http://www.virginia.org Events for Accomack County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:19 AM Accomack County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30953 Approximately 100 local and national carvers and artists exhibit their work. Special awards are given in various categories. There will be hand carved and/or painted wooden Easter Eggs designed by various exhibitors which will be offered in a silent auction. A live auction is held on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. on works of art and carvings donated by the exhibitors. 4/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43527 This salty legacy lives on with carving talents of 100 regional and national carvers, competing and selling. 4/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36850 Shake off the winter and shop the Spring Fling! The Chincoteague Island Annual Spring Craft Show. Jams, jellies, quilts, clothing, woodcrafts, clocks, baskets, paintings, Easter decorations, windchimes, jewelry, painted driftwood, oars, candles, home accessories and so much more!!! $3 adults, $1 youth 12 and under, children under 3 free. Put on your Easter Bonnet and shop til you drop! 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43402 By popular request Traditional/contemporary Bluegrass will be served up again by "Roadside Cafe" , a Northern Virginia band that has been together 6 years and just released a great New CD. They love to play the seemingly forgotten bluegrass sounds of the 70's and 80's mixed in with some original songs and Gospel. You will be pleased with Brian, Mike, Davids and Ken's Musical talent and great stage presence. Make a point to be at this second appearance by the band if you missed them last year 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18851 Great seafood, live music and good company. The Seafood Festival promotes the best and widest use of Shore seafood products. The menu includes "Little Neck" steamed clams, oyster and clam fritters, fried fish, seafood chowder, chicken tenders, hush puppies, cole slaw and other seafood specialties and is all-you-can-eat. 5/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16759 Attention is focused on bird migration during the spring when migrants may be seen throughout most of North America. Thousand of shorebirds, numbering over 20 different species, use Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to feed and rest before moving on to their final destination. Workshops, lectures, bird walks, activities for children, films, tours of Assateague Lighthouse, and more. 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40463 In the year 1608, Captain John Smith sailed an open boat (a shallop) making a groundbreaking exploration of the Chesapeake Bay. On May 12, 2007 a crew of modern explorers will board a 28-foot open boat, introducing millions of people to this incredible episode while blazing the path for America's first National Historic Water Trail. Come and visit the boat in Onancock on May 19th and 20th. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43403 Follow the yellow brick road to The Chincoteague Center for the American Family Theater's presentation of "The Wizard of Oz." Experience a live, professional performance "in your own back yard!" There will also be "Wiz-ware" on sale for the kids. Adult tickets are $15, youth ages 3-12 are $12, and children 2 and under are FREE! 5/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16980 Local ministers give blessings to protect the watermen from harm and ensure a good fishing season. Private boats as well as commercial fishing boats then form a boat parade from the Town Dock to Curtiss Merritt Harbor of Refuge. Call Captain Mike Handforth for complete information. 5/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43404 In thirty years of music making, Rounder recording artists Dry Branch Fire Squad have become an institution in American acoustic music. A native of southwest Virginia, Thomason founded the Dry Branch Fire Squad in 1976. To date, the band has recorded over twenty-one projects and performed at the most prestigious acoustic music venues and festivals in North America. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40464 Old fashioned town picnic and worship service on the lawn at historic Ker Place. Dr. Kirk Mariner officiating. Bring your own favorite side dishes; chicken, lemonade and possibly ice cream provixded by the town. Rain date: June 24. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28244 Students ages 11-15 go behind the scenes at operational NASA, NOAA & Navy Facilities. Space Flight Adventure Camp is a 5 1/2 day summer camp conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Center. Model rocketry, Robotics & Flight Simulation are combined with field trips to NASA's Mission Control Center, Aircraft Control Tower, Payload Test Facility, NOAA, Navy Aegis Traning Facility & many other sites. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18847 Rides, Fun, and Food! The dates for the 2007 Annual Fireman's Carnival are June 29-30, July 4-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28. It is open each night during Pony Penning Week. Extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday immediately after the swim and auction. The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction! NO SUNDAYS. 