Events
Easter Egg Hunt
March 30th, 2024 11:00 AM Powell Park, Wachapreague
Bring a basket to collect your eggs!
Click on this area to view the order form
for your Hometown Hero on Main St Take 2
You will need to Fill out the form,
A high quality photo.
Honorably discharged paperwork (DD214 if possible).
Proof of Wachapreague residency.
Town Wide Yard Sale
May 18th, 2024
8 am-12 pm
Sign Up Sheets Available At Wachapreague Post Office And Wachapreague Town Hall.
Pick Up Maps At Information Box May 18th, In Front Of Town Hall, 6 Main St.
1st place winner was April Bridges with a 20 1/2 inch flounder for a total winnings of $870.75. 2nd place winner -Page Winstead with a with a 19 1/4 inch flounder for a total winning of $580.50. 3rd place winner was JoAnne Eshlemen with an 18 7/8 flounder . Congratulations 2023 Shore Girls Winners!
May 31st and June 1st 2024 Shore Girls Flounder Tournament
Fishing Times - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Awards Banquet - June 2th, 1:00 p.m. at the Island House Restaurant
Contact Tournament POC- Katrina Neal (nlkatr@aol.com)
Dogs Deserve Better- Eastern Shore Va
https://www.dogsdeservebetteresva.org/
Fireman's Carnival
2024 June 19-July 6
A local tradition is attending the annual Fireman’s Carnival on Wachapreague’s waterfront. We are famous for clam, oyster, 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
July 4th, 2024.
9:00 AM
by the water at Seaside Park.
Look for David Bright and fellow parachuters jumping near the water close to Seaside Park.
What a great way to start the town's July 4th Events!
Independence Day Parade 2024
July 4th at 10:30
Email: town@wachapreague.org. Leave your Name, Phone number, and how you will be participating.
Town parade with golf carts, cars, boats, bikes, pets, kids, firetrucks, and the coast guard boat. Parade runs down Main St to Brooklyn.
VIMS Marine Life Day
September, to be determined, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All ages will have the opportunity to touch live displays of local marine life and learn more about the current research projects conducted in our waters.
Admission is Free
Community Yard Sale October 5th, 2024
8:00am to 12:00pm
Rain Date October 6th 10:30-1:00
Yard Sale Maps available at 6 Main St. Wachapreague Information box or click this link for a digital map.
CRAB CAKE AND APPLE PIE CONTEST WINNERS. Liz Joseph- Apple Pie Sue F McMurray- Crab cake
COMMUNITY PICNIC AT SEASIDE PARK
Make your best homemade crab cake or apple pie to and bring it to the park for the judges.
Pack a picnic lunch to share with your friends, family, and neighbors.
A Fun Family Day for Everyone!
Oyster Roast
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 jam inside the restaurant after the event. Visit our Facebook event page for more information.
VETERANS DAY 2024
2024 - 11/11 at 9:00 AM meet at the Wachapreague Cemetary, Drummondtown Road, Melfa to place flags on all Veterans Gave sites located there. Flags will be provided by the town.
Santa at Seaside Park Community Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14th, 2024-6:00 PM Santa will be at the Seaside Park Gazebo.
In case of rain or foul weather, it will be held at the Wachapreague Firehall.
It's time for the kids to see Santa. Have a cup of hot chocolate or cider, eat some cookies, and sing a few Christmas carols with your friends, family, and neighbors. If you'd like to bring some cookies or dessert to share. Santa can't wait to see you there!