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November 24 - January 2, 2024
Christmas Manor comes to life!
Don't miss this spectacular display of Christmas Magic that kicks off the season... Enjoy the view of Saint Nicks Summer get away right here on Chincoteague Island, all decked out for the holidays! How do those elves do it? Drive thru and follow the string of lights to exit (Williams Lane). Runs Nightly Friday, November 24th through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. From 5pm to 11pm.
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: 7150 Piney Island Road Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
December 8 - December 9, 2023
Christmas Tree Village
Christmas Tree Village will return with crafts for the children and a special visit from the North Pole. You don't want to miss this event!
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 7125 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: Museum of Chincoteague Island
December 16, 2023
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Cookie Sale
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Cookie Sale
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 6309 Church Street Chincoteague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE CULTURAL ALLIANCE
December 20, 2023
Santa Visiting Chincoteague Island - North Side
Catch Santa Claus going thru the NORTH side of the Island on Wednesday, December 20th! Santa will be on the Chincoteague Island Fire Truck. Keep an eye out for his arrival! Church Street will be the dividing line... Santa will begin each night at the NEW Firehouse on Deep Hole Rd!
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: North Side of Chincoteague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
December 21, 2023
Santa Visiting Chincoteague Island - South Side
Catch Santa Claus going thru the SOUTH side of the Island on Wednesday, December 21th! Santa will be on the Chincoteague Island Fire Truck. Keep an eye out for his arrival! Church Street will be the dividing line... Santa will begin each night at the NEW Firehouse on Deep Hole Rd!
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: North Side of Chincoteague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
December 31, 2023
Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade
The Pony Island Horseshoe Drop is an end of year celebration that culminates in a promenade of crazy costumes just before the countdown to the stroke of midnight. That's when the lighted horseshoe drops just in time to ring in the New Year!
It's not Swarovski Crystal...but it does sparkle!
Wear your favorite costume or just be a spectator
This year's theme is: Saltwater Cowboy Shenanigans
It's our heritage. We are after all the home of the World-Famous Saltwater Cowboys.
To become totally immersed in the oddest of silly visual spectacles, you should head for the Downtown Waterfront Park around 11:00PM.
Prizes will be awarded in various categories
Bring your camera to capture the spectacle, dress warm, wear a hat and gloves for sure, and comfortable shoes so you can shimmy and dance to the beat, but most importantly; bring family and friends with you to enjoy the grand fun that is all Chincoteague Island!
Time: 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Robert Reed Downtown Park Chincoteague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA - CHINCOTEAGUECHRISTMAS.COM
January 1, 2024
New Years Day - Polar Pony Plunge
Surf's Up! Hang Ten, Catch a Wave, or Take a Dip, or whatever floats your boat.
Dress up, dress silly, or wear mittens and a scarf, just be the first on the first!
Nothing can compare to the invigorating feeling you get by plunging into the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean! It really is an awesome experience. There will be lots of fun all around. Plungers are encouraged to dress up in the zaniest, craziest costume they can come up with!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Assateague Island, VA Beach
Sponsor: CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA - CHINCOTEAGUECHRISTMAS.COM
June 28 - June 29, 2024
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 99th Annual Carnival on June 28-29, July 4-6, 19-20, and 22-27, 2024 from 7pm - 11pm nightly!
Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.
June 28- Opening night ceremony at 6:30pm
July 4 - Fireworks at 10pm
All proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. No pets are allowed on the carnival grounds - even in your vehicle. Service animals permitted. ATM on site.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 4 - July 6, 2024
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 99th Annual Carnival on June 28-29, July 4-6, 19-20, and 22-27, 2024 from 7pm - 11pm nightly!
Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.
June 28- Opening night ceremony at 6:30pm
July 4 - Fireworks at 10pm
All proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. No pets are allowed on the carnival grounds - even in your vehicle. Service animals permitted. ATM on site.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 19 - July 20, 2024
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 99th Annual Carnival on June 28-29, July 4-6, 19-20, and 22-27, 2024 from 7pm - 11pm nightly!
Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.
June 28- Opening night ceremony at 6:30pm
July 4 - Fireworks at 10pm
All proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. No pets are allowed on the carnival grounds - even in your vehicle. Service animals permitted. ATM on site.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 20, 2024
South Herd Roundup
The "Saltwater Cowboys" will ride out to the southern end of Assateague Island to herd the more than 50 ponies (adults and foals) inhabiting this part of the island into the Southern Corral on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The public may come view the arrival of the ponies at the Southern Corral on Beach Road. The ponies will be here Saturday through Tuesday for photos and viewing.
PLEASE NOTE: Pets are not permitted on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: South Herd Corral, Woodland Trail Parking Lot, Assateague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 21, 2024
North Herd Roundup
The "Saltwater Cowboys" will ride across the northern end of Assateague Island, VA to herd between 100-150 ponies (adults and foals) inhabiting this part of the island into the Northern Corral on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. This event is not open to the public for the safety of the ponies and people.
PLEASE NOTE: Pets are not permitted on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 6:00 AM
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 22 - July 27, 2024
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company will host their 99th Annual Carnival on June 28-29, July 4-6, 19-20, and 22-27, 2024 from 7pm - 11pm nightly!
Food, Fun, Games, Raffles & Attractions for the Entire Family - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase including oyster and clam fritter, soft crab, crab cake, and fish sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pony fries, soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, caramel corn, and more. Rides and games for all ages. Live entertainment on the band stage. Try your luck at Bingo too.
June 28- Opening night ceremony at 6:30pm
July 4 - Fireworks at 10pm
All proceeds benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. No pets are allowed on the carnival grounds - even in your vehicle. Service animals permitted. ATM on site.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 22, 2024
Beach Walk
North meets south when the "Saltwater Cowboys" release the North Herd of Chincoteague Ponies at daybreak and walk them along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean to join the South Herd ponies in the South Corral.
It is advised to be at Assateague Island National Seashore by 6am for parking purposes. Assateague Island opens at 5am. Bring your beach gear and stay for the day or walk behind the ponies to the corral and visit awhile. Bikers and hikers may access the beach via Swan Cove Trail.
PLEASE NOTE: Pets are not permitted on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 6:00 AM
Location: Assateague Island National Seashore, 8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 23, 2024
Vet Checks and Buyback Pony Selection
Watch at the Chincoteague ponies receive their vet checks. Parking will be available at or around the Woodland Trail parking lot.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: South Herd Corral, Woodland Trail Parking Lot, Assateague Island, VA
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 24, 2024
99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim
The 99th Annual Pony Swim will take place at slack tide, which will be between the approx. hours of 7:00am - 1:00pm. A narrowed down time will be announced closer to the event.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7470 Memorial Park Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 25, 2024
99th Annual Pony Auction
The 99th Annual Pony Auction will take place at the Carnival grounds, 3648 Main Street, beginning at 8am.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
July 26, 2024
Pony Swim Back
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company parade South Herd ponies on the reverse Parade Route so they can swim back to Assateague Island until next year. The ponies will not rest when they arrive in the marsh but swim immediately. The time of the swim back is tide dependent and will be announced when the event gets closer. The North Herd ponies are trailered back to Assateague Thursday afternoon after the auction.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Time: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 7470 Memorial Park Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Sponsor: CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
