CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. – The 55th annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival will take place on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tom’s Cove Park, offering a day full of local seafood, entertainment, and the island’s coastal heritage. Attendees can look forward to a variety of fresh, local dishes, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and appetizers starting at 11 a.m.
The menu will include clam chowder, grilled chicken, cornbread, a salad bar, and more. At noon, the festival will serve long-time favorites like little neck clams, raw oysters, clam fritters, fried oysters, crab cheddar jalapeno poppers, and steamed shrimp. While alcoholic beverages and desserts are available for an additional charge, non-alcoholic drinks are included with the cost of admission.
The festival will also feature local vendors selling handcrafted goods. Additionally, festival-goers can purchase tickets for the “Extravaganza of Prizes Raffle” for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including t-shirts, lodging, and boat cruise gift certificates. The raffle drawing will take place at 4 p.m. at the band stage.
Tickets are available for $65 each, with children aged 5 and under admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling 757-336-6161, or at the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce office at 6733 Maddox Boulevard.
