December 6, 2014    7:00 pm

 Registration deadline is November 24th


E
nter your classic car, motorcycle, fire company, band, business, organization, horse, class, or family and friends.
Walk, ride, or build a float.
   

Click here for more information

 

This year's theme is "A Happy Seaside Christmas"

Be part of the tradition!

 
Thursdays through Dec 11: Tales for Tots - Preschool stories, songs, finger plays & crafts for children 3-5 year olds accompanied by parent or guardian. 10 AM Chincoteague Island Library. Call 336-3460 or visit
 
Nov 21-23:  Holiday Open House at Blue Crab Bay Co. 29368 Atlantic Dr., Melfa. 20% off all regularly priced items (excludes wine & consignments).
Enjoy food samplings. New holiday offerings & longtime favorites, gourmet foods, holiday decorations, home d�cor, and one-of-a-kind works by local artisans.  Nov 21: 9AM - 5PM, Nov 22: 10AM - 4PM, Nov 23: noon - 4PM.  Call 757-787-3602 for more information.

 

Nov 22:  Christmas Open House at Four Seasons Florist 9 AM - 4 PM Come see all the new door wreaths, cemetery pieces, and house accents pre-made in silk or order fresh. Talk to designers for custom orders.  Snacks and refreshments available. 4405 Deep Hole Road  For more info call 336-0643.


Nov 22:  Turkey Shoot to benefit the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. Building Fund at NOAA-WIVA Sportsman Range Rt 175 Oak Hall.  Starts at 10 AM  $5 per round. 30" barrel max.  No turkey chokes. 

Nov 22:  Fall Open House at Oak Hall Materials  10 AM - 2 PM  Door prizes, refreshments, live radio broadcast.  Call 757-824-0555 or visit oakhallmaterials.com for more information.

Nov 22:  4th Annual Mayor's Ball to benefit the Chincoteague High School Athletic Booster's new concession stand at The Chincoteague Center 
6 PM cocktails & 7 PM dinner provided by Bill's Seafood.  Music & dancing by Bigger Dreams. $50 per person.  Tickets available at The Chincoteague Center & Shore Bank.  Attire Formal/Semi-Formal.

Nov 23:  Sundial Books will host photographer Jayne M. Silberman from 11 AM - 2 PM to sign her book "In the Herd; A Photographic Journey with the Chincoteague Ponies and Assateague Horses".  4065 Main Street.  For additional info call 757-336-5825 or visit sundialbooks.net.

Nov 24:  Thanksgiving Praise 7 PM at Island Baptist Church 3380 Willow Street. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments will be served. All donations will benefit the "Chincoteague Food Pantry" and the "Chincoteague Island Benevolent Association".

Nov 29: CCA Holly Day Market. Community yard sale & farmers market. Vendors welcome, but must preregister. 6309 Church St. 9 AM- 1 PM, Rain or Shine. Call 336-1789 for more info.

Nov 28 & 29:  28th Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show at Chincoteague Combined School 4586 Main Street. Nov 28:1 PM - 6 PM and Nov 29: 9 AM - 5 PM.  Due to unforeseen circumstances the live auction Saturday evening has been cancelled. Admission $3/person. For more info call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce 757-336-6161.

Nov 29: Holiday Tree Lighting at Robert Reed Park. 5 PM. Contact Laurie at 484-995-6001 or visit ChincoteagueChristmas.com for more info.

Nov 30:  3rd Annual Chincoteague Pony Rescue Holiday Open House noon - until.  12159 Ober Lane, Ridgely, MD.  Bring family & friends & visit the ponies.  Refreshments available, Marshmallow Roast around the campfire, Horseshoe Pits.  Gifts for the ponies are welcome!

Dec 3:  Annual Pancake Supper sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague at Bill's Seafood Restaurant 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tickets $6 each. No credit cards.  Proceeds are used to provide toys & food during the Christmas season to members of the community who might otherwise do without.
   
Dec 5:  19th Annual Holiday Tasting Tour "Christmas by the Bay" presented by the Northampton Chamber of  Commerce.  Tours begin every 20 minutes from 3 PM - 7 PM.  Group tours available.  Reserve now.  Call 757-678-0010 or purchase tickets online at NorthamptonCountyChamber.com.

Dec 6:  Homes for the Holidays Tour 11 AM - 4 PM 484-995-6001

Dec 6:  Children's Christmas Party American Legion Post 159.  Story telling, face painting, games, goody bags, & "Holiday the Clown".  A light lunch will be served.  Free & open to all children ages 2-10. 12 PM - 2 PM  RSVP to Legion 336-9749 or Judy Tye at 757-894-1409.

Dec 6:  Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade 7 PM Downtown Main Street.  Be part of an island tradition.  Come to the Fire House afterwards for awards, refreshments, and to visit Santa.

Dec 7:  Gingerbread Challenge - Form a team or be a spectator for this fun-filled day!  Free admission.  Bring a food donation for the Chincoteague Food Bank.  The Chincoteague Center 12 PM noon.  chincoteaguecenter.com  757-336-0614

Dec 10:  Chincoteague Elementary School Christmas Pageant at the Chincoteague Center 6:30 PM  Call 757-336-5545 for more info.

