VIP Island Rentals | 2012 Chincoteague Island Events



Date

Event

February 11

6th Annual Death By Chocolate!

11 am - 6 pm with prize drawing at Waterside Inn at 6:15 pm. Call Waterside Inn at 757-336-3434 for details.

April 6 & 7

Easter Decoy & Art Festival

Located at the Chincoteague Combined School at 4586 Main Street. http://www.chincoteaguedecoyshow.com/

April 14 & 15

Daffodil Festival

Chincoteague Center's Annual Flower, Home & Garden Show & Annual Spring Craft Show www.chincoteaguedaffodilfestival.com

April 14

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

April 17

Blue Grass Concert

5 pm featuring Roadside Cafe. Call 757-787-3900 for more information. http://www.islandbluegrass.com

May 5

44th Annual Seafood Festival

Sponsored by Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce - Call 757-787-2460 for more information.

May 8

Mother Earth Day in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

FREE - 10 am - 4 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

May 12

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

May 12

18th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration

Held at the Chinocteague National Wildlife Refuge. Workshops, walks, activities, etc. Call 757-336-6122

May 13

Senior Citizen Extravaganza

10 am - 3 pm Call 757-787-3900 for more information

May 22

Acoustic Music Series Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

World Music concert by Pavillion 3 - 7:30 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

May 27

Blessing of the Fleet

4 pm

Held at the Robert Reed Waterfront Park. Call Captain Mike Handforth at 757-336-6861 for details.

May 30

FREE Music At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Immediately preceding the Blessing of the Fleet

- Bob Zentz Songs of the Sea -

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 4 & 5

Photo Contest - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 9

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 12

Chamber Music Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

4 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 19

Blue Grass Concert

Country Gentlemen Tribute with Bill Yates & Friends. For more information call 757-336-3030 http://www.islandbluegrass.com

June 19

Water Hertiage Festival - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Robert Reed Park 10 am - 4 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

June 26

Peter Stone Model Horse Show

8 am - 4 pm Chincoteague Center

June 29 - 30

87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 3

FREE Music At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Salsibury Brasswerkes (tenative) 7 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

July 6 - 7

87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 7

Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display at Carnival Grounds

Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague Carnival Grounds at 10 pm

July 8

FREE FILM in Robert Reek Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

9 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

July 13 - 14

87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 14

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

July 20 - 21

87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 22

FREE FILM in Robert Reek Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

9 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

July 23 - 28

85th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 25 - 26

87th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival Pony Swim and Auction

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

July 20 - 22

25rd Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival

At the Chincoteague Center - Arts & Crafts, Food & Music 9 am - 4:30 pm - For more information call 757-824-3868 http://www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com

August 3 & 4

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. For more information call 757-336-6161

July 31

FREE Music At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

7 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 5

FREE FILM At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

9 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 6 - 7

85th Annual Volunteer Fireman's Carnival

Rides, food, fun! Carnival leasd up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction!

August 7

FREE Music At the Dock Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Jericho Bridge performing - 7 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 14

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 19

FREE FILM in Robert Reek Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

9 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

August 21

Blue Grass Concert

egends of the Potomac with Darren Beachley. For more information call 757-336-3030 http://www.islandbluegrass.com

August 28

FREE Music At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

7 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

September 4

FREE Music At the Dock in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

7 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

September 4 & 5

Decoy Festival

Local carvers display their works! Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Call Cinda Walls at 410-546-1635 for more information

September 11

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

September 11

Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

6 pm - 10 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

September 17 - 19

Square Dance Square Up

Call 757-467 for more information

September 25

Acoustic Music Series Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Jennings & Keller - 7:30 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

October 9

38th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival

All the oysters you can eat and much more! Tickest sell o0ut quickly so call today 757-336-6161 http://www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.com

October 9

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

October 16

11th Annual Chili & Chowder Cookoff

Sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants Association. Call 757-336-3700 for more information

October 23

Acoustic Music Series Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Bluesman Ernie Hawkins - 7:30 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

November 6 & 7

Holiday Craft Show

Saturday 9 am - 4 pm & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Please call 757-336-0614 for more information.

November 13

2nd Saturday Art Stroll

Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events Call 757-336-5636 for more information http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

November 13

Native American Festival in Robert Reed Park - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Noon - 5 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

November 20

Acoustic Music Series Concert - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

Maggie Sansone & Friends - Celtic Music - 7:30 pm

*Some dates & performers are tentative, especially for the FREE summer programs. Check the CCA web site for updates, additional information and ticket sales for ticketed concerts. http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

November 25 - 28

Assateauge Island Waterfowl Weekend

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. Call 757-336-6122 for more information

November 26 - 27

24th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show & Auction

Carvers and artists display for competition and sale thier works. Contact Jean Clark at 757-336-3478 for more information

December 4

Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

Floats, bands, Fire Companies from all around the Eastern Shore with a special visit from Santa!