 Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
July 23 -
25 2010
Chincoteague Island, VA
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, VA — The 23rd Annual Chincoteague Blueberry Festival will be held at the beautiful Chincoteague Community Center on July 23-25, 2010. The Blueberry Festival will be held from 9am to 4:30pm rain or shine. The festival remains the largest fine arts and crafts event on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with exhibitors from 10 states including many excellent local artists. This large Fine Arts and Crafts exhibit brings a unique Christmas in July shopping atmosphere to Chincoteague. The exhibits are located both inside the Chincoteague Center building and outside on the green space and parking lot.The fresh gourmet blueberries will once again be provided by Dick's Kitchen. These succulent delicacies are unlike any blueberries that can be found in the grocery store or produce stands and are a huge favorite that sell out every year. To guarantee your blueberries, it is recommended to pre-order fresh blueberries. For fresh blueberry pre-orders please call Dick Jones at (540) 273-2963. The Blueberry Festivals' net profits from the fresh blueberry sales will be donated to the Chincoteague Police Departments' "Ride for Kids" Program to benefit local children. Buying fresh blueberries at the festival provides not only a tasty and nutritious treat for the family, but helps the kid's in need as well! Blueberries freeze extremely well and many of the festivals blueberry devotees stock up for the entire year. |
 The Ultimate Blueberry Pies will once again be made and sold by Sugarbakers Bakery. These delicious offerings also sold out last year and should be pre-ordered. The blueberry confections continue with Blueberry Ice Cream from the Island Creamery, old fashioned blueberry shortcake from Diana James and much more! Breakfast and Lunch will be served by Pepper Jack Grille. Come hungry! For a complete menu, please visit www.ChincoteagueBlueberryFestival.com. Musical performances will continue through the entire event and include the Celtic Islanders, the Piped Piper, Mountain Faith, Johnny Mo, My Christina, and Ron Cole and Wayne Young.mFor a complete musical schedule, visit www.ChincoteagueBlueberryFestival.com. Attractions for kids include pony rides from Against the Wind Farms, sand art, and face painting. Plus, many new exciting attractions yet to be announced. For Discount Coupons and additional information please visit www.ChincoteagueBlueberryFestival.com, call (757) 894-2334 or email samserio@esva.net. |