6/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18848 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28244 Students ages 11-15 go behind the scenes at operational NASA, NOAA & Navy Facilities. Space Flight Adventure Camp is a 5 1/2 day summer camp conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Center. Model rocketry, Robotics & Flight Simulation are combined with field trips to NASA's Mission Control Center, Aircraft Control Tower, Payload Test Facility, NOAA, Navy Aegis Traning Facility & many other sites. 7/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18847 Rides, Fun, and Food! The dates for the 2007 Annual Fireman's Carnival are June 29-30, July 4-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28. It is open each night during Pony Penning Week. Extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday immediately after the swim and auction. The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction! NO SUNDAYS. 7/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28244 Students ages 11-15 go behind the scenes at operational NASA, NOAA & Navy Facilities. Space Flight Adventure Camp is a 5 1/2 day summer camp conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Center. Model rocketry, Robotics & Flight Simulation are combined with field trips to NASA's Mission Control Center, Aircraft Control Tower, Payload Test Facility, NOAA, Navy Aegis Traning Facility & many other sites. 7/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18847 Rides, Fun, and Food! The dates for the 2007 Annual Fireman's Carnival are June 29-30, July 4-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28. It is open each night during Pony Penning Week. Extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday immediately after the swim and auction. The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction! NO SUNDAYS. 7/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39897 The Blueberry Festival takes place from 9am-4:30 pm, July 20 & 21,rain or shine, and features 85+ crafters, fine artists, decoy carvers, unique exhibitors and specialty food vendors. Breakfast & Lunch will be served featuring Blueberry: Pancakes, Shortcake, Ice Cream and of course Blueberries. Tickets are $4-Adults and $1-Children. Look for Discount Coupons at ww.chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com 7/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43405 Come celebrate the 60th anniversary of the wonderful book "Misty of Chincoteague" by visiting us at The Chincoteague Center for a Wild West Pony Party! Lots of "cowpoke" demonstrations as well as an outdoor BBQ! Fun for the whole family and lots for the kids to do including pony rides, wild west show, and a birthday party for Misty including cake! 7/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18847 Rides, Fun, and Food! The dates for the 2007 Annual Fireman's Carnival are June 29-30, July 4-7, 13-14, 20-21, 23-28. It is open each night during Pony Penning Week. Extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday immediately after the swim and auction. The Fireman's Carnival leads up to the world famous Pony Swim and Auction! NO SUNDAYS. 7/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16945 The annual round up of wild ponies from Assateague Island on Virginia's Eastern Shore takes place the last week in July. Volunteer firemen round up the ponies on Assateague Island and on the last Wednesday in July (before the last Thursday), swim them across the channel to Chincoteague Island. After resting, the ponies parade down Main Street to the carnival grounds. 7/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28244 Students ages 11-15 go behind the scenes at operational NASA, NOAA & Navy Facilities. Space Flight Adventure Camp is a 5 1/2 day summer camp conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Center. Model rocketry, Robotics & Flight Simulation are combined with field trips to NASA's Mission Control Center, Aircraft Control Tower, Payload Test Facility, NOAA, Navy Aegis Traning Facility & many other sites. 7/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43406 To Close the summer out we were very fortunate to get the extremely popular, award winning "Newfound Road". With their visceral, road-honed attack and disarming purity of vision, NewFound Road are a vivid reminder of the power inherent in undiluted, stripped-down bluegrass. 8/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=28244 Students ages 11-15 go behind the scenes at operational NASA, NOAA & Navy Facilities. Space Flight Adventure Camp is a 5 1/2 day summer camp conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Center. Model rocketry, Robotics & Flight Simulation are combined with field trips to NASA's Mission Control Center, Aircraft Control Tower, Payload Test Facility, NOAA, Navy Aegis Traning Facility & many other sites. 8/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16947 Over 45 exhibitors showcase some of the finest waterfowl carvings and wildlife art from the area. Meet the carvers and artists. Participate in the many raffles to be held. Most exhibits are for sale. Most of the proceeds will be donated back into the community to worthy causes such as the Island Library, the Scouts, Relay for life and the Scholarship Fund, just to name a few. Competition. 9/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40466 Come join us for Onancock's official celebration of America's 400th birthday with a visit from replica Jamestown flagship Godspeed. Includes many associated exhibits from Jamestown, an escort boat parade, welcome ceremony and band concert. 