2022-2023

Holiday Happenings

November 25th - Christmas Manor comes to life

November 26th - Market for the Holidays

November 26th - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

• December 2nd & 3rd - Christmas Tree Village

• December 3rd - Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

• December 7th - Kiwanis Pancake Supper

• December 9th & 10th - Christmas Tree Village

• December 10th - CCA Cookie Sale

• December 16th & 17th - Christmas Tree Village Gingerbread

• December 20th -Santa Visiting South Side of the Island

• December 21st -Santa Visiting North Side of the Island

• Christmas Eve - Worship at one of the many Candlelight Services

• Christmas Day - Peaceful stroll along the beach to take in the wonders of a truly magnificent day or Worship Services

• New Year's Eve - Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade

• New Year's Day - Polar Pony Plunge @ 1:23pm

 

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Events For 2022 - 2023


NOVEMBER 25TH

EVENT: Christmas Manor

TIME: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Nightly through Jan 2

LOCATION: 7150 Piney Island Road ~ Chincoteague Island

Don't miss this spectacular display of Christmas Magic that kicks off the season...

Enjoy the view of Saint Nicks Summer get away right here on Chincoteague Island, all decked out for the holidays! How do those elves do it?


NOVEMBER 26TH

EVENT: MARKET for the HOLIDAYS

TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters - 6309 Church Street

The Chincoteague Farmers & Artisans Market offers fresh things from farm, field and bay; plus quality arts, crafts and attic treasures. Shop for seasonal produce, seafood, eggs, plants, handmade jewelry, carvings, art, soaps, and other handmade crafts by local artists.

Free parking and live music.

CHINCOTEAGUE CULTURAL ALLIANCE


NOVEMBER 26TH

EVENT: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

TIME: 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Robert Reed Downtown Park

Special Appearance By: Santa & Friends

Music... Shopping.... Hot Cocoa....

Performance by the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team

Children's Dance Party

Please bring a toy for the Accomack County Sheriff's Department "STUFF THE CAR" toy drive.

HISTORIC MAIN STREET MERCHANTS


DECEMBER 2ND

EVENT: Christmas Tree Village

TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Museum of Chincoteague Island - 7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA

Kids wreath making

For more information call the Museum at 757-336-6117

Please share this with your friends and family and mark your calendar’s to join us

MUESEUM OF CHINCOTEAGUE


DECEMBER 3RD

EVENT: Christmas Tree Village

TIME: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Museum of Chincoteague Island - 7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA

Stop on by as the Museum will be a stop on the Holiday Home Tour

For more information call the Museum at 757-336-6117

Please share this with your friends and family and mark your calendar’s to join us

MUESEUM OF CHINCOTEAGUE


DECEMBER 3RD

EVENT: 42nd Annual Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Main Street - Chincoteague Island, VA

A MUST SEE! Make sure to arrive in plenty of time to get the good seats.

This year's theme is:  Christmas in Toyland

Visit beautiful Chincoteague Island and celebrate an annual Christmas tradition – the Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade! 

The parade will begin at the intersection of Main Street and Maddox Boulevard, head down Main Street, and end at the old Fire House so attendees can see enchanting floats, bands, marching units, decorated boats, fire companies from across the Eastern Shore, equestrian teams, classic cars, and more. Keep an eye out for Santa too! Entries may stop at the Judge’s Stand in front of Chincoteague Island Library for a short performance. 

The Chincoteague Police Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for their Annual Toy Run during the parade. Please consider making a donation and help put smiles on the faces of less-fortunate children this holiday season.

After the parade, visit with Santa in the LOVE Chairs in Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Awards will be presented at the Judge’s Stand. Pick-up arrangements can be made after award notification.  

Parade entry applications are available by clicking the links below. Entry deadline is November 19.

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to insurance liabilities, all entries in the parade (judged or not judged) MUST submit a parade entry form in order to participate in the parade. No walk-on entries will be allowed.

