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 - 2023EVENT: 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? 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 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 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
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
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
CHINCOTEAGUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 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
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 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
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!
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!
EVENT: Christmas Eve LOCATION: Chincoteague Island Worship at one of the many candlelight services. Or simply take in a silent night.
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.
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!
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 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. CLICK HERE to download ENTRY FORM & details... All participants must read form thoroughly and sign to enter.
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