Dec 14:  Children's Tea Party with Mrs. Clause 2 PM Hampton Inn & Suites, 4179 Main Street.  Limited seating.  Pre-paid reservations are required and can be made by calling 757-894-0924.  $15 per child. Dress for a tea party!  For more information visit ChincoteagueChristmas.com

Dec 31:  Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Masquerade March.  Wear your favorite costume or be a spectator.  This year's theme:  Salt-Water Cowboys & Seaside Angles.  Prizes awarded.  Festivities begin at 10 PM  For more info visit ChincoteagueChristmas.com

Jan 1:  Polar Pony Plunge 1:15 PM  Plungers are encouraged to dress up in the zaniest, craziest costume they can come up with!  Prizes await the best costumes in many categories.  Plungers must read and sign a waiver and release form.  For more info visit ChincoteagueChristmas.com

 

Great Christmas

Present Ideas!

 

$20 - 'America's Happiest

          Seaside Town' T-shirts

 

$10 - 'Ci Happy' cooler bags

 

$20 - 2014 Oyster Festival

         T-shirts - limited

         sizes/quantities

 

$25 - 2014 Oyster Festival

         Long Sleeve T-shirts -

       limited sizes/quantities 

 

 

Congratulations to

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

for being named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measuresby The Joint Commission, the leading accrediting body for healthcare organizations across America!

 

These materials and the activities described herein, are not sponsored or endorsed by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted. Dates and events are subject to change due to circumstances beyond control. For current information, please contact the event sponsor.

 

Updates from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility can be found at

NASA Visitors Center 
Open Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday Public Programs 
11 AM & 1 PM
Admission Free - Gift Shop Open
757-824-2298
 Museum of Chincoteague
Fall Hours:  Friday - Sunday 
11 AM - 5 PM
New Exhibit Now Open -
"Chincoteague - World War II -
Home Front - Front Line"
757-336-6117


Chincoteague Island Library
Hours of Operation
Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri.
10 AM- 5 PM
Thurs.  1 PM- 8 PM
Sat. 1-5 PM
 
 
Assateague Island Activities

Wildlife Bus Tour 
Schedule November
Sat. 1 PM / Sun. 10 AM

Waterfowl Week Activities
November 22 - 30
 
Wildlife Loop Drive: Special Hours
9:00 AM - Dusk
Open to vehicles.  All day access for bicycles and pedestrians.
 
The Service Road on Assateague will
not be open to vehicle traffic Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov 27-30) due to road repairs from Hurricane Sandy damage.
  
A Passion for Wildlife Photography, The Stories Behind the Images
November 28, 2014 @ 10:30 AM
Herbert H. Bateman Educational Center
Presented by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
  
More information available at fws.gov/refuge/chincoteague/
  
 
  Any non-profit organizations that would like their 2015 events posted to the Community Event Calendar should submit
info by December 31st.  Contact the Town Office at 336-6519 or email kelly@chincoteague-va.gov
  
  

For information about 2015 Chincoteague Island Events visit chincoteaguechamber.com/. 

 

 

What's Up With You? 

Send Brief news no later than Wednesday of each week to:

chincochamber3@verizon.net

    

 

Chincoteague Cultural Alliance

For more information about

classes & events, visit

ChincoteagueCulturalAlliance.org

 
 
  Chincoteague Island Library
20th Anniversary Photo Contest
Take photos in, around, and of the library. Photos in all seasons.
Submissions begin Fall 2015.
More information to follow.

 

 

Delmarva Discovery Center
Mommy & Me Preschool Program
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
10:30 - 11 AM - $5 Adult + Child
Each additional Child $2
Free with Membership
 
 
Community Partners 
Discount Cards
Are Now Available!
$10 per card ~ 31 Island Merchants
Purchase price benefits
Chincoteague Elementary 
 School PTA
Contact Becky Taylor 336-0532
  
 
Oyster & Wine Lovers' 
Weekends in November
or call Cape Charles House
at 757-331-4920 for 
package options. 
  
  
Fellowship House
Collectibles, Gifts & More
Sponsored by Christ UMC
Open Fri.-Sat. ~ 11 AM - 2 PM
thru November 29th
6263 Church St.  757-336-0053
  
 
Buy Tickets Now!
 47th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
May 2, 2015
$40 per person

43rd Annual Oyster Festival
October 10, 2015
$40 per person

Tickets Make Great Gifts!

For more festival information and the latest Chamber news, visit ChincoteagueChamber.com

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce wishes you a

Thanksgiving filled with bountiful blessings. 


Assateague VA/MD voted #6
in USA Today's 10Best
U.S. Islands

Chincoteague is the 2014 Traveler's Choice #2 Island and Assateague, VA is the #23 Beach in the US

Chincoteague was voted #65 on  
MapQuest's Discover Summer  
Travel Quest Series!

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is an organization whereby many different business
interests have joined together in a combined manner to maximize their ability to attract and increase the number of visitors to Chincoteague Island. The ultimate goal of the organization is to communicate the message that Chincoteague, the "Beautiful Land Across the Water," is the most desirable location to visit and/or vacation with family or friends.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce - 6733 Maddox Blvd. - Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

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