July 21 14th Annual Deborah Blueberry and Craft Festival - Blueberries, homemade goods, crafts, and art work. 76th Annual Pony Swim and Auction - Sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. The Swim and Auction are always held on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July. Chincoteague Decoy Carvers Association Decoy Show - Local carvers display their work. Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm.
Tickets sell out quickly.
A variety of family activities from building birdhouses to various workshops and guided walks provide an enjoyable time for birders and wildlife lovers of all ages. The activities run from 9 am to 4 pm both days. Island Waterfowl Week - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge open house with a variety of special events and programs. Waterfowl Week - From the Saturday before Thanksgiving to the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the marvel of migration. For the entire nine days of Waterfowl Week, the Wildlife Loop will be open to vehicular traffic from 9 am to dusk.