9/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39942 Down-home good time guaranteed at this daylong outdoor concert highlighting a variety of talented Shore musicians. Belle Haven, ESO Art Center, call 757-442-3226 for more information. 9/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39376 The Third Annual Chincoteague Island Fall Craft Bazaar @ The Chincoteague Community Center. A TWO Day Event featuring an array of handmade crafts, food items, Christmas gifts, paintings, local artisans, jewelry, quilts, and much much more! Saturday,October 6th - 9am to 5pm, Sunday, October 7th - 10am to 4pm. $3 Adults, $1 Youth (12 & under) Children (3 under)Free.Get great Christmas gifts! 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16949 This event promotes the seafood industry and marks the arrival of the oyster season. Tickets are $35 (plus $5 for s/h) for anyone over 5 years of age. The Chamber accepts MC and Visa. This is an all you can eat affair of oysters prepared many different ways, crabs, hush puppies, clam chowder, hot dogs and much more. Live entertainment, souvenirs, raffles, and contests. Held rain or shine. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39376 The Third Annual Chincoteague Island Fall Craft Bazaar @ The Chincoteague Community Center. A TWO Day Event featuring an array of handmade crafts, food items, Christmas gifts, paintings, local artisans, jewelry, quilts, and much much more! Saturday,October 6th - 9am to 5pm, Sunday, October 7th - 10am to 4pm. $3 Adults, $1 Youth (12 & under) Children (3 under)Free.Get great Christmas gifts! 10/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35935 The Chincoteague Island Chili Chowder Cookoff will be held behind Don's Seafood Restaurant. A live band, arts and crafts,& boat rides will be available. The best chili and chowder you have ever tasted will be prepared on site. A People's Choice award will be given and Little Miss Chili Pepper and Little Mister Hot Stuff will be chosen. Call Jeannie Rose at 757-336-3700 for more information. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=23579 Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge holds open house for a week. There will be a variety of ongoing programs and events. Special guided walks and tours will be available on trails that are normally closed to the public. This week is a delight for birders and photographers since migration is at its peak. 11/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39953 A shopping trip like no other with unique artworks found in tucked away hamlets and hidden creek-side studios. On self-drive tour discover award-winning artisans and the Shore's scenic charms. 11/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16950 Over 100 exhibitors are featured selling and showing their works. Each year there is a featured carver and artist. Refreshments will be available. An auction is held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from this two day show and auction benefit the Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Hours are 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission fee of $3.00 each day. 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16977 Christmas parade featuring floats, marching bands, color guards, Saltwater Cowboys, Fire Companies from around the Eastern shore, and much more. Of course there will be a special visit from Santa. There are awards and prizes given for various categories of entries. The awards ceremony and up close visit from Santa takes place at the Firehouse after the parade. 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43407 The Chincoteague Center welcomes Miss Patti Page for this year's Annual Superstar Holiday Gala and Christmas Show!She is one of the biggest selling female recording artists in history.She touches the hearts of many generations and has recorded four new albums in the past six years, one of which received a Grammy.All patrons will experience the Center's intimate seating.Tickets make great gifts 12/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39958 This charming town rolls out the red carpet with tours of beautifully decorated homes, Christmas concert and play at North Street Playhouse. 12/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43620 "A Masked Affair" - This is the winter blast, the party of the year! Casino games, $3,000.00 Jackpot, music, dancing, food, bar, best mask or costume award. Authentic NYC atmosphere complete with Central Park, Lady Liberty and a NYC skyline. Jazz up a winter night on the shore with a hot party weekend!! 2/16/2008 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37384 "Concert In The Green" Irish Breakfast Band - family event, Celtic dancing, children participation, green refreshments, great Irish music - Wear Your Green for the "Best Green Person" Award!!! Call (757)336-0614 for more information or visit the websiteat www.chincoteaguecenter.org. 3/15/2008 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36850 Shake off the winter and shop the Spring Fling! The Chincoteague Island Annual Spring Craft Show. Jams, jellies, quilts, clothing, woodcrafts, clocks, baskets, paintings, Easter decorations, windchimes, jewelry, painted driftwood, oars, candles, home accessories and so much more!!! $3 adults, $1 youth 12 and under, children under 3 free. Put on your Easter Bonnet and shop til you drop! 3/22/2008