Profile for Chincoteague Island, Virginia, VA

Chincoteague Island is in Chincoteague Bay

The first European settlers arrived in 1671.

During the Civil War, Chincoteague Island was the only community in Virginia to not secede from the Union.

The community is known for its annual roundup of wild horses. Each July, ponies are rounded up and swum across the channel to be sold

Local foods: oyster fritters

Local festivals include:

• Oyster Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
• Seafood Festival - May 2, 2007
• Blessing of the Fleet - May 27, 2007
• Pony Swim and Auction - July 25-26, 2007
• Deborah Blueberry Festival - July 20-21, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge

Historic sites and museums: Oyster & Maritime Museum

Listed places near Chincoteague Island

Cemeteries (7)

Communities (1)

Hotels (5)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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Note: The ePodunk database includes many places that are no longer populated communities. These may include rural crossroads, hamlets, ghost towns or settlements that have been absorbed by nearby cities or towns.

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Chincoteague Island festival dates:

• Oyster Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
• Seafood Festival - May 2, 2007
• Blessing of the Fleet - May 27, 2007
• Pony Swim and Auction - July 25-26, 2007
• Deborah Blueberry Festival - July 20-21, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

Chincoteague Island festival web sites:

• Seafood Festival

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Accomack County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Chincoteague Island political report.

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Hotels in Chincoteague Island include Best Value Inn Chincoteague Island, Chincoteague Lodge, Comfort Suites Chincoteague, Driftwood Lodge, Refuge Inn.

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