A Chincoteague Island vacation in October

A Chincoteague Island Vacation in October

With the cooler temperatures and school in session, October is the perfect time of the year for a Chincoteague Island Vacation. Fishing is great this time of the year! Whether you prefer surf fishing off the shores of the Assateague national Wildlife Refuge, booking one of the many fishing tour boats and letting these experts lead you to some serious fishing or just casting a line off one of Chincoteague Island’s piers, it’s a fabulous way to spend a day on your Chincoteague Island Vacation.

The weekend activities, festivals and special events continue with the likes of the Oyster Festival, for example. A normal crowd for the Chincoteague Oyster Festival is a couple of thousand seafood fanatics who know that they can expect the freshest most delicious seafood delicacies available anywhere. Many folks travel great distances to enjoy this amazing event presented by the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. The Chincoteague Oyster Festival celebrates the seafood industry and is held at the start of Oyster season. The 37th annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival was held on October 10th and 11th in 2009. If you missed it, why not put it down on your calendar for 2010. The Chincoteague Chamber will send you a Chincoteague Visitors Guide if you call them at 757-336-6161.

Yet to come in October is the Chili Chowder Cook- Off, a perennial favorite on Chincoteague Island. This is the perfect way to spend a cool October afternoon enjoying a virtual buffet of soups, chowders specialty dishes, live music and much more. All of this with a spirit of friendly competition makes for an exciting day, stay tuned for details.

All in all, October is the ideal time for a Chincoteague Island Vacation. Why not plan your Chincoteague Island Vacation today.