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 See the
Events section for more
information on these
and other events.
The 2009 Pony
Swim and Auction
will take place July 29 and July 30, 2009
Entry Form for the Chincoteague
Christmas Parade
December 6, 2008
Click here for
the form (Microsoft Word Format)
 Town
of Chincoteague
100th Anniversary Celebration
Welcome to Chincoteague Island, Virginia's only resort island, world
famous for our oysters, clams, fishing, and the Chincoteague ponies.
Chincoteague is a quiet family resort at the gateway to the
Assateague National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge. The Town of Chincoteague will be celebrating our 100th
Anniversary during 2008. Many special events will be held throughout
the year to help us celebrate this historic event. There is no
better time for you to visit Chincoteague than during this 100th
Anniversary year. Please visit the Town of Chincoteague website (www.chincoteague-va.gov)
or the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce website for annual and
anniversary events. I look forward to meeting each of you during the
year.
John H. "Jack" Tarr, Mayor
November 22-30, 2008
Assateague Island Waterfowl Week
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge holds open house for a week. There
will be a variety of ongoing programs and events. Special guided walks
and tours will be available on trails that are normally closed to the
public. This week is a delight for birders and photographers since
migration is at its peak.
Call (757)-336-6122.
November 28-29, 2008
22nd Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction
November 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
November 29, 2008 , 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Over 100 exhibitors are featured. Each year there is a featured carver
and artist. All exhibitors are glad to meet and talk with the public.
Exhibits are available for purchase. Refreshments will be available.
There is an auction held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from this two
day show and auction benefit the Deborah Heart and Lung Center located
in Browns Mills, New Jersey.
Contact Jean Clark
at (757)-336-3478.
November 28-30, 2008
Artisans Guild 6th Annual Open Studio & Vineyard Tour
November 29, 2008
Tree Lighting Ceremony
At Robert Reed Waterfront Park on Main Street at 5 p.m.
December 6, 2008
*Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
7:00 p.m., Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA
Christmas parade featuring floats, marching bands, color guards,
Saltwater Cowboys, Fire Companies from around the Eastern Shore, and a
special visit from Santa.
Entry Form for the Chincoteague Christmas Parade
Click here for the
form (Microsoft Word Format)
December 13, 2008
2nd Saturday Art
Stroll
Participating Chincoteague Island galleries and
shops are open from 6 to 10 p.m. with special events including art and craft
demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live music, wine tastings.....and
the unexpected.
Click here for more information
* Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.
Chincoteague voted “Best Weekend Getaway to
the Beach”
in March-April 2007 issue of Hampton Roads Magazine
“The flip-flop town of Chincoteague is our favorite base camp for
exploring the 37 miles of pure, unadulterated Atlantic beach of
Assateague Island National Seashore, where wild ponies frolic and
there’s nary a high rise in sight. Rent a bike to explore the quaint
island town of seafood restaurants, cute boutiques and museums
chronicling the seafaring life. Across the short causeway to Assateague
Island awaits nature trails, bird watching and wild, unspoiled beach.” |
2nd Saturday Art Strolls
On every second Saturday between April
and December, participating Chincoteague Island galleries and shops
are open from 6 to 10 p.m. with special events including art and
craft demonstrations, exhibits, readings and book signings, live
music, wine tastings.....and the unexpected.
Click here for more information |
2009
Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Click here for
more information |
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The Pony Express offers
transportation along routes covering most of the Island.
Many of the motels, restaurants, shops, parks,
recreational areas, ice cream parlors and campgrounds
are serviced. Also
one-hour guided tours are available aboard The Pony
Express every Tuesday and Thursday beginning in Mid-June
until the end of August (no tours during pony penning
week)
Click
here for routes, schedule, and more information
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Assateague Lighthouse
Tour Schedule
Click here |
"Art is INN" Workshop Series 2008
A unique series of workshop and demonstration packages designed by the
Artists, Artisans and Innkeepers of the Eastern Shore.
Click here for the
web site |
2009
Easter Decoy & Art Festival
On Chincoteague Island
Friday April 10, Noon to 6 pm
Saturday April 11, 9 am to 5 pm
Chincoteague Combined School - 4586 Main St.
Click here
for more information |
Tour Bus Service on Assateague
(Times/Dates Subject to Change)
Air Conditioned
Wheelchair Lift Equipped
Additional Tours Available by Request |
| March &
April |
| Saturday 1:00 PM, Sunday
10:00 AM |
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| May |
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| Friday 4:00 PM,
Saturday 1:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM |
| June |
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| Thursday thru
Monday 1:00 and 4:00 PM |
| July and
August |
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Daily 10 AM, 1 PM & 4 PM |
| September |
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| Thursday thru
Monday 1:00 PM |
| October &
November |
| Saturday 1:00 PM,
Sunday 10:00 AM |
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BUS TOUR DISCOUNTS FOR CNHA
MEMBERS
MARCH - JUNE AND SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER |
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Fee:
$12.00 Adults / Children $6.00 (2-12)
Tour tickets must be purchased in advance by calling The Chincoteague
Natural History Association at 757-336-3696 or purchased at The Herbert
H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center on the refuge.
Group Rates and Special Tours available by request
- call (757) 336-3277
Sponsored by The Chincoteague Natural History Association |
Summer
Activities for Children
on Chincoteague & Assateague Islands and in the area
Click Here.
 If
you have a few free hours and would like to share your skills,
Chincoteague Natural History Association has opportunities for
volunteers in many areas. These areas include visitor center sales,
events, grant researcher, and tour bus guide on Assateague Island,
Virginia.
There are opportunities with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
and the Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge that we help support
with our sales.
Rewarding Opportunities - Enriching Experiences
For more information call (757) 336-3696
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Printable
Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor Guide -
Click Here
Assateague
Waters Closed to Personal Water Craft
Information on the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License
& Fishing Regulations
Also Photos
from Chincoteague and Assateague - with sections featuring Chincoteague
Pony and Assateague Beach photos by Barry D. Jones and also views from the
Assateague Lighthouse and photos of snow geese by Chamber webmaster Robert
Jobin.
You can order the videos Chincoteague
- Virginia's Island Treasure and Saltwater Cowboys in the Audio-Video section.
