Planning on attending the Fall Roundup? Stay with us and experience the best homebase for fun and good times. On September 25 and 26, the wild ponies of Assateague Island will be corralled for vetting and other checkups. Do not miss the opportunity to see the famous Riptide and all the bands corralled between the Northern and Southern corrals.
The Southern Herd Roundup and vet checks will begin at 4:30 pm at the Southern Corral. There will be plenty of parking nearby, so get there early to see Riptide, Legacy, or Twist come in with their bands and hopefully some foals.
The Northern Herd Roundup will start around 7 am and requires a hike of about 3 miles to the Northern corral. Typically, it takes a few hours to complete.
As a reminder, printed copies of our activities schedule can always be found in the Welcome Center during your stay and on Campers App, a digital platform to stay connected with our campground.
Weekend Activities Schedule
All themed activities and events are subject to change and are weather-dependent
| Event | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | Details |
| DIY Craft: Horse Dream Catchers | 9/25/2026 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Recreation Room | Create a whimsical horse-themed dream catcher. |
| Pin the Tail on the Pony | 9/25/2026 | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Recreation Room | Play the “Pin the Tail on the Pony” for a chance to get free popcorn for the whole fam during tonight’s movie night! The closest placement wins. Participants must be 10 years old and under. |
| Movie Night | 9/25/2026 | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Recreation Room | Join us for a showing of “Misty.” Based off of Marguerite Henry’s famous novel, “Misty of Chincoteague,” watch this film to learn more abour Chincoteague Island’s most famous pony and the history of Pony Penning Week. Popcorn available for $3 per bag. |
| Famous Horse Trivia | 9/26/2026 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Recreation Room | Are you a horse nerd? Test your knowledge on some famous horse facts during trivia! |
| DIY Craft: Cowboy & Cowgirl’s Horse | 9/26/2026 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Recreation Room | Every cowboy and cowgirl needs a good horse! Make this paper plate horse craft. |
| DIY Craft: Horse Stable | 9/26/2026 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Recreation Room | Join the recreation team to create your own Chincoteague horse stable to take home to remember your Pony Swim Week stay! |