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Extravaganza Raffle Check out this great basket of goodies, valued at $1,845, which you can win to enjoy for yourself or share with family and friends! It makes a great present too!

Food Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce food directory

Customer Experience Seminar Resources On May 19, the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Eastern Shore Community College and through an EDA CARES Act Recovery Grant offered a Customer Experience Seminar to the business community.

Chincoteague Oyster Festival Extravaganza of Prizes & Best Space Contest Decorate for the Best Space Contest and remember to purchase Extravaganza of Prizes Raffle tickets to win a basket of prizes for next year's festival!

Employment Opportunities Economic Development Resources

Curtis Merritt Learn more about Curtis Merritt, for whom the Easter Decoy & Art Festival's highest award; the Curtis Merritt Award of Excellence, is named.

Trolley Schedule View the current Chincoteague trolley schedule. There are several trolley stops covering the Island Look for the Ride the Pony Bus Signs Many of the motels, restaurants, shops, parks, recreational areas, ice cream parlors and campgrounds are serviced

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass Photo Contest Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Announces Photo Contest for Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass

Two-Day Chincoteague/Assateague Itinerary Discover your love of Chincoteague Island and our small town charm with this fun-filled two-day itinerary.

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Webcam Breathtaking Chincoteague Island sunrises and sunsets, thrilling rocket launches, and tranquil views of the Inlet and Chincoteague and Assateague Channels.

Chincoteague Seafood Festival Helpful Hints Helpful hints to make your Chincoteague Seafood Festival experience most enjoyable! Join us on the first Saturday in May for this island tradition.

Advertising Advertising space is available on a first come, first served basis in addition a lottery for popular advertising locations will be used whenever simultaneous requests are received

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Member Badge he Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is an organization whereby many different business interests have joined together in a combined manner to maximize their ability to attract and increase the number of visitors to Chincoteague Island.

Pet-Friendly Please be reminded that pets are prohibited, even in your vehicle on both the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore, Virginia.

Chincoteague Seafood Festival

Easter Decoy and Art Festival

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Pony Event Schedule Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce pony schedule

Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.

Directions We are looking forward to your visit. For those coming by air, we offer the following airport information to help you plan your trip.

Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Explore Virginia's Eastern Shore Artisan & Oyster Trails Discover the marvels of Chincoteague, Assateague, and Wallops Islands through Island Insights; a behind the scenes look at some of your favorite activities, businesses, and events.

Events Calendar Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce events

Specialty Food Shops

Chincoteague Seafood Festival Extravaganza of Prizes While at the festival, purchase Chincoteague Seafood Festival Extravaganza of Prizes Raffle tickets! Win a basket of prizes for next year's festival!

Hair Salons and Barber Shops

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Business & Group Travel Chincoteague Island welcomes business travelers.  Award winning hotels available all year round.  Meeting spaces of all sizes and local seafood.

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Directory Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce membership directory

There's Lots To Do On & Around Chincoteague Island There is a lot to do on and around Chincoteague Island

Campgrounds and RV Parks

Chincoteague Pony Auction Day The following information is for those who plan to bid for a pony during the auction. The ponies will be on sale only for a short time

Chincoteague Oyster Festival Helpful Hints Helpful hints to make your Chincoteague Oyster Festival experience most enjoyable! Join us on the Saturday of Columbus Weekend for this island tradition.

Community Events

Cottages and Private Rentals

Photo Gallery Come enjoy Chincoteague’s many outdoor activities. Whether you’re on land or water, the natural beauty of the island is one thing you don’t want to miss!

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Chincoteague Curtis Merritt Harbor Webcam Breathtaking Chincoteague Island sunsets, thrilled rocket launches, and tranquil views over the Chincoteague Channel are now only a click away with the Chamber's two live webcams mounted on The Ropewalk restaurant.

Festivals Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce festivals directory

Spring And Fall Roundup Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Spring & Fall Roundup Information

Home Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center is the official tourism office of Chincoteague Island, Virginia’s only resort island.

Chamber Board of Directors and Team Members

Florists and Plant Shops

Awards and Recognitions Have You Heard About Virginia’s Award Winning Island?

Business Person & Citizen of the Year 2022 Outstanding Business Person Of The Year & 2022 Outstanding Citizen Of The Year

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NASA Rocket Launch Viewing Learn about spectacular public viewing sites for NASA's sounding rocket launches and Antares cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station.

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Activities Planner Chincoteague Island and the surrounding islands offer diverse wildlife, fantastic woodlands and marshes, scenic water views and wild Chincoteague Ponies. Learn more about the things to do on Chincoteague Island.

Member Application & Benefits Invest In Your Business By Investing In The Chamber

Wedding Venues on and around Chincoteague Island, VA Looking for the perfect wedding venue on or around Chincoteague Island? Here is a list of several venues that will be perfect for your special day.

