Seafood Festival Weekend

When

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026    
12:00 am

Planning on attending the Chincoteague Seafood Festival? Stay with us and experience the best homebase for fun and good times.

The Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival is held on the first Saturday in May from 10 am – 4 pm at Tom’s Cove Park to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. __ The festival offers fresh, local seafood and will include exciting offerings and signature dishes from local restaurants as well as old and new Eastern Shore favorites prepared by famous festival cooks, volunteers, and professionals.

Feast on 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 available for purchase. Patrons will enjoy live entertainment while they shop to their heart’s content in the Arts and Crafts tent area featuring handmade creations from area artisans. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the chamber office at 6733 Maddox Boulevard, online at www.chincoteaguechamber.com or by phone at 757-336-6161.

We will celebrate this weekend at Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages with themed crafts and activities. There is fun in store for everyone!

 

Weekend Activities Schedule

All themed activities and events are subject to change and are weather-dependent.

EventDateStart TimeEnd TimeLocationDetails
DIY Craft: Paint a Sea Creature5/1/20262:00 PM3:00 PMRecreation RoomIn celebration of Chincoteague Seafood Festival happening tomorrow, paint your sea-themed craft and come back once it is dry to pick up from the Recreation Room.
Create Your Own Aquatic Paint Canvas5/1/20263:00 PM4:00 PMRecreation RoomJoin our team to paint your own aquatic-themed canvas. Each canvas costs $5.
Movie Night5/1/20264:00 PM6:00 PMRecreation RoomJoin us for a showing of the 2003 film “Finding Nemo,” rates G. Popcorn available for $3 per bag.
DIY Craft: Sealife Scratch Card5/2/202611:00 AM12:00 PMRecreation RoomDecorate a sea-themed scratch card! No two will be alike, so your unique rainbow sea creature will be as special as you. Join our team in the Recreation Room for this craft.
Temporary Tattoos5/2/20261:00 PM2:00 PMPavilionJoin us for temporary tattoos on the pavilion!