CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND 2009 EVENTS
The following are some of the most popular events held on Chincoteague Island. For more infornation about an event click the link provided.
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL --- April 4 & 5, 2009
Chincoteague Center’s 2nd 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...
EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL– April 10 & 11, 2009
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
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, 27-August 1
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.
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.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
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.
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce (757) 336- 6161
