The Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival, Pony Swim, and Auction

Please Note: The Carnival is Closed on Sundays
Carnival opens at 7:00 PM and closes at 11:00 PM.

Thursday, July 1, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony and Welcome. Carnival attractions.

Friday, July 2, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 3, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.
10:00 p.m. - Fire Works Celebration.
(Not on July 4th!)
Click here for shuttle bus and parking information

Special Ambulance Nights

Friday, July 9, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 10, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

All proceeds go into Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co.
Ambulance Fund (For purchase of new equipment
and maintenance of life-saving and ambulance
equipment).

Friday, July 16, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 17, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Friday, July 23, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 24, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Monday, July 26, 2010
6:00 a.m. - "Beach Walk" - See the ponies make
their way from the north corral to the south corral
along the beach. Meet at Assateague Beach by 6 a.m.
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.
Updated time of pony swim to be announced at carnival.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Pony Swim is expected to take place between 10:30 am and noon on Wednesday, July 28th.
For parking and shuttle bus information - click here (includes map with bus stops)

To Note:
Pets are not permitted in Memorial Park (the site of the pony swim).
Coast Guard on Alert for Illegal Charter Boats During Chincoteague Pony Swim (PDF format)
(The Coast Guard is cautioning tourists attending the pony swim to avoid boats that do not have licensed captains, and in some cases have not been inspected by the Coast Guard.)

Between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (the time can not be predicted exactly - dependent on tide, currents, and readiness of ponies) ponies swim Assateague Channel at Chincoteague Memorial Park - east side of island. No charge by Fire Co. for parking (at High School - click here) or seeing ponies swim. There is NO PARKING at Memorial Park. After a brief rest, ponies are herded to Carnival Grounds.

The first colt to come ashore in the pony swim (King or Queen Neptune) will be given away at the carnival grounds after the ponies arrive from the swim. Time to be announced. You must have a ticket. You must be present to win.

7:00 p.m. - Carnival attractions.

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Pony Penning, Auction of Ponies
(See auction page for bidding information)
8:00 a.m. to 12 noon - Auction of Ponies (yearlings or younger) owned by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co.
7:00 p.m. - Carnival attractions.

Extend your trip to Friday. Ponies swim back to Assateague.

Friday, July 30, 2010
Ponies return to Assateague (Swim Back)
They will leave the carnival grounds at 6 am and be in the water around 7 am. Be at Memorial Park or Pony Swim Lane early to watch the ponies return to Assateague Island.
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, July 31, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Friday, August 6, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

Saturday, August 7, 2010
7:00 p.m. - Carnival opens. Carnival attractions.

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To Note: Ponies will return to Assateague Island on Friday July 30. They will leave the carnival grounds at 6 am and be in the water around 7 am. Be at Memorial Park or Pony Swim Lane early to watch the ponies return to Assateague Island. Coast Guard on Alert for Illegal Charter Boats During Chincoteague Pony Swim (PDF format) (The Coast Guard is cautioning tourists attending the pony swim to avoid boats that do not have licensed captains, and in some cases have not been inspected by the Coast Guard.) The entertainment schedule is subject to change. The carnival may be extended in the case of inclement weather. All events are on daylight saving time - all times are approximate. Source: Chincoteague Volunteer Firemen's Carnival page in online Chamber Guide.	by Island Artist Kevin McBride
For more information on the ponies and the Fire Company, see also Chincoteague Fire Co., Ponies & Chincoteague Pony Association. All proceeds go to defray expenses and into Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. general fund for maintenance and replacement of equipment and for emergency use for the benefit of the entire community. No pets are permitted on the Carnival grounds, in parking areas, or in vehicles (attended or unattended).

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