Native American Festival  Saturday, November 14, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. The 4th annual  Native American Festival will be held at Robert Reed Park on the waterfront in downtown Chincoteague.   Click here to check out the photo album of past festivalsl!  The following tribes help make the Native American Festival possible and authentic.  CCA extends its thanks to tribal leaders and members for their assistance.  Visit their website to learn more about them and their programs. The Accohannocks www.skipjack.net/le_shore/accohannock/ The Assateague Indians  www.assateaguepeoplesofdelmarva.org The Nause-Waiwash band of Indians www.turtletracks.org/ The Nanticokes www.nanticokeindians.org/ Members of the Appalachian Cherokee Nation   www.appalachiancherokeenation.net

The Veteran’s Honoring Ceremony ALL veterans are invited to participate in the Venterans Honoring Ceremony that begins at NOON.  Please join us so that our community may honor your service to our nation. Performances  Native dancing, drumming and singing Storytelling Native flute Demonstrations Flint knapping Beading Primitive technology Silent Audction Native American made goods Fine crafts  Check the 2nd Saturday schedule to see which shops and galleries will host Native American artists from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the Art Stroll.

Displays Local Native artifacts Vendors offered handmade and other Native items Food Vendors Buffalo burgers Fry bread Clam fritters Hot dogs And more Children’s Activities 2nd Saturday Many Native American artists will continue to demonstrate their work at CCA member galleries and shops throughout town during 2nd Saturday.  Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

Thanks to our sponsors who provided support for the Native American Festival!! Please visit and patronize these community-building organizations! American Legion Post 159 4023 Main Street Across from the Chincoteague Fire Station       Best Western 7105 Maddox Boulevard Phone: 757/336-6557         Toll Free Reservations: 800-553-6117       Comfort Suites 4195 Main Street 757-336-3700          Lighthouse Inn 4218 Main Street 757-336-6777 toll-free at (888) 336-6777        Main Street Merchants The Historic Main Street Merchants Association is a group of 42 local specialty shops, resturants, bed and breakfasts, realtors, and vacation rental businesses who have come together to promote all the life and beauty Chincoteauge Island has to offer!                  Program support for CCA activities is provided by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Town of Chincoteague.