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2011 Chincoteague Island Farmer’s Market

The Chincoteague Island Farmer’s Market will be opening for the 2011 season on Easter Saturday, April 23 from 8:00-12:00 noon in downtown Chincoteague Island behind Don’s Seafood Restaurant. The Farmer’s Market will be open Saturdays through September and will also open on Wednesdays as more products become available. This is the seventh year for the [...]

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IBA Bluegrass Festival on Chincoteague Island

On April 16, 2011 the Island Bluegrass Alliance will host a one day event at the Chincoteague Center. Two bands will be performing on stage,one at 5pm,the other at 7pm. The first to perform is ” The Flatland Bluegrass Band “. The members are veteran musicians who have performed all over the state of Virginia. [...]

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International Migratory Bird Celebration at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

On May 7, 2011, workshops, lectures, bird walks, activities for children, films, guided tours of Assateague Lighthouse, and more will be held at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge as part of the International Migratory Bird Celebration. More than 20 different species of birds use Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Fisherman Island to feed and rest during [...]

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Main Street Merchants to Host Search for the Shamrocks

The Main Street Merchants of Chincoteague Island VA invite shoppers to come and enjoy the day and search for the shamrocks on Saturday March 19th from 10 am – 4 pm. Visit the participating merchants who are showing their shamrock green, displayed in the shop windows, for a day of fun and prizes.  Get each [...]

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VDGIF Wildlife Management Area Workshop Meetings

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) owns more than 201,000 acres on 39 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) located across the Commonwealth. The land was acquired primarily to conserve wildlife habitat and to provide wildlife-related recreational opportunities for the public. WMAs were purchased and are maintained using Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Funds [...]

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