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Pony Swim – Northern Herd Roundup
Pony Swim – Northern Herd Roundup
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 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 […]
2018 Chincoteague Island Pony Swim
2018 Chincoteague Island Pony Swim
Wednesday July 25, 2018 will mark the 93rd 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. S The Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival (with rides, games, […]
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Cabela’s Family Summer Camp
Cabela's Family Summer Camp 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location - Cabela's 5291 Wellington Branch Dr , Gainesville, Virginia 20155 Cabela's Family Summer Camp is a FREE event that features crafts, workshops and outdoor games for the entire family from 1-4PM every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday until July 22nd!
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
31st Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival July 20 - July 22, 2018 - Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Chincoteague Center - 6155 Community Dr. The largest fine arts & crafts event on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Non-Stop Live Music, Family-Friendly Entertainment. Blueberries, Blueberries, Blueberries! For more details: Visit www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com/.
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Pony Swim – Southern Herd Roundup
Pony Swim – Southern Herd Roundup
Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 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 […]
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Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Come over to Chincoteague Island's Carnival Grounds for rides, games, fun, food, and raffles . Rides and games for all ages with a great variety of food from hot dogs and pizza to clam and oyster fritters. Live entertainment on the stage. . Open the last Friday and Saturday in June, every Friday and Saturday […]
Pony Swim – The Beach Walk
Pony Swim – The Beach Walk
Monday, July 23, 2018 - The Beach Walk On Monday, at day break, the Saltwater Cowboys will move the ponies from the Northern Corral out to the beachfront then south along the Atlantic Ocean, and join them with the ponies in the Southern Corral. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will open at 5:00am on this day. […]
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Pony Swim – Pony Auction
Pony Swim – Pony Auction
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - Pony Auction The purpose of the pony swim on Wednesday is to move the ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island so that the foals can be auctioned. The auction takes place the following day. The auction serves two purposes. First, the auction helps to control the overall size of the […]
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Pony Swim – Back to Assateague
Friday, July 27, 2018 - The Pony Swim back to Assateague On Friday, the adult ponies will make the return swim to Assateague Island where they will live in the wild for another year until the next swim!
Open Late Concert Series
Open Late Concert Series
Join us the last Friday of the month, May – August from 6:00-8:00pm on the NSLM lawn for live music. Bring out your blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy a nice night with your friends and family. Concessions and cash bar available. Also enjoy free admission to our museum! The July 27th concert will feature the Bryan […]
Shenandoah Run
Shenandoah Run
Join us on Friday, July 27, at 8 pm for another show at our "second home"--the Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, VA. Shenandoah Run will perform there for the 12th time in seven years! This is a warm, intimate venue where the audience feels part of the show--a show you won't want to miss!! Shenandoah […]
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BrewHaHa Virginia Craft Beer Festival
BrewHaHa Virginia Craft Beer Festival
In the spirit of Virginia Craft Beer Month, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will host its second annual "BrewHaHa" craft beer festival on Saturday, August 4. The event will feature beer selections from many of your favorite Virginia breweries, live music, and food options. We're also introducing a new VIP event, "Battle of […]