Chincoteague, VA-February 24, 2023: Celebrate the history and craft of decoy carving as local and national carvers and artists of all kinds exhibit and sell their work on Chincoteague Island at the Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival on April 7th & 8th, 2023. Show hours are Friday, April 7: noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 8: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chincoteague Combined School located at 4586 Main Street. People's Choice voting ends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, exhibitor awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The wooden Easter Egg Silent Auction ends at 3 p.m. Saturday and all eggs must be picked up by 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per day (children under 12 free). Capt. E's Hurricane Grill & Tiki Bar Food Truck will be available for food service.
Talented carvers, artists, jewelers, photographers, potters, and other artisans from across the country will showcase their amazing skills during this two-day juried show held on Easter weekend. The show is sponsored by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center. Visit www.chincoteaguechamber.com for a full list of exhibitors and more details about the show. A limited number of exhibitor spaces are still available. Deadline to enter is March 24, 2023.
The Wooden Egg Auction is always a favorite of festival attendees. Wooden eggs are meticulously hand carved and embellished by exhibitors and are sold in the silent auction to the highest bidder beginning at noon Friday, April 7th and ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday April 8th. Ribbons will be awarded for Best Artist, Best Carver, Best Photograph of Chincoteague or Assateague, and Curtis Merritt Award of Excellence at 3 p.m. on Saturday. All children are encouraged to award their favorite exhibitor with a Children's Choice Ribbon.
Spend the week on the islands. Hike and bike the trails of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, search for new foals in the Chincoteague Pony herd, enjoy turtles sunning on logs, or stroll the beach on Assateague Island hunting shells or other treasures the waves have washed up. Indulge in fresh, local seafood, homemade desserts, or specialty sandwiches after exploring the area and visiting our eclectic galleries, boutiques, and shops. Relax, recharge, and enjoy all that the islands have to offer. Plan your visit now at www.chincoteaguechamber.com.
