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05/31/2020

https://shoredailynews.com/headlines/northam-opens-all-virginias-beaches/

According to a story on PilotOnline.com, the rest of Virginia’s beaches will be able to open for sunbathing and other activities starting Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam said. The announcement comes nearly a week after Virginia Beach became the first locality to reopen its beaches with the governor’s...

05/22/2020

05/16/2020

The island has started to slowly open things back this week.

04/09/2020

Due to the ongoing pandemic all rentals on Chincoteague are suspended until at least 10 June. As this continues to unfold updates will be posted. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and we look forward to your return visit.

03/18/2018

Are you ready for some fun in the sun this summer at Chincoteague? The ponies were out in mass along the road out to the beach. They are ready for your visit. We hope to see you here!

12/31/2017

We hope that you all had a wonderful 2017. We look forward to seeing you in 2018. The ponies were out today. What a beautiful ending to 2017.

12/19/2017

Merry Christmas!

Festive Flamingo Greetings! ❤🎄🎅💚🎁🌴

07/22/2017

Important 2017 Pony Swim Announcement

This year's pony swim (Wednesday, July 26, 2017) will be one of the earliest in many years so we are trying to get the word out now. Expected swim time is between 6:00am and 8:00am. This is the plan unless we have some unforeseen event that would force us into a later time. So, plan now, prepare accordingly for an early event.

Wednesday July 26, 2017 will mark the 92nd year of Chincoteague's annual Pony Swim. The Chincoteague Pony Swim was made famous by Marguerite Henry's "Misty of Chincoteague". Tens of thousands of spectators from around the world gather on Chincoteague Island each year to watch this annual tradition. Scroll down for a complete guide to the Chincoteague Pony Swim. For more information about the Chincoteague Ponies, including their history and origins of the modern day Pony Swim, check out our Chincoteague Pony web page. Click here to see pictures of the event.

The Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival (with rides, games, raffles, and lots of good food) will be open each night (Mon - Sat) during pony penning week beginning at 7pm. Misty of Chincoteague will be showing, at 11:00 am daily, at the Island Theater during pony penning week (Mon - Fri). Admission is free and is first come, first served.

07/22/2017

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Northern Herd Roundup

About 100 adult ponies and their foals reside a little further north on the Assateague Island, and will be herded into the Northen Corral, Sunday morning beginning at about 7:30 am. The Northern Corral is not accessible to the public during the roundup. However, special bus tours are offered to go the Northern Corral after the roundup. Passengers will be able to get off the bus to view and photograph the Ponies in the Corral. Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly. Call 757-336-3696 for more information about the bus tours or to make a reservation.


Other activities on Chincoteague Island Sunday:

Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive)

07/22/2017

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Southern Herd Roundup

The weekend prior to Wednesday's Pony Swim, "Saltwater Cowboys" on horseback will begin to round up the approximately 150 adult wild ponies that live on Assateague Island, along with the 60 to 70 foals that were born in the spring.

About 50 adult ponies and their foals live on the southern end of Assateague Island. The Saltwater Cowboys will begin rounding them up into the Southern Corral Saturday afternoon beginning at about 4:30 pm. The Southern Corral is located on Assateague, just off the road that leads to the beach, and is accessible to the public. The public can view the Ponies in the Southern Corral all day Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Other activities on Chincoteague Island Saturday:

Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival (9am - 4:30pm at the Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive)
Chincoteague Island Farmers Market (9am - 1pm at CCA Headquarters, 6309 Church Street)
Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival (7pm - 11pm at the Carnival Grounds)

07/18/2017

July 20, 2017
Introduction to Solar Science and the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017
Discover interesting facts about the Sun, learn how eclipses work, and find out where and how to safely view the Great Eclipse of 2017. This lecture, presented by the Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation is suitable for the novice and people with a background in astronomy and space sciences. For more details: Visit www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-visitor-center/special-events.
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center (Route 175 / Chincoteague Road)

NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

07/18/2017

July 18, 2017
Tuesday Nights at the Museum: Where Island Tales Are Told Each Tuesday evening will feature a different speaker and topic. This week learn about Assateague Shells & Shelling. Speaker dates are subject to change, so check the Museum website for the most up-to-date schedule. $4 admission for adults. Free event admission for children (12 years & under), active military, & Museum Members. For more details: Visit chincoteaguemuseum.com/programs.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Chincoteague Museum (7125 Maddox Blvd)

Each Tuesday evening will feature a different speaker and topic. Speaker dates are subject to change, so check back on this page for the most up-to-date schedule.