During the last week of July, Chincoteague firefighters round up the wild ponies on the island of Assateague. The saltwater cowboys bring their horses back by ferry. In the predawn darkness, the horses begin their swim . The first foal to reach the shore is christened King or Queen Neptune. Click here for more pony swim information.
Buyers have the option of donating females back to the herd.
World famous for its oyster beds and clam shoals, this picturesque island is the gateway to Assateague Island National Seashore. Adventure awaits everywhere as history and legend blend with the wild loveliness of the seasonal shore. The Assateague Island Lighthouse is still a working lighthouse. Island paths lead TO it, but you can't go in.