A celebration of the maritime history and heritage of Chincoteague Island,
the Water Heritage Festival features exhibits, demonstrations, speakers, tours and other activities focused on the many ways that living and working on the
water have influenced Chincoteague and will continue to shape its future.

At Robert Reed downtown waterfront park and other locations around the Island

10 a.m. -  4p.m.

 The Festival features:

• Decoy carving
• Commercial fishing
• Crab pot making
• Aquaculture
• Model boats
• Clamming
• Oystering
• Boat Safety
• Knot tying
• Net making and repair
• Hands on activities for kids
• Book-signings
• Music
• And much more