CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND 2010 EVENTS
EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL– April 2 & 3, 2010
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL --- April 10 & 11, 2010
Chincoteague Center’s 3rd Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & 8th Annual Spring Craft Show. Let’s celebrate spring together at the Flower, Home & Garden Show combined with Chincoteague’s 8th annual Spring Craft Show. more info...
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 – July 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.
OLD-FASHIONED FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT CARNIVAL GROUNDS – July 3, 2010
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague---Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m.
23rd ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – July 23-25, 2010
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music—at Chincoteague 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.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
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 WEEKEND – November 25-28, 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.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
