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Aug. 12: What’s happening on the Eastern Shore

Aug 11, 2026 | News

Happening today

FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alex Hubb Field, 6309 Church St., Chincoteague. The Chincoteague Farmers Market brings farmers, bakers, and artisans to the heart of town. There will also be live music.

TECH HELP: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northampton Free Library, Nassawadox. Bring in tech and get assistance from library staff.

SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m., Tasley Volunteer Fire Company, Tasley. A Veterans Peer Support Group for all Eastern Shore veterans will be held.

CRAFT: Noon, Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library, Parksley. Children can learn how to make a paper brontosaurus.

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.

CRAFTING: 1 to 3 p.m., Island Community House, 6246 Mumford St., Chincoteague. Crafters can bring handheld projects and work on them in the company of others.

CRAFT: 3 to 4 p.m., Picnic Shelter 2 at Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles. Attendees can complete an all-ages craft.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 4158 Seaside Road, Exmore. The church will provide a free hot meal every Wednesday, along with a food distribution for those in need.

BINGO: Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7:30 p.m., Painter Volunteer Fire Company, 17116 Wayside Drive, Painter. The fire company hosts bingo every Wednesday.

LIVE MUSIC: 8 to 11 p.m., E and O Pub, Cape Charles. Brandon Bower performs live.