March
21 & 22, 2008
*Easter
Decoy & Art Festival & Auction
Approx. 100 local
and national carvers and artist exhibits. Sales, contests, and auction.
April thru December,
2008
2nd
Saturday Art Stroll
Participating
galleries and shops open extended hours with special events
For more information,
visit http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.
May 7, 2008
40th
Annual Seafood Festival
Sponsored by
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce – Call (757)-787-2460 for more info.
May 10, 2008
14th
Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration
Held at the Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc.
Call (757)-336-6122.
May 25, 2008
The
Blessing Of The Fleet
Held at the Town
Dock. For more info. Call Captain Mike Handforth at (757)-336-6861.
83rd
Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, food,
fun!!! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.
July 4, 2008
Old-Fashioned
Fireworks Display At Carnival Grounds
Celebrate Independence
Day on Chincoteague---10:00 p.m.
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. For more information call (757)-336-6161.
August 30 &
31, 2008
Chincoteague
Decoy Carver’s Assoc. Decoy Show
Local carvers
display their work. Sat. – 9am to 5pm, Sun. – 10am to 4pm. Cinda Walls
(410) 546-1635.
October 11, 2008
*36th
Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival
All you can eat
oysters & more. Tickets sell out quickly! Call today. VISA & MC.
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
Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. Call
(757)-336-6122.
November 28-29,
2008
22nd
Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction
Carvers and artists
display for competition and sale. Contact Jean Clark at (757)-336-3478.
December. 6, 2008
*Chincoteague
Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Floats, bands,
Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore, special visit from Santa.
*Denotes Chamber-sponsored
events.
