Chincoteague Island Events
It’s easy to find reasons to celebrate on amazing Chincoteague Island! Our little slice of heaven hosts everything from our famous Pony Swim to our one-of-a-kind Oyster Festival, and you’re always invited to join in the festivities. Check out these upcoming events on C.I. for 2022 and get ready to have some fun! Need help planning your getaway around an event? Give us a call - we’re always here to help, and no one knows our Island better than we do! Find your perfect vacation home and get ready to make some amazing memories.
2024 Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade
Robert Reed Downtown Park
Chincoteague Island's Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade will be held Sunday, December 31st from 11 PM - 12:05 AM at Robert Reed Park!
Join us as we celebrate the end of an amazing year with an event that culminates in a promenade of crazy and creative costumes. Wear your favorite costume or just be a spectator as the lighted horseshoe drops just in time to ring in the new year!
Prizes will be awarded in various categories!...
Pony Polar Plunge
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Starts: 1:25 PM
Grab your silliest, craziest costumes and make your way to the beach Wednesday, January 1st for Chincoteague's annual Polar Pony Plunge! Nothing can prepare you for the ice cold waters of the Atlantic except the cheers and smiles of everyone else joining you for this experience you'll NEVER forget! ...
Easter Decoy & Art Festival
Chincoteague Combined School
The 44th Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival will take place April 18th and 19th. Held annually to celebrate the rich history and craft of decoy carving, the Decoy & Art Festival features various types of artists including photographers, sculptors, local and national decoy carvers, and so much more!
Come ready to chat with the artists about their work, and purchase fine art, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, etc. to take home! Awards are given in multiple categories, and children are given a Children's Choice Award ribbon upon entry to present to their favorite artist.
Admission is $5 daily. Children under 12 are FREE!
Hours:
Friday, April 18th: Noon to 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 19th: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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55th Annual Seafood Festival
Tom's Cove Park
Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM
The 55th Annual Seafood Festival will take place Saturday, May 3rd!
Held annually to promote the local seafood industry, this popular festival offers fresh, local seafood including little neck clams, raw oysters and clams, single fried oysters, fried fish, steamed shrimp, crab cheddar jalapeno poppers, clam chowder, grilled chicken, boardwalk fries, hushpuppies and more!
Front Page News will provide live entertainment beginning at 12:00 PM
Arts and Crafts will be available for sale throughout the day featuring homemade creations from local artist, and festival souvenirs will be available for purchase.
Tickets for the 2025 Seafood Festival are $65 per person. Children under 5 are FREE!
Be sure to stop by the Seaside Vacations Tent to say hello! We'll be right beside the band! :)...
100th Annual Pony Swim
The BIG event! On Wednesday, July 30th, Chincoteague will host the 100th annual Pony Swim, and we'd love to invite you to experience this once in a lifetime celebration! For a century, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has rounded up the wild ponies of Assateague, leading them on a breathtaking swim across the channel to Chincoteague. This 2025 swim will be much more than a swim, however. The 100th Pony Swim week promises to be a celebration of Chincoteague's culture, heritage, and legacy. The week will be packed with family friendly events around town including a Pony Drill team performance, the Pony Auction, the Fireman's Carnival, and much more!...
