2013 Events
Annual Senior Americans Extravaganza
Tuesday May 14, 2013
10 am to 3 pm
Put on your fanciest hat and join the festivities on Tuesday May 14, 2013. This annual event is to honor our seniors with a catered luncheon, dancing, fashion show, and of course the crowning of the King and Queen of the Day. Dress to impress in the color of your birthstone! Don't miss this fun-filled day sponsored by the Eastern Shore AAAC and Accomack Parks and Recreation. For more information and RSVP call 757-787-3900 or 757-442-9652.
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
July 19-21, 2013
Join us in celebrating the 26th Annual Chincoteague Blueberry Festival, a mid-summer celebration of nature’s tastiest and most healthy gift…The Blueberry.
The Chincoteague Blueberry Festival is held at the beautiful Chincoteague Center on Chincoteague Island. This “beautiful land across the water” and vacation paradise on the Eastern Shore of Virginia hosts the Blueberry Festival every year on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to the Chincoteague Pony Swim, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day.The Chincoteague Blueberry Festival Features:The largest Fine Arts & Crafts Event on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with 100+ fine artists and crafters from 12 states who provide a Christmas in July shopping extravaganza.Blueberries Galore!Enjoy the many blueberry delicacies like mouth-watering, fresh gourmet blueberries. Many customers pre-order and stock up on a year’s supply of these fresh gourmet blueberries. Blueberry favorites include: old-fashioned, made-from-scratch blueberry shortcake; taste the Ultimate Blueberry Pie; cool down with awesome homemade blueberry ice cream; and of course, start your day with to-die-for blueberry pancakes, blueberry muffins and much more.
Non-Stop Family-Friendly Entertainment! Come for the great music, the wonderful arts and crafts, the fun stuff for kids, and of course, the amazing food. For more information, please contact the show promoter, Sam Serio at 757-894-2334 or email him at SamSerio@ESVA.net or visit www.ChincoteagueBlueberryFestival.com
23rd Annual Chincoteague Island Decoy & Art Festival
Labor Day Weekend 2013
Saturday, August 31st (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Sunday, September 1st (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Admission $3, $5 for a 2-Day Pass
Under 12 Free
Sponsored by Chincoteague Decoy Carvers & Artists Association
There will be over 40 exhibitors displaying Decoy Carving, Wildlife Paintings, Fine Art, Photography, Jewelry and carving & arts supplies. There is food and drink for sale. Supervised activites for children under 12. Raffle proceeds go to the Chincoteague Decoy Carvers & Artists Assocation's College Scholarship Fund. For more info please call Cinda Walls 410-546-1638
13th Annual Chincoteague Island Square-Up
September 20-22, 2013
Put on your dancing shoes for the 13th Annual Chincoteague Island Square Up.
The public is invited to watch for free.
For more information call Bob Worley at 757-467-2557 or email chsqup@cox.net or bobw12@cox.net.
Friday
7:30pm to 8:00 pm - Early Rounds - (Casual)
8:00pm to 10:30 pm - Squares & Rounds (Casual)
Saturday
10:00am to 12:00 pm - Round Dance Workshops (Casual)
2:00pm to 4:00 pm - Squares (no rounds) (Casual)
7:00pm to 8:00 pm - Rounds (Dance Attire)
8:00 to 11:00 pm - Squares & Rounds (Dance Attire)
Sunday Morning
9:00am to 9:45 am Devotional
10:00am to 11:00 am Going Away Dance (Casual Dress)
Schedule is subject to change
Gingerbread Boss Competition
Sunday, December 1, 2013
1-4 pm
Competition is Fierce! Contestants are Ready!A Bitter-Sweet Rivalry of Sugary Madness !!!
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