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Calendar
Of Upcoming Events
January 26, 2008
Chincoteague
Community Center
Patsy Cline
Tribute
7:30pm
Call 757-336-0614 for
more information
March 21 & 22, 2008
*Easter Decoy & Art Festival & Auction
At the Chincoteague Combined School.
Approx. 100 local and national carvers and artists
exhibit their work. Awards are given in various carving
categories, art and photography. Special awards are
given for best carving display and best art display.
There is also a Children’s Choice Award given for a
favorite artist. The Curtis Merritt Award of Excellence
is awarded to the exhibitor who displays excellence as
an individual as well as an artist and/or carver. This
award is voted on by the exhibitors. There will be hand
carved and/or painted wooden Easter Eggs designed by
various exhibitors which will be offered in a silent
auction (pictures available upon request). There will be
an auction held on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. on
works of art and carvings donated by the exhibitors.
March 21 – Noon-6:00 p.m.
March 22 – 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
April thru December, 2008
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours
with special events
April 18, 19, 20,
2008
Chincoteague Community Center
ESVA Flower, Home &
Garden Show plus... 7th Annual Spring Craft Show
Fri.-Noon-7pm, Sat.-10-7pm, Sun.-10-4pm
April 26,
2008
Chincoteague Community Center
Roadside Cafe -
Bluegrass Concert
7pm
Call 757-336-0614 for more
information
May 7, 2008
40th Annual Seafood Festival
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
May 10, 2008
14th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attention is focused on bird migration during the spring
and fall, when migrants may be seen throughout most of
North America. Thousands of shorebirds, numbering over
20 different species, use Chincoteague National Wildlife
refuge and Fisherman Island to feed and rest during the
spring and fall migration before moving on to their
final destination. During the celebration, there will be
workshops, lectures, bird walks with birding experts,
activities for children, films, guided tours of
Assateague Lighthouse, and much more.
May 25, 2008
The Blessing Of The Fleet
Held at the Town Dock. 4:30 p.m.
Local ministers give blessings to protect the watermen
from harm and ensure a good fishing season. Private
boats as well as commercial fishing boats then form a
water parade from the Town Dock to Curtis Merritt
Harbor.
June 28, 2008
Chincoteague Community Center
Bluegrass Brothers - Bluegrass
Concert
7pm
Call
757-336-0614 for more information
July 3,4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26,28-August 2, 2008
83rd Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rides, games, food, live entertainment, raffles, and
much more. Fun for the whole family. Every Friday &
Saturday in July. NO SUNDAYS. Proceeds benefit the
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department.
July 4, 2008
Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display At Carnival Grounds
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague---10:00 p.m.
July 25, 26, 27, 2008
21st Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
at the
Chincoteague Center
July 30 & 31, 2008
83rd Annual Pony Swim & Auction
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. The Swim &
Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and
Thursday of July.
The July 30th swim can be viewed from Memorial Park
located on East Side Road. The July 31, 2008, auction is
held at the Carnival Grounds located on South Main
Street.
Auction hours: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
For more information call (757)-336-6161.
August 16, 2008
Chincoteague Community Center
Bill Yates & Friends - Country Gentlemen
Tribute
7pm
Call
757-336-0614 for more information
August 30 & 31, 2008
Chincoteague Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show
At the Chincoteague Center, Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. –
10am to 4pm.
Over 25 exhibitors showcase some of the finest waterfowl
carvings and wildlife art from the area. Meet the
carvers and artists. Participate in the many raffles to
be held. Most exhibits are for sale. Most of the
proceeds will be donated back into the community to
worthy causes such as the Island Library, the Scouts,
and the Scholarship Fund, just to name a few.
Cinda Walls (410) 546-1635.
September 13, 2008
2nd Annual Lure of the Shore
5-10pm
Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Tourism Commission
October 11, 2008
*36th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
At the Maddox Family Campground, Chincoteague Island, VA
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This event is held to promote the seafood industry and
mark the arrival of the oyster season. It is an all you
can eat festival consisting of oysters prepared just
about every way imaginable, steamed crabs, clam
fritters, clam chowder, hush puppies, potato salad, cole
slaw, hot dogs, and various beverages. There will be
live entertainment for everyone’s enjoyment. An
Extravaganza Raffle is held. The winner will receive
T-shirts, tickets, lodging, gift certificates for meals,
and much more for the following year’s festival. A
favorite at the festival is the “Best Place/Space
Award”. This is given to the best decorated area. Call
the chamber for details. There will also be a variety of
souvenirs available for purchase. This is an advance
ticketed event. Tickets will sell out. There are usually
no tickets sold at the gate. The Chamber accepts Visa
and MasterCard. There will be a $5.00 charge for
certified mailing. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Serving
begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 4:00 p.m.
October 18, 2008
9th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association.
Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.
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.
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.
*Denotes Chamber-sponsored events. |
For more information or more events, contact the
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. |
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