Chincoteague Island 2008 Events
*EASTER DECOY & ART FESTIVAL- March 21 & 22, 2008
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.
2nd SATURDAY ART STROLL --- April thru December, 2008
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events. Call (757) 336-5636.
40th ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - May 7, 2008
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce - Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.
14th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION -May 10, 2008
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call (757)-336-6122.
THE BLESSING OF THE FLEET - May 25, 2008
Held at the Town Dock. For more info. Call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.
83rd ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S CARNIVAL - July 3,4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26,
Rides, food, fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction. July 28-August 2, 2008
OLD-FASHIONED FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT CARNIVAL GROUNDS - July 4, 2008
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague---10:00 p.m.
21st ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL - July 25-27, 2008
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music-at Chincoteague Center-(757) 824-3868
83rd ANNUAL PONY SWIM & AUCTION - July 30 & 31, 2008
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. 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 - August 30 & 31, 2008
Local carvers display their work. Sat. - 9am to 5pm, Sun. - 10am to 4pm. Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.
*36th ANNUAL CHINCOTEAGUE OYSTER FESTIVAL - October 11, 2008
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today (757) 336-6161. VISA & MC.
9th ANNUAL CHILI & CHOWDER COOKOFF - October 18, 2008
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND WATERFOWL WEEK - November 22-30, 2008
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. Call (757)-336-6122.
22nd ANNUAL DEBORAH WATERFOWL SHOW/AUCTION - November 28-29, 2008
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.
*CHINCOTEAGUE OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE - Dec. 6, 2008
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.
*Denotes Chamber-sponsored events.