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56th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival event

56th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival

Tom's Cove Park
  • Date: 5/2/2026
  • Starts: 10:00 AM
  • Ends: 4:00 PM

Held the first Saturday in May each year, the Chincoteague Seafood Festival's mission is to promote the seafood industry on Virginia's Eastern Shore. This fun filled event features fresh, local seafood including little neck clams, raw oysters and clams, clam fritters, single fried oysters, fried fish, steamed shrimp, crab cheddar jalapeno poppers, clam chowder, grilled chicken, boardwalk fries, and more!

Live music begins at 12:00, and there will be various arts and crafts vendors selling handmade creations from area artisans. 

Tickets are $65 per person (Children under 5 are FREE) and can be purchased on the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce website.

Tickets are limited, and often sell out, so buy early, and reach out to Seaside so we can help you find the perfect place to call home for the weekend!