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A look at all of the new dining options and things to do on Chincoteague for 2023!

Mother's Day is approaching, but that shouldn't be the only time we show our love and appreciation for our loved ones!

The 53rd Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of May to promote the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s seafood industry! This mouth watering celebration offers fresh, local seafood including little neck clams, clam fritters and strips, raw and fried oysters, fried fish, steamed shrimp, clam chowder, grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, boardwalk fries, cornbread, and a salad bar!

See What Is Happening Now in Chincoteague Things To Do in Chincoteague Why wait until Summer to start planning your family’s next Chincoteague adventure?! Skip the crowds and traffic, take advantage of unbelievable Off Season rates, and check out not one, but TWO of the Historic Main Street Merchants’ annual family-friendly events right here on Chincoteague Island!

The crowds are gone, the air is cool, and the views are just as spectacular as ever. It’s hard to beat the off season in Ocean City! As things start to slow down, it’s the perfect time to start planning your getaway.

Ahhhh, the air is a bit crisper, the sunsets more dramatic - there’s really nothing like experiencing Fall at the beach. I should begin by letting you know that we are completely biased. We could not love where we live more, and we love everything about this time of year, which we fondly dub the “Second Season”. After the majority of vacationers have packed up and headed home, our Island takes on an entirely different atmosphere. 

Did you know that Ocean City, Maryland is the White Marlin Capital of the WORLD? Seems fitting that we are the hosts to the historic White Marlin Open, held in early August each year – this year it’s held from August 8-12. This 48 year old deep-sea fishing tournament is held annually in our beautiful Beach Town – and hands down one of the most thrilling events to experience!

Pony Swim Day as seen through the eyes of our own, Denise Bowden I am so not a morning person, especially after a full night at the carnival grounds information booth giving directions and the how to’s and where to’s of the hundreds of fine folks who have chosen to visit our lovely island for our hometown holiday…Pony Penning.

Vacation at Chincoteague Island and Ocean City This Spring Ahhh, Spring is in the air – the Daffodils are in full bloom, the Flounder are biting, and the air is fresh and inviting. And y’all, it has been a loooong Winter – am I right?! It’s time to put those snow boots away and get outdoors! But what to do? Where to go?

Looking for something different to do this St. Patty’s Day? Make it a beachy St. Patrick’s Day with a getaway to Chincoteague Island or Ocean City, Maryland! There’s something about a little Spring in the air, a little Green in your cup, and hey, aren’t we all Irish for just a few days each March?!