For more information, call 757-336-6161 or email joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com

2022 Parade Invite GENERAL Entry Form

2022 Parade FIRE COMPANY Entry Form

2022 Parade BAND Entry Form

CHINCOTEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


DECEMBER 7TH

EVENT: Kiwanis Pancake Supper

TIME: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

LOCATION: Bill's PRIME Seafood & Steaks - 4040 Main Street

In the true spirit of giving the Chincoteague Kiwanis Club holds its annual pancake supper on the first Wednesday in December. It is hosted by Bill's Seafood Restaurant (4040 Main Street) Kiwanis members and Bill's staff donate their time and tips to help families in need at the holidays.  Tickets available from any Kiwanis Member or H & H Pharmacy. Money raised will help make Christmas merrier for many this year. Kiwanis is an organization of volunteers....."Dedicated to Changing the World, One Child and One Community At a Time"

KIWANIS CLUB OF CHINCOTEAGUE - H & H PHARMACY


DECEMBER 9TH & 10TH

EVENT: Christmas Tree Village

TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Museum of Chincoteague Island - 7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA

Kid ornament crafts

For more information call the Museum at 757-336-6117

Please share this with your friends and family and mark your calendar’s to join us

MUESEUM OF CHINCOTEAGUE


DECEMBER 10TH

EVENT: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Cookie Sale

TIME: 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters - 6309 Church Street

More details will be forthcoming as planning proceeds. Check back for more information.

CHINCOTEAGUE CULTURAL ALLIANCE


DECEMBER 16TH & 17TH

EVENT: Christmas Tree Village

TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Museum of Chincoteague Island - 7125 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA

Gingerbread House crafts

For more information call the Museum at 757-336-6117

Please share this with your friends and family and mark your calendar’s to join us

MUESEUM OF CHINCOTEAGUE


DECEMBER 20TH

EVENT: Santa Visiting Chincoteague Island - South Side

TIME: APPROX 5:00 PM

LOCATION: South Side of Chincoteague Island

Catch Santa Claus going thru the south side of the Island on Tuesday, December 20th ! Santa will be on the Chincoteague Island Fire Truck. Keep an eye out for his arrival! Church Street will be the dividing line...

Santa will begin each night at the NEW Firehouse on Deep Hole Rd!

CHINCOTEAGUE VOL FIRE COMPANY


DECEMBER 21ST

EVENT: Santa Visiting Chincoteague Island - North Side

TIME: APPROX 5:00 PM

LOCATION: North Side of Chincoteague Island

Catch Santa Claus going thru the north side of the Island on Wednesday, December 21st! Santa will be on the Chincoteague Island Fire Truck. Keep an eye out for his arrival! Church Street will be the dividing line...

Santa will begin each night at the NEW Firehouse on Deep Hole Rd!

CHINCOTEAGUE VOL FIRE COMPANY


DECEMBER 24TH

EVENT: Christmas Eve

LOCATION: Chincoteague Island

Worship at one of the many candlelight services. Or simply take in a silent night.

 


DECEMBER 25TH

EVENT: Christmas Day

What's better than a peaceful stroll along the beach to take in the wonders of a truly magnificent day. Also, Church services are available listed down below.

 


DECEMBER 31ST

EVENT: New Years Eve - Pony Island Horseshoe Drop & Costume Promenade

TIME: 11:00 PM

LOCATION: Robert Reed Downtown Park

Join us for New Years Eve!

The Pony Island Horseshoe Drop is an end of year celebration that culminates in a promenade of crazy costumes just before the countdown to the stroke of midnight. That's when the lighted horseshoe drops just in time to ring in the New Year!

It's not Swarovski Crystal...but it does sparkle!


Wear your favorite costume or just be a spectator


This year's theme is Cowboy “Culture”


It's our heritage.  We are after all the home of the World-Famous Saltwater Cowboys.  
To become totally immersed in the oddest of silly visual spectacles, you should head for the Downtown Waterfront Park around 11:00PM.

Prizes will be awarded in various categories

Bring your camera to capture the spectacle, dress warm, wear a hat and gloves for sure, and comfortable shoes so you can shimmy and dance to the beat, but most importantly; bring family and friends with you to enjoy the grand fun that is all Chincoteague Island!

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA - CHINCOTEAGUECHRISTMAS.COM


JANUARY 1ST, 2023

EVENT: New Years Day - Polar Pony Plunge

TIME: Sunday, January 1, 2023 @ 1:23 PM

LOCATION: on the Beach - Assateague Island, VA

*Surf’s Up! Hang Ten, Catch a Wave, or Take a Dip,

… whatever floats your boat.

*Dress up, dress silly, or wear mittens and a scarf, just be

the first on the first!

Nothing can compare to the invigorating feeling you get by plunging into the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean! It really is an awesome experience. There will be lots of fun all around. Plungers are encouraged to dress up in the zaniest, craziest costume they can come up with!

If you decide to plunge, you'll need to read and sign the Plunge Waiver and Release Form. There is NO fee to enter the water.

to download ENTRY FORM & details...

All participants must read form thoroughly and sign to enter.

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA - CHINCOTEAGUECHRISTMAS.COM