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48th Annual Chincoteague
Seafood Festival
Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
May 7, 2016
Noon - 4pm
Tom's Cove Park
8128 Beebe Road
$40 per person (ages 5 & up)
"Little Neck" Steamed Clams, Single Fried Oysters, Fried Fish, Salad Bar, Sweet Potato Fries, Steamed Shrimp, Corn Bread, Clam Fritters, Boardwalk Fries, Clam Strips, Raw Oysters & Clams, Tyson Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder, Hushpuppies, Soft Drinks & Bottled Water. Beer purchased separately.
Live Music by Audio Sauce
Be a part of this Eastern Shore tradition!
call 757-336-6161, or visit Chamber office at 6733 Maddox Blvd.
TICKET SALES ARE 60% ABOVE LAST YEAR!
LESS THAN 500 TICKETS LEFT!
Limited Arts & Crafts Spaces still available. Hospitality spaces are full!
Application is available
here.
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SEAFOOD FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE HAS ARRIVED!
T-shirts (Small - 3XL) - $20 Hats - $15
Stop in the Chamber office (6733 Maddox Blvd) or call 757-336-6161 to purchase yours today. Shipping charges apply.
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A SHOUT OUT TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER
BYOC Build Your Own Cookie
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PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD ENDS MAY 1
for Assateague Island National Seashore
General Management Plan
Debbie Darden, Superintendent of Assateague Island National Seashore, states "It's really important to us that we get your thoughts and ideas about the future and about what you want to see as a part of this plan."
"This is really the last major chance for you all to tell us what you think and help us understand what needs be clarified, what might need to be changed, what you'd like to see different and what you like about the current plan."
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For a complete listing of community events, visit
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Apr 30 - Eastern Shore House and Garden Tour. Hosted by the Garden Club of the Eastern Shore and The Garden Club of Virginia. 9:30am - 5:00pm. Advance tickets $40. vagardenweek.org. For more info contact Suzanne Taylor 757-710-2967.
Apr 30 - Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's Association Parade. 2pm. Beginning at Ocean Blvd. and ending at the Carnival Grounds. Trophies will be awarded.
Apr 30 - Rootstone Jug Band. Nandua High School. 7:30pm. Presented by the Arts Council of the Eastern Shore. Sponsored by The Blarney Stone and made possible in part by VCA, NEA, and UW of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Visit acesva.org for tickets and more information.
May 3 - Chincoteague Town Elections for Mayor and Town Council. The Chincoteague Center. Get Out and Vote! 6155 Community Drive.
May 6 - DEADLINE to submit ballots for Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Person of the Year and Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Nomination ballot is available here.
May 7 - Mother Earth Day Festival. Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. 10am - 2pm. Arts & Crafts, Recycling & Environmental Exhibits, Live Music, Garden Art, Plant & Bake Sales, Food & Drink. Sponsored by Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
May 7 - 2016 ESVA Household Hazardous Waste Collection. 10am - 2pm. Rain or Shine. Horntown, Grangeville, & Birdsnest Convenience Centers. Up to 50 lbs. for free. For more info call 757-787-2936 or email [email protected]
May 7 - 48th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival. Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. Toms Cove Park. Noon - 4pm. 8128 Beebe Road. See advertisement above.
May 7 - Chinco de Mayo: Special 5x5 Art Show and Sale. Museum of Chincoteague Island. 5pm with art revealed at 5:55pm. $5 admission. 7125 Maddox Blvd. 757-336-6117 chincoteaguemuseum.com
May 10 - Mount Vernon Bus Trip -VIP Tour of Garden and Groves Exhibit. Sponsored by Historical Society Eastern Shore of Virginia. For more info visit shorehistory.org or call 757-787-8012. Click here for flyer.
May 12 - Social Media & Digital Marketing 101: Strategies to Grow Your Tourism Business. Sponsored by Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and Hampton Inn and Suites. Staci Martin, Development Specialist, Virginia Tourism Corporation will present information & offer one-on-one support in promoting your business through a free listing on
Virginia.org For complete details, click
here for event flyer.
May 13-14 & 20-21 - "The Merry Women of Windham" Dinner Theatre. Presented by Chincoteague Island Theatre Company. 6:30pm. Doors open 6pm. Held at Mr. Paul's Kitchen. 5030 Chicken City Rd. Tickets are $30 each. Available at H&H Pharmacy and Sundial Books. Includes a three-course, prix-fixe meal, and play. For menu & more info, visit
chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
May 14 - Second Saturday Artful Flea and Chincoteague Island Farmers Market. Free. 40 vendors, Jessie West - acoustic guitar, food & more. Come shop. Come sell. 9am - 2pm. 6309 Church St. Rain or Shine.
chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
May 14 - 22nd Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration. 10am - 3pm. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Family activities, wildlife art show, bird walk, children's art contest, bird & wildlife photography tips, & more. 757-336-6122.
May 19 - Business After Hours with Taylor Bank. Sponsored by Chincoteague, Eastern Shore of VA, and Pocomoke City Chambers of Commerce. For event flyer click
here.
May 20-21 - Saltwater Brew "N" Que. Chincoteague Carnival Grounds.
