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  • December 2008 Chincoteague Drawbridge Update-Lane Closures
    Construction of the new Chincoteague drawbridge is conintuing. Crews are currently working on wall pours, forming retaining walls and pouring concrete. A few months ago, they began pile driving on the Marsh Island connection. In addition, electric control panel components were assembled and tested. In August, the first deck pour took place and decks continue [...]

  • Chincoteague Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
    The Historic Main Street Merchants on Chincoteague Island are hosting the Third Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert Reed Downtown Park in the heart of Chincoteague. The merchants are providing hot cocoa and warm cider and Santa’s elves will be passing out candy canes. Attendees are invited to bring [...]

  • Chincoteague Island Benevolent Association to host a Community Thanksgiving Celebration
    On Monday evening, November 24th, at 7:00 pm the Chincoteague Benevolent Association will host a Community Thanksgiving Celebration at the Chincoteague Island Community Center at 6155 Community Drive in Chincoteague, VA All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. All donations will benefit The Chincoteague Island Food Pantry. For more information contact: Chincoteague Island Benevolent Association Nolan Warnick 757-336-3008 or Kathryn [...]

  • Ninth Annual Chili Chowder Festival Winners announced
    During the Ninth Annual Chili Chowder Festival, 34 entries were judged in the cooker division. The following is a list of winning dishes. Professional Chili 1st Place     Eric Shocket  from Robesonia PA 2nd Place    Sea Star  from Chincoteague VA 3rd Place     Mallards from Onanock VA Professional Chowder 1st Place    Mallards from Onanock VA 2nd Place   The Sea Shell Cafe  from Chincoteage VA 3rd [...]

  • Chincoteague Island Extended
    As a town with a large summer visitor population, Chincoteague Island has many businesses that provide services to the thousands of people who visit the Island from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Once the busy summer season is over, we often hear the question “What shops are open?” from residents and visitors alike. A group [...]