July 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 27-August 1
84th Annual Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival
Rides, food, fun! Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim & Auction.
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July 3, 2009
First Friday Programs
Dr. Susan Langley - "Historic Shipwrecks of Assateague"
7:00 PM
Herbert H. Bateman Educational & Administrative Center
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Sponsored by the Chincoteague Natural History Association.
Admission is free for program attendees. After the program, meet the speaker and enjoy light refreshments. For more information please contact the CNHA at (757) 336-3696 or email cnha@verizon.net

July 4, 2009
Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display At Carnival Grounds
Celebrate Independence Day on Chincoteague
Carnival Grounds at 10:00 p.m.

July 11, 2009
2nd Saturday Art Stroll
Participating galleries and shops open extended hours with special events.
http://www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Call (757) 336-5636.

July 24-26, 2009
22nd Annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
At the Chincoteague Center
Arts & Crafts, Food & Music
http://www.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com
(757) 824-3868.

July 29 & 30, 2009
84th Annual Pony Swim & Auction
Wednesday, July 29: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Pony Penning always takes place on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in the month of July. The world famous Chincoteague Ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island (less than 1000 yards) on Wednesday at the first “slack tide”. The first foal ashore is named King or Queen Neptune and is given away in a raffle later that day at the Carnival Grounds. The Carnival opens immediately after the swim. Proceeds from this event fund the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Monies are used for maintenance and purchase of equipment and care of the pony herd. A free shuttle runs the day of the swim to transport the 40,000 attendees to the swim site since parking is very limited to handicap only at Memorial Park.
Thursday, July 30: From 8:00 a.m. until noon an auction is held at the Carnival Grounds. People begin arriving around 7:00 a.m. to get a front row seat. The number of foals sold each year is determined by the Fire Company. The ponies are checked and cleared by veterinarians before being released to their new owners. Cash, Master Card, and Visa are accepted as payment. The Carnival opens immediately after the auction.
For more information call (757) 336-6161.
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