08/17/2026
Don't miss this week's exciting events, especially the rail trail ribbon cutting!
🐎Meet Chincoteague Pony Chip
🗺️6417 Carriage Dr, Chincoteague
⏱️8/17, 1-2 pm and 6-7 pm performances
Join us for a special opportunity to meet Legacy’s Island Renegade (“Chip”), a remarkable Chincoteague Pony and DNA-verified descendant of Misty, as he and his rider, Sarina, showcase the versatility, athleticism, and heritage of the Chincoteague Pony. Admission Adults: $10 Children (10 & under): $5
🚴Eastern Shore Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting
🗺️adjacent to 2 Fig St, Cape Charles
⏱️8/20, 10 am
Come celebrate the ribbon cutting of the first segment of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail! The first 5 miles of the 49 mile trail, from Cape Charles to Cheriton is a multi-use public path used for recreation such as walking and biking. No motorized vehicles will be allowed. Stop at Rayfield’s Pharmacy and grab some lunch or a sweet treat afterwards!
🎤Fil Rhythm Live at Ropewalk Chincoteague
🗺️6262 Marlin St, Chincoteague
⏱️8/20, 4pm-9pm
Fil Rhythm Live at Ropewalk Chincoteague's Barge Bar, a premier waterfront dining location!
🍀Joe Esham Live at the Blarney Stone
🗺️10 North St, Onancock
⏱️8/21, 6pm-9pm
Enjoy the music of Joe Esham, who specializes in Americana, reggae, and funky blues performed on slide guitar at the Eastern Shore’s original Irish pub, the Blarney Stone. The pub is family and pet-friendly and has an enclosed patio.
🍽3rd Annual Shoebox Lunch Festival
🗺️5 Boundary St, Onancock
⏱️8/22, 10 am-2 pm
Come spend the day with us! Festivities include: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5K Walk/Run *starting at 8am, Traditional Shoebox Lunches - $20 each (pre-purchase meal tickets here: https://www.outlawblacksmithshop.com/, Live Music & Performances, Live Blacksmith Demonstrations…and much more!
🚗5th Annual Frank “Sonny” Etz Car Show
🗺️21334 South Bayside Rd PO Box 41, Cheriton
⏱️8/22, 2 pm
Come join us for this car show. Registration opens at 2 pm day of show. Show kickoff at 4pm. There will be food, drinks, and vendors.
🎸Free Concert in the Park
🗺️301 Plum St, Cape Charles
⏱️8/22, 7 pm
Round up your concert squad and join us at 7:00 PM. This week will be the USAF band!
