Events
Plein Air Workshop with Artist Michael Francis
Offered by Current Reflections Fine Arts
see Current Reflections Facebook page
Fireman's Carnival
2021 - CANCELLED - stay safe
A local tradition is attending the Fireman’s Carnival on Wachapreague’s waterfront. We are famous for clam, oyster and crab sandwiches and hand-cut fresh French Fries. Our grill has other delights for carnival attendees to enjoy. Nightly bingo, carnival rides, and local entertainment.
Open nightly Wednesday through Saturday, 7-10:30 pm. NO PETS - NO SMOKING
MSSA Tuna Tournament
3rd weekend of June
July 4 Parade and picnic
2021: no town events scheduled
Seaside Park
Town parade and old fashion picnic
Eastern Shore Marlin Club Billfish Release Tournament
2021 event status is unknown
Last weekend in July
Wachapreague Shore Girls Flounder Tournament
June 4 -5, 2021
Woman’s fishing tournament
Crab cake bake-off
2021 event status is unknown
Best crab cake and apple pie contest with prizes.
See Wachapreague Facebook page for details
Town Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, June 19, 2021, 8 am-1 pm
Maps and Sign Up Sheet are available at Wachapreague Post Office and Wachapreague General Store.
VIMS Marine Science Day
Third Saturday in September
noon - 4 pm
shore surf & Turf
September 10, 2021 Seaside Park
3 - 7 pm (rain or shine)
Limited Tickets Available
Purchase tickets prior to event from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.esvachamber.org/suf-turf
TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE October 2, 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Free spaces are available at Seaside Park or use your own yard.
3 ways to sign up.
Wachapreague Post Office on Main St. Call: 757-787-7117 Email: town@wachapreague.org Leave your name, number, and address of the location of your sale.
Streetmap of yard sales will be available morning of the event in the information box at Town Hall, 6 Main St Wachapreague
Oyster Roast
First Saturday in November
Join us for oysters, clams, pulled pork and all the fixings. Proceeds benefit The Navy Seal Foundation. A live band plays under a huge tent in the parking lot, along with a live auction and separate beer/wine tent. Local musicians will jam inside the restaurant after the event. Visit our Facebook event page for more information.
Lighting the Gazebo Tree
First weekend in December
For everyone’s safety:
No social or caroling
Santa will stay in his workshop
Lots of houses in town have lights to help “Light up Wachapreague”. Now is the time to ride around and enjoy them. People seem to be adding lights daily.
Easter Egg Hunt
Look for the Easter Bunny walking around town with a basket of goodies
The Herbert Powell Memorial Park
Annual Spring Flounder Tournament
April 23 - May 2, 2021
For details, please see https://www.theislandhouserestaurant.com/FlounderTournament
