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July 23, 2026

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July 24: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

Jul 23, 2026 | News

Happening today

WALKING GROUP: 9 to 10 a.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Island Community House hosts a weekly 1.5 mile walk around downtown Chincoteague.

FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague. The 38th annual Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival features a variety of artists, crafters, and artisans selling their work. There will also be fresh blueberries, live music, and special blueberry treats. Admission is cash only. Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children under age 12.

HOT DOG CART: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., No Limits Eastern Shore, 24546 Coastal Blvd., Tasley. No Limits will have its hot dog cart open.

TRAINING: Noon, Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. The library is hosting a training on how to use the Brother ScanNCut in the library MakerSpace. To register for the training call 757-787-3400.

NATURE PROGRAM: 1 to 2 p.m., South Beach at Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles. Learn to net invertebrates and fish found at the beach.

CHICKEN SALAD SALE: 2 to 5 p.m., Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 30053 Seaside Road, Melfa. The church is hosting a chicken salad sale. Pints are $10.

HIKE: 3 to 4 p.m., Picnic Shelter 1 at Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles. During the Life and Times of Kiptopeke Hike visitors can learn about the park’s history, geological context, and biological variety.

CAMPFIRE: 5 to 6 p.m., Campground Amphitheater at Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles. Visitors can hear a nature presentation, touch real specimens, and roast marshmallows.

STREET FAIR: From 5 to 8 p.m., Pocomoke City will holds its Fourth Friday Street Festival downtown. This month’s theme is “Jingle Shells.” There will be a best dressed mermaid and merman contest and calypso music by C.O.P with Pineapple. There will be sidewalk vendors, music, kids activities, food, beer and wine, and more.

LIVE MUSIC: 5 to 8 p.m., Cape Charles Brewing Company, 2198 Stone Road, Cape Charles. The Speakeasies perform live.

SUB SALE: 5 to 8 p.m., Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company, 15312 Bayside Drive, Bloxom. The fire company is hosting a sub sale. Cold cut subs will be $12 and cheesesteaks will be $14. All subs are 12 inches. To preorder call 757-709-8138.

LIVE MUSIC: 5 to 8 p.m., Cape Charles Mini Golf, 2100 Stone Road, Cape Charles. Starfire performs live.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 to 8 p.m., Lemon Tree Gallery, Cape Charles. Two Bridges with Kenny Bone and Steve Campbell performs live. There will be a cash bar.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 to 9 p.m., The Blarney Stone Pub, Onancock. Medium Wave Jay performs live.

LIVE MUSIC: 6 to 9 p.m., Cape Charles Mini Golf, Cape Charles. Starfire performs live.

CARNIVAL: From 6 to 10 p.m., the Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival will feature rides, games, food, and other activities.

MUSICAL: 7 p.m., North Street Playhouse, Onancock. The playhouse is staging “It’s On,” a TV show theme song musical. Tickets are $10 for students and $25 for adults. To purchase tickets visit www.northstreetplayhouse.org

LIVE MUSIC: 7 p.m., Chattie’s Lounge, Chincoteague. Ron Cole and Marc Jay perform live.

LIVE MUSIC: 7 to 10 p.m., Sunset Beach Bar and Grille, Cape Charles. The Fil Rhythm Band performs live.