Event Name: Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
Number of years: 47
Date of Event: May 2, 2015 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
Entry Fee: Space:
Eligibility:
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 all you can eat 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. Soft drinks and water are included in the ticket price. Beer will be available for purchase. There will be live entertainment 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 $5 shipping and handling fee per order. Serving begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 4:00 pm. NO PETS INSIDE THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS. 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.