For 100 years, Chincoteague has brought neighbors and visitors together for a tradition unlike any other. Our team spent weeks preparing to te…
The centennial Chincoteague Pony Swim is taking place on July 30, but a whole week of events precedes the swim.
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, formed after devastating island fires in the 1920s, now plays a vital role in the annual Chincoteague…
The Chincoteague Island Pony Swim is celebrating 99 years of festivities on Wednesday, though there are centuries of history behind the swim f…
The Museum of Chincoteague is currently raising money in hopes of reconstructing the beloved Beebe Barn, which burned down in 2019. Until Satu…
The Chincoteague Pony Swim, now in its 99th year, owes much of its success to the tireless dedication and expertise of the Saltwater Cowboys, …
The annual Pony Swim is set for Wednesday afternoon. The yearly auction will take place the next day at 8 a.m. on the Carnival Grounds and sta…
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It is a Delmarva tradition that attracts visitors from far and wide. After events were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chincoteagu…
After being canceled two years in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chincoteague Volunteer Firemen's Carnival is making a comeback in 2022.
Thousands of visitors from around the world turned out Wednesday morning to watch dozens of ponies make their 94th annual swim from Assateague…
This year's 94th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim was held Wednesday, July 24. Below is a selection of photos highlighting different years of the event.
Click on "more" for a comprehensive history of the Chincoteague Pony Swim.
With just two days to go until the 94th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, preparations are well underway. On Monday morning, big crowds turned ou…
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