Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival

Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival

Number of years: 48

Date of Event: May 7, 2016

Hours: Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Admission Fee: $40.00 Adults, Children under 5 are free

Location: Tom’s Cove Park Campground, 8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA 23336

Contact Person: Evelyn Shotwell

Phone: 757-336-6161

Address: 6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA

E-mail address: joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com

Fax: 757-336-1242

Website address: www.chincoteaguechamber.com

Description of Event: This event is held to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The festival offers fresh, local seafood and will include exciting offerings and signature dishes from local restaurants as well as old and new Eastern Shore favorites prepared by famous festival cooks, volunteers, and professionals. Little neck clams, a long-time festival staple, will be available along with fish, clams and oysters prepared in a variety of ways. A few menu items for the land-lubbers will also be available. Beverages are included in the ticket price with beer available for purchase. There will be live entertainment and Arts and Crafts tent for everyone’s enjoyment. This is an advance ticketed event that is typically sold out before festival day. Order e-tickets online at www.chincoteaguechamber.com. The Chamber accepts all major credit cards and there is a $6 shipping and handling fee per order. Serving begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 4:00 pm.

Please note:

• NO PETS INSIDE THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS

• NO RE-ENTRY TO FESTIVAL GROUNDS AFTER NOON

• ALL FOOD MUST STAY ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS

• THE CHINCOTEAGUE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE

• ALL SALES FINAL

Call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce for details.