DISCOVER YOUR LOVE OF CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

6733 Maddox Boulevard

Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

ChincoteagueChamber.com

757-336-6161

info@chincoteaguechamber.com

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES & CREATING MEMORIES SINCE 1954

Welcome to the Beacon Newsletter!


The Beacon Newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every other week to help you plan your Chincoteague Island getaway - from where to stay to where to play and everything in between. We encourage you to not only explore this newsletter but also our website, the official tourism website for Chincoteague Island. Come discover your love of Chincoteague Island!

Request your 2026 Chincoteague Island Visitor's Guide and

Start to Plan Your Getaway!

 

Weekend Fun

Explore all there is to do

From the beach to space, there is something for everyone!

Click each image for more details

 
 

Weekday Fun

Entertainment doesn't know it's not the weekend!

Engage your creative side or your competitive side

and more!

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We Welcome Our Newest Members

 
 
 
 

Tickets are Now On Sale for the

2027 Seafood Festival!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ORDER YOURS TODAY!

Tickets Can be purchased by clicking 'BUY NOW',

calling 757-336-6161 or stopping by the Chamber office,

6733 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague.

 

Community Connections and

Fundraising Efforts

 

MEDIA MENTIONS

Virginia.org - Exploring Virginia: From National Landmarks to Coastal Wonders


Delmarva Now - Excitement builds for Pony Swim, when all eyes turn to Chincoteague


Secret DC - Virginia’s iconic Chincoteague Pony Swim returns this month as the Saltwater Cowboys lead the 101st annual crossing


Virginia.org - Where History, Art, & Waterways Meet


Virginia.org - A Weekend Vacation Guide to Virginia’s Eastern Shore


 

Beach Relocation Project

The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge has created a project page on their website for the beach relocation. This will be a great resource for information with a handful of planning documents and a "status" section as there are updates.

 
 

Employment Opportunties

Planning to spend the summer in Chincoteague or thinking about relocating? Visit our Employment Opportunities page to learn about part-time and full-time seasonal and career positions now available. Job Fairs and Volunteer opportunities too!

 

Community News & Information

📢 Protect Your Property with VADeed Alert – Free for Virginia Property Owners!

The Accomack County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is encouraging property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free, voluntary notification service designed by the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) to help Virginians protect their property from deed fraud.



💬 “Deed fraud is a growing concern nationwide,” said Talia Taylor, Clerk of Circuit Court for Accomack County. “VADeed Alert gives property owners a simple and effective way to stay informed and take quick action if something doesn’t look right.”

⚠️ Important:

VADeed Alert does not prevent documents from being recorded or verify the legality of filings. Instead, it provides an extra layer of awareness so property owners can review activity and contact the Clerk’s Office or seek legal advice if needed.

🔎 Key Features-

✔️ Free to use

✔️ Available to all Virginia property owners

✔️ Notifications sent by email

✔️ Monitor your name, business name, or Tax Map/Parcel ID

📝 How to Sign Up-

Enrollment takes just a few minutes.

Visit: https://www.co.accomack.va.us/.../Compon.../News/News/791/18

or https://risweb.vacourts.gov/VADeedAlert/#/login to register

📞 Questions? Contact the Accomack County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at 757-787-5776.

The Clerk of Circuit Court maintains official court records including land records, probate filings, and civil and criminal case documents, and serves as a constitutional officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION ENROLLMENT


Please take a moment to fill in the appropriate information below to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: causeway closures, evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

Accomack County's Emergency Alert Program: How Will You Know?


Accomack County uses Everbridge Emergency Notifications to keep residents informed during critical situations. Alerts may be sent for severe weather, evacuations and sheltering, public safety threats, rocket launches, road closures, and other urgent events.

Messages can be delivered by text, phone call or email so you get information fast when it matters most.

The best way to receive accurate, timely updates is to register your contact information. Don’t rely on chance! Sign up today to stay informed and prepared.


 

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VISITOR GUIDE AVAILABLE IN PAPER VERSION OR AS AN ONLINE RESOURCE

CHAMBER MISSION

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.

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