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Events Annual Chincoteague Island Pony Swim and Auction

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    Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
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  • Wed, Jul 24, 2019 - Thu, Jul 25, 2019
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The annual round up of the wild Chincoteague Ponies from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island on Virginia's Eastern Shore has captured the hearts and minds of visitors for years. 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 where they rest before being paraded down Main Street to the carnival grounds. On the last Thursday of July, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, there is an auction held at the Carnival grounds to sell the foals. Once purchased, the ponies can be transported anywhere in the United States as they have already been cleared for travel by the veterinarian.

Made famous by Marquerite Henry's book, Misty of Chincoteague, the wild Chincoteague Ponies have captured the hearts of people young and old.  Come capture a part of the magic of Pony Penning. 

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  • 04/19/2019 and 04/20/2019
    Annual Chincoteague Easter Decoy & Art Festival
  • 05/04/2019
    Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
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Last Updated: 08/31/2018

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    Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

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    Etta's Channel Side Restaurant
    7452 East Side Road
    Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
    0.15 MI
  • Snug Harbor Marina and Resort
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    7536 East side Rd
    Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
    0.3 MI
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    7466 Lighthouse Ln
    Chincoteague, VA 23336
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    8128 Beebe Rd.
    Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
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