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53rd Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival
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Chincoteague, VA-March 13: We can't wait to see you at the 53rd Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival to be celebrated on May 6,2023 at Tom's Cove Park Campground. The chamber-sponsored event is held the first Saturday in May to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and has been an island tradition for over five decades.

The festival offers fresh, local seafood and signature dishes from local restaurants as well as old and new Eastern Shore favorites prepared by famous festival cooks, volunteers, and professionals. Indulge in little neck clams, a long-time festival staple, along with raw oysters and clams, clam fritters, single fried oysters, fried fish, crab cheddar jalapeno poppers, steamed shrimp, clam chowder, salad bar, grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, Boardwalk fries, hushpuppies, and cornbread. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket price with beer and desserts available for purchase separately. Front Page News will provide live entertainment for everyone’s listening and dancing enjoyment. Visit local artisans in the hospitality and Arts and Crafts tents featuring handmade creations of jewelry, pottery, wool felting, cigar box guitars, mixed media resin art, coastal decor, furniture, canvas art, wind chimes, rag quilts, driftwood, shells, crochet, fabric, and wooden toys. An "Extravaganza of Prizes" Raffle is held with the winner receiving t-shirts, tickets to next year's festival, trays, lodging, gift certificates for meals, and much more. 

Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with appetizers available at 11:00 a.m. Seafood items will be served beginning at noon. The Extravaganza raffle will be given away to one lucky ticket holder at 4:00 p.m. so be sure to buy plenty of tickets during the day! Commemorative glass beer mugs will be available again this year as a keepsake of the memorable day along with t-shirts, hats, and souvenir food trays. Tickets are $60 each (under 5 free) and may be purchased at the chamber office at 6733 Maddox Boulevard, online at www.chincoteaguechamber.com or by phone at 757-336-6161. 

The chamber is happy to welcome our 2023 Sponsors, Hospitality, and Arts & Crafts vendors. Be sure to stop by each booth to learn about their business, enter drawings, or purchase incredible hand-crafted items.

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Coastline Chemical, Inc.

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR
Mudworks Pottery

RADIO SPONSOR
 
T-SHIRT SPONSOR

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

HOSPITALITY
Saltwater Kisses

ARTS & CRAFTS UNDER THE BIG TENT
Brie Matthews - Hooked on Stitches
Cheryl Taylor Creations
Rose Manning

As an added bonus this year, Northrop Grumman Corporation has a scheduled Antares launch to the International Space Station---no earlier than May 6,2023! NG19 is set to lift off at 7:14 a.m., giving everyone plenty of time to get to the Seafood Festival by 10:00 a.m. Please keep in mind, rocket launches are very fluid and the date for this launch may change. Find the most current updates and launch viewing locations here!

Due to the anticipated launch of NG19, making early reservations for lodging is of utmost importance. While here, enjoy authentic local cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at one of our fine dining venues, quirky food trucks, or off-beat seafood shacks. Enjoy outdoor activities such as nature trails, walks on the beach, a boat cruise or kayak trip, and plenty of shopping in quaint galleries, boutiques and specialty stores featuring wine, cheeses, jerky, and so much more.
Visit the Museum of Chincoteague Island to learn about our fascinating past.

We can't wait to host you for a memorable weekend of awesome seafood and possibly an unforgettable rocket launch. WOW! What are you waiting for? Purchase your tickets now and don't miss a minute of fun.
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce  6733 Maddox Boulevard  Chincoteague, VA 23336
www.chincoteaguechamber.com

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About Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce & Certified Visitor Center
The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is an organization whereby many different business interests have joined together in a combined manner to maximize their ability to attract and increase the number of visitors to Chincoteague Island. The ultimate goal of the organization is to communicate the message that Chincoteague, the “Beautiful Land Across the Water,” is the most desirable location to visit and/or vacation with family or friends.


Media Contact:
Name: Evelyn Shotwell
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 757-336-6161
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