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Chincoteague Oyster Festival 2026 Weekend Guide

Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 • Curated by ActiveBury
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The 53rd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival is Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Tom's Cove Park on Chincoteague Island. The festival celebrates Chincoteague Salts and the beginning of oyster season with all-you-can-eat seafood, live music from Island Boy, raffles, vendors, and island seafood-industry flavor from 10 AM-4 PM. Use this guide for the main festival, ticket and early-access notes, shuttle/parking details, the Chincoteague Island Farmers & Artisans Market, an evening CCA concert, and a Sunday refuge add-on. Check the Chincoteague Chamber, Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge pages for the latest ticket, weather, parking, trolley, and program updates.
Chincoteague Oyster Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 10 •10:00 AM •Tom's Cove Park, 8128 Beebe Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 •23336
The 53rd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival celebrates Chincoteague Salts and the beginning of oyster season at Tom's Cove Park from 10 AM-4 PM. Expect all-you-can-eat seafood, live music from Island Boy, raffles, vendors, and a strong local seafood-industry focus. Tickets are listed at $65 per person, with children under 5 free.
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Chincoteague Oyster Festival Parking & Trolley Notes
Sat, Oct 10 •8:00 AM •Chincoteague Combined School, 4586 Main Street, and Tom's Cove Park, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 •23336
Transportation planning row for festival day. Chamber and tourism listings note Pony Express Trolley service and a direct route between Chincoteague Combined School at 4586 Main Street and the festival at Tom's Cove Park. Check the Chamber before traveling for the final 2026 route, timing, parking, and accessibility details.
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Chincoteague Oyster Festival Early Access & VIP Space Notes
Sat, Oct 10 •9:00 AM •Tom's Cove Park, 8128 Beebe Road, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 •23336
Planning row for groups. The Chamber lists add-on Early Access Passes that let two people enter the grounds as early as 9 AM to set up space, plus limited VIP spaces sold through the Chamber office. These are add-ons or special packages, so confirm availability and purchase rules directly with the Chamber.
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Chincoteague Island Farmers & Artisans Market
Sat, Oct 10 •9:00 AM •Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 •23336
Morning market at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance with fresh local seafood, produce, other good things to eat, arts and crafts, and live music. The 2026 market season is listed for Saturdays from May 9 through October 31, 9 AM-1 PM.
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Island Concert Stage: The Guitar Renegades
Sat, Oct 10 •6:30 PM •Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 •23336
Saturday evening Island Concert Stage performance at the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. The CCA calendar lists The Guitar Renegades with jazz and more at 6:30 PM, making it a useful after-festival add-on for visitors staying on the island.
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