Craft Beer Festival. Professional BBQ Contest. Food. Entertainment. Vendors. A portion of proceeds benefit Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. $5 donation at gate. Unlimited beer tasting $20 advance. $30 day of. For more info, visit
saltwaterbrewnque.com 410-213-2600
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May 24 - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Business Person of the Year and
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Awards Luncheon
Sponsored by H&H Pharmacy
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters
Noon with lunch provided by
Chincoteague High School Culinary Arts students.
Ballot Submission Deadline is 4:30pm Friday, May 6
Ballot is available by clicking here or in Chamber office.
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Jul 27-28 - 91st Annual Pony Swim & Auction
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Public Comment Period for Draft ESVA Stronger Economies
Together Plan Ends 5PM on May 6
May 2 - Public Workshop 6:30PM - 8PM at Eastern Shore Community College Workforce Development Center, Melfa. 29300 Lankford Highway.
Click
here for workshop flyer.
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Food Network's "Chopped" is seeking chefs, diner cooks, butchers, grill masters, farmers & more in the Virginia area for future episodes.
Summer Will Be Here Soon!
New Virginia.org Mobile-First Design
Due to Virginia.org's new mobile-first design, please take a moment to update your business and event listings with larger images to ensure the best look for your listing.
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ASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Launch Info: 757-824-2050
Mission: RockOn! IX
Launch: Jun 23
(Backup Jun 24)
Launch window 6am - 10am
Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
Free Admission 757-824-2298
This Week's Saturday
Public Programs
11am - Pop Up Science
2pm - Pop Up Science
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Chincoteague National
Wildlife Refuge
Open 6am - 8pm
Wildlife Loop and its connecting trails are closed Mon-Fri until 3pm for tree removal until further notice.
Herbert H. Bateman Center
Open 9am - 4pm
Chincoteague Natural History
Association
NEW Refuge Trek Bus Program
$14 Adults. $7 12 & under. Discounts available.
Call 757-336-3696 for reservations.
Assateague Lighthouse
Apr-Jun - Sat & Sun 9am - 3pm
Jul-Aug - Daily 9am- 3pm
Sep-Nov - Fri-Sun 9am - 3pm
Closed Noon-12:30pm daily
Volunteers Needed to Help Install Oyster Castles in Tom's Cove and Assateague Bay. For more info, contact Jen Dalke at [email protected] or 540-335-1302.
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Assateague Island National Seashore
Toms Cove Visitor Center
Open 9am - 4pm
To learn more about the
Assateague Island National Seashore Draft General Management Plan & public meeting locations, click here.
For 4th Graders thru August 2016
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Chincoteague Island Library
4077 Main Street 757-336-3460
Tales for Tots
Wednesdays at 9:30am
for Children ages almost 3 to 5
Now thru
May 27
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May 3 - #GiveLocal757
Chatties Lounge 5pm - 9pm
"Skip the Tip" & contribute to CBFS
Summer Camps - Registration now open! Sign your child up for a week of exploring the Eastern Shore's diverse ecosystems. Both day & overnight camps include marine science, art, cooking, kayaking camps and more!
cbfieldstation.org
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
757-336-6117
Open Fri-Sun until Memorial Day
11am - 5pm $4 admission
Children under 12 & active military free
Click
here for Chinco de Mayo 'Calling All Artists' press release.
Click
here for CNWR partnership press release.
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What's Up With You?
Send brief news no later than Wednesday of each week to:
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Capt. Bob's Marina
2477 Main Street 757-336-6654
May 6-15 - 2016 Flounder King Tournament - Cash Payouts & Calcutta
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Comfort Suites
4195 Main Street
757-336-3700
Chincoteague Island Getaway
15% off of a two night stay and an Island Creamery Gift Card
Oyster Festival Package
Waterfront suite & 2 festival tickets
Earn Free Nights Faster
Stay Two Nights and Earn 1,000 Bonus Rewards Points
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Island Theatre
4074 Main Street
Winter Classic Series - 7pm
$5 tickets available at the door.
Apr 29 - Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
May 6 - Field of Dreams (1989)
Sponsored by Jenny Hanyo / Margaret Nichols
May 13 - Jaws (1975) with speakers from Chincoteague Bay Field Station
April 30 - FREE - 7:30pm
Bill Troxler - Music: Origins,
Anecdotes, DNA
Faith Based Film Series - $5
May 1 - 7pm - G
od's Not Dead
Sponsored by St. Vincent's Catholic Church
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MamerSass Reinvented Fashions
Sass Up Your Summer
Fashion Design Camp
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Pirate Ship Adventures
757-894-5714
Ahoy Matey!
Pirate Ship Adventures of Chincoteague will be here in May!
The adventure of a lifetime awaits children of all ages. Arrr!
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Refuge Inn
7058 Maddox Blvd. 888-973-843
Spring Bikes Special
Stay 2 nights @ regular price, & get a free "Bike Bucks" certificate at check-in good for 2 free 24-hour bike rentals at the Bike Depot. Now until May 19. Call for more details.
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The Fairfield Inn & Suites, by Marriott, Chincoteague
3913 Main Street 757-336-0043
Summer: Book Early & Save
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The Jackspot
6262 Marlin Street 757-336-0512
May 5 - Beer Pairing Dinner: 3rd Wave Co. 6pm
May 11 - Murder at the Long Branch Saloon Dinner Theatre- $49/person
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