One of the most popular events associated with the Chincoteague Pony Penning is the annual roundup on Assateague Island. On the weekend prior the Pony Swim, “Saltwater Cowboys” begin rounding up about 150 wild ponies that live on the island. Ponies from the southern end of Assateague Island are rounded up and herded directly into [...]
Chincoteague Island’s aerial photography specialist, Patrick Hendrickson of Highcamera Aerial Photographic Service has announced the release for sale of eight aerial photographs of the 2009 Chincoteague Pony roundup. An online gallery of sample images is available on the Highcamera website. The collection of aerial photographs depict the 2009 Chincoteague Pony roundup as the ponies were [...]
The Farmer’s Market on Chincoteague Island, which meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-noon will change their schedule the week of Pony Penning to Tuesday and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-noon. Contact Cathy at 757-336-2610 for additional information. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chincoteague-island.net%2Fnews%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Ffarmers-market-hours-changed-for-pony-penning-week%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Farmer%26%238217%3Bs+Market+Hours+Changed+for+Pony+Penning+Week’; addthis_pub = ”;
The following is a brief description of where to see the wild ponies during Pony Swim and Auction week. Monday, July 27, 2009 is the date of the Beach Walk. Chincoteague ponies are led down the beach from the north corral to the south corral. Pony enthusiasts wishing to see this event can meet at [...]
Sundial Books will host a variety of book-signing and live music events for your reading and listening pleasure. Meet authors and musicians in a relaxed setting and pick up a signed copy of a book or new CD. On Sunday, July 27 Owen Hooks & Friends will be playing live from 5:00 – 8:00pm in [...]