Auction of the Foals
Courtesy of the Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce.
8am at Carnival grounds
The annual pony auction raises funds for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company and for the veterinary care of the ponies. The auction also serves to help control the pony population on Assateague Island. Foals will be auctioned at 8am on the Carnival grounds, and winners will receive certificates of purchase from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.
Select ponies, designated as “buy backs,” will also be auctioned, but returned to the herd to help maintain the population. Each winner of a “buy back” pony gets to name their adopted pony. The “buy back” auctions are typically the most popular at this event, so if you’re interested in naming a Chincoteague pony be ready to bid!
For rules, regulations, in-person and online bidding, and auction stats from previous years, visit our Pony Auction page.
PONY EXPRESS TROLLEY SERVICE – 6am – 1pm FREE
CARNIVAL – 6pm – 10pm. Rides, games, food, live music, Bingo, and raffles.
