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 $65 per person (children under 5 are 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.