvers display their work.  Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm.  Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.

38th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL – October 9, 2010
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today (757) 336-6161. VISA & MC.

11th ANNUAL CHILI & CHOWDER COOKOFF – October 16, 2010
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEK – November 20-28, 2010
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs.  Call (757)-336-6122. 

24th  ANNUAL DEBORAH WATERFOWL SHOW/AUCTION – 
November 26-27, 2010
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.

CHINCOTEAGUE OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE – Dec. 4, 2010
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa..


 
 
 
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