Dine In and Take Out

FAQs

Plan Your Visit Explore Chincoteague Island, VA, famous for its wild ponies, beautiful beaches, and outdoor adventures. Enjoy nature trails, fresh seafood, and a welcoming community.

Entrepreneurs Explore entrepreneurial opportunities and how to succeed as a new business owner in Chincoteague Island. A complete guide for entrepreneurs.

Economic Development Resources

Jobs

Health & Public Safety Awareness Health Awareness and Public Safety Resources

Chamber Mission & Overview Chincoteague Chamber is a non profit, volunteer membership organization serving as the leading spokesman and representative for the businesses on Chincoteague Island We unite businesses, improving both business and economic development on the island

Meet the Exhibitors Meet the exhibitors - local & national decoy carvers & artisans exhibiting their work at the Easter Decoy & Art Festival; Fri & Sat of Easter weekend.

Artisans and Galleries

Bookstores

Networking The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce offers various business opportunities to network socialize, make new contacts, strengthen old relationships, and just have fun

Board of Directors & Team Members The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is somewhat unique in that most of our businesses are tourism related Therefore, the efforts of our staff are devoted to bringing tourism to the island

Weddings Find the information you need to plan your wedding in Chincoteague. From getting your marriage license to venues. Start planning today.

News Releases To view our news releases please see the list below

Business Resiliency Entrepreneurs are people who exercise initiative by organizing a venture to take benefit of an opportunity and, as the decision makers, decide what, how, and how much of a good or service will be produced.

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Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

Chincoteague Oyster Festival Directions & Parking Learn more about parking and directions for the Chincoteague Oyster Festival, held the Saturday of Columbus Weekend on Chincoteague Island.

Birding Birding

Civic Organizations Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce civic organizations directory

Chincoteague is for Horse Lovers See the beautiful Misty statue across the street at Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park.

Public Service Announcements

Chincoteague Ponies and Pony Swim Chincoteague Island is home to some of the world's most famous horses! Learn more about Chincoteague's ponies, where they came from & how you can interact with them!

Request Visitor Guide Are you interested in receiving a Chincoteague Island Visitor's Guide? Learn more about all Chincoteague and Assateague Islands have to offer.

2023 Annual General Membership Meeting

Chincoteague Live Webcam Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, thrilling rocket launches and tranquil views of Chincoteague from a webcam overlooking the Inlet and Chincoteague and Assateague Channels.

Shopping Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce shopping directory

Ice Cream

Group Travel Looking for that unique experience for your group? Plan your visit to Chincoteague Island.

CNWR Annual Pass Photo Contest Finalists Please find below the five finalists for the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Annual Pass Photo Contest.

ICND TESTING

Seafood

Ponies

Kayaking Kayak the Scenic Waterways of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands

Property Management Rentals

Hotels and Motels

Pony Swim Shuttle Buses Shuttle buses will operate on Pony Swim Day to take you from designated pick up locations to Veteran's Memorial Park to view the swim.

Chincoteague Is For History Lovers Learn about “The Chincoteague Story” with a self-guided historic walking/biking tour of the island.

Testimonials

Dining On Chincoteague Island you ll experience elegant waterside dining and restaurants close to island shops offering the finest of seafood, steaks, finger picking crab feasts, fabulous breakfasts, savory snacks

Press Our Press Page is your source for Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops Island story ideas, events, images, videos and more.

Chamber Employment Opportunities

Things To Do In Chincoteague Take a look at our Chincoteague visitor's guide and learn about all of the fun things to do around Chincoteague! Dining, shopping, fishing, ponies & more!

Broadcast Live

Self Guided Tours & Itineraries Official tourism website for Chincoteague Island on Virginia s Eastern Shore Your Chincoteague story begins here!!!

100th Anniversary of Pony Penning

Shopping One of the greatest pleasures for your leisure hours on Chincoteague Island is a tour of the islands great variety of shops and galleries offering year round shopping, discounts and savings

Chincoteague Seafood Festival Directions & Parking Learn more about parking and directions for the Chincoteague Seafood Festival, held the first Saturday in May on Chincoteague Island.

Easter Decoy & Art Festival Auctions View what items will be auctioned at the Easter Decoy & Art Festival's Pre-Loved Treasures and Wooden Easter Egg Silent Auctions.

Business Services Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce business directory

Accommodations The Island of Chincoteague, VA offers a great variety of accommodations, from shady campgrounds to modern hotels, charming inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental homes

Island Insights Discover the marvels of Chincoteague, Assateague, and Wallops Islands.

Healthy Living Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce healthy living directory

Easter Decoy & Art Festival Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the Curtis Merrit Award of Excellence, Best Carver, Best Artist and Best Photography of Chincoteague or Assateague.

Distributors and Wholesalers

Accommodations Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce accommodations directory

Blogs & Podcasts

Activities Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce activities directory

CNWR Photo Contest