2010 Chincoteague Island Events

February 13, 2010
Death By Chocolate
Chincoteague Main Street Merchants will be hosting the 4th Annual Death By Chocolate event on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 11 am - 6 pm.

April 2 & 3, 2010
*Easter Decoy & Art Festival
At the Chincoteague Combined School.
4586 Main Street - Chincoteague Island, VA
www.chincoteaguedecoyshow.com

April 10 & 11, 2010
Daffodil Festival
Chincoteague Center's 2nd Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & 8th Annual Spring Craft Show. For more information visit: www.ChincoteagueDaffodilFestival.com

April 10, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

April 16-18, 2010
Spring Roundup
The Chincoteague ponies will be rounded up for their annual shots which they will receive on Saturday, April 17th. See the ponies in the corrals on Saturday.

April 17, 2010
Terry Howard
"Chincoteague: Then and Now"
2-4 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "Saturday at the Refuge" Program. Each program is free and open to the public. Short presentations will be followed by time for questions and discussion, tea and cookies.

May 5, 2010
42nd Annual Seafood Festival
Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce

May 7 - May 16, 2010
Capt. Steve's Flounder Tournament 2010
Cash and Other Prizes

May 7 - May 16, 2010
Capt. Bob's Marina Flounder Tournament 2010
Over $1,000.00 In Prizes Plus Cash Payouts

May 8, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

May 8, 2010
3rd Annual Mother Earth Day
The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance's 3rd Annual Mother Earth Day Festival will take place on Saturday, May 8th, at the Robert Reed Downtown Park on Chincoteague Island from 10am to 5pm. The festival combines environmental education demonstrations, arts & crafts, live music and community service on the "weekend the mothers collide."

May 8, 2010
16th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration
Held at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc.

May 15, 2010
Rick Smith
"The African American History of Chincoteague Island"
2-4 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "Saturday at the Refuge" Program. Each program is free and open to the public. Short presentations will be followed by time for questions and discussion, tea and cookies.

May 30, 2010
The Blessing Of The Fleet
Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park.

June 4, 2010
Dr. Tony Picardi
"Global Warming And Butterflies"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

June 12, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

July 1-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 26-31, August 6-7, 2010
85th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival
Rides, food, fun! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.

July 2, 2010
John Amrhein
"The Voyage Of La Galga, 1750"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

July 3, 2010
Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display At Carnival Grounds
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague
Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m.

July 10, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

July 23-25, 2010
23rd Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
At the Chincoteague Center
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music

July 28 & 29, 2010
85th Annual Pony Swim & Auction
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. The Swim & Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July.

August 6, 2010
Dr. Donald Shomette
"History Under The Waves"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

August 6-7, 2010
85th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival
Rides, food, fun! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.

August 14, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events..

September 3, 2010
Gretchen Knapp
"Ecology Of Assateague Island"
7 PM, Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Refuge.
Chincoteague Natural History Association's "First Fridays at the Refuge" Program. Admission to the Refuge is free after 6 PM for anyone coming to the talks.

Sept. 4 & 5, 2010
Chincoteague Decoy Carver's Assoc. Decoy Show
Local carvers display their work. Sat. - 9am to 5pm, Sun. - 10am to 4pm.

September 11, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

October 7-10, 2010
Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding & Wildlife Festival
Questions or information, contact:
Elizabeth "Beth" Davis, Executive Director
118 Peach St.
Cape Charles, VA 23310

October 9, 2010
*38th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
All you can eat oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly!

October 9, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

October 16, 2010
11th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff
Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call (757)-336-3700 for more info.

November 13, 2010
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.

November 25-28, 2010
Assateague Island Waterfowl Weekend
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs.

November 26-27, 2010
24th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction
Carvers and artists display for competition and sale.

December 4, 2010
Chincoteague Island "Homes for the Holidays" HOME TOUR
Saturday 12 Noon through 5 PM

December 4, 2010
*Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.

For more information regarding these events, please call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at 757-336-6161 or visit chincoteaguechamber.com