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April 2020
Tele-Town Hall with Senator Mark Warner & Congresswoman Elaine Luria
Tele-Town Hall with Senator Mark Warner & Congresswoman Elaine Luria Hosted by the ESVA Chamber and the ESVA Tourism Commission On Tuesday, April 7th at 11:00 a.m., Chamber members and businesses across the Shore will have the special opportunity to hear Senator Warner and Congresswoman Luria share up-to-date pertinent information for businesses on the Shore covering the COVID-19 pandemic. The special Zoom briefing from the Senator and Congresswoman will be followed by a facilitated Q & A session. Robie Marsh,…
Find out more »Applications being accepted for the Virginia Sheriff’s Institute
Accomack County Sheriff W. Todd Wessells announced today that the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 school year is underway. Applications will ONLY be accepted online and must be completed & electronically signed by May 1, 2020 via VSI website vasheriffsinstitute.org for scholarship consideration. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Program was established to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to pursue an educational curriculum in law enforcement or criminal justice. Full-time and Part-time students are eligible for…
Find out more »Attention Parents and Guardians of Nandua Middle School Students
April 10th is the deadline to pre-order your 2019-2020 NMS yearbook-It's a full color hard cover yearbook and it's just $35 dollars! You can pay online with a card at ybpay.lifetouch.com. or pay cash in the school office. That's April 10th-deadline for Nandua Middle Yearbook orders. Pre-order yours today!
Find out more »Le Tour De Shore
Revel in the relaxed beauty tucked between the Chesapeake Bay and The Atlantic Ocean with the ESVA Chamber's annual Le Tour De Shore Bike Ride.
Find out more »May 2020
New Hope Community Center Pastoral Anniversary/Birthday
New Hope Community Center 4th Pastoral Anniversary/Birthday Banquet Honoring Pastor Valerie Harmon, May 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Special Speaker Bishop Forrest Nance.Tickets: ($15 Adults) ($7 for 18 y/o and under) Location: Women's Club, 25405 Richmond Avenue, Onley, VA 23418 .
Find out more »9th Annual Run for the Animals
The 9th annual Run For The Animals is set for Sunday, May 17, 2020, at 8:30 am at the Historic Onancock School, 6 College Avenue, Onancock, VA. Choose your distance Half Marathon, 10K, 5K (run or walk). All distances with or without your leashed canine companion. This is a charity event and all net proceeds support the animal orgs who serve the Eastern Shore of VA. For more info on participating, volunteering, fundraising or sponsoring visit: www.RunForTheAnimals.com.
Find out more »July 2020
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Number of Years: 95 Date of Event: July 2-4, July 10-11, July 17-18, July 24-25, July 27-31, August 1, August 7-8, 2020 Admission Fee: None Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA Description of Event: Rides, Games, Fun, and Food - Chincoteague Island style! A great variety of food is available for purchase from hot dogs and pizza to clam and oyster fritters. Rides…
Find out more »Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Fireworks Display
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Old Fashioned Fireworks Display Number of Years: 34 Date of Event: July 4, 2020 Hours: 10:00 p.m. Admission Fee: None Location: Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA Description of Event: Independence Day Fireworks celebrate the birth of our nation and are sponsored by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, the Town of Chincoteague and the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. For More Information Contact: Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center Address: 6733 Maddox Blvd.,…
Find out more »Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction Number of Years: 95 Dates of Event: July 29, 2020 – Pony Swim normally held at the earliest morning slack tide which is usually between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. An approximate window of time will be announced a few days prior. July 30, 2020: Auction of foals begins at 8 a.m. and usually ends by noon. July 31, 2020: Return Swim to be held at the earliest morning slack tide. An…
Find out more »Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction Number of Years: 95 Dates of Event: July 29, 2020 – Pony Swim normally held at the earliest morning slack tide which is usually between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. An approximate window of time will be announced a few days prior. July 30, 2020: Auction of foals begins at 8 a.m. and usually ends by noon. July 31, 2020: Return Swim to be held at the earliest morning slack tide. An…
Find out more »Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction Number of Years: 95 Dates of Event: July 29, 2020 – Pony Swim normally held at the earliest morning slack tide which is usually between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. An approximate window of time will be announced a few days prior. July 30, 2020: Auction of foals begins at 8 a.m. and usually ends by noon. July 31, 2020: Return Swim to be held at the earliest morning slack tide. An…
Find out more »September 2020
Shore Surf & Turf
We are excited to announce the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2nd Annual Shore Surf & Turf Event. Last year's Shore Surf & Turf was a huge hit! Come and join us for the Shore's premier tailgating event. You won't want to miss it!
Find out more »“Spell Rite” Adult Spelling Bee
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR SPELL- RITE! If you love crossword puzzles, game shows or spelling bees, mark your calendars now and save the date for an evening of fun benefitting the Eastern Shore Literacy Council. Spell-Rite 2020 will be held on Friday, September 25 at Eastern Shore Community College Workforce Development Center Great Hall, Melfa, Virginia starting at 5:30 p.m. Now in its 19th year, Spell-Rite, an entertaining spelling bee competition, features teams of spellers from the Chesapeake…
Find out more »October 2020
Chincoteague Oyster Festival
Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival Number of years: 48 Date of Event: October 10, 2020 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee: $45.00 Adults, Children under 5 are free Location: Tom’s Cove Park Campground, 8128 Beebe Road Chincoteague Island, VA Description of Event: This event is held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. Come and enjoy oysters—raw, steamed, fritters, and single fried; clam fritters, clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, salad bar, hot…
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