About
Carnival Grounds, 3648 Main Street, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
- Date: 7/30/2026
- Starts: 8:00 AM
- Ends: 12:00 PM
The 101st Annual Pony Auction will take place at the Carnival grounds, 3648 Main Street, beginning at 8am with NO chairs or placeholding permitted before then.
Bidders/viewers will be allowed in at 6am in a first come first served manner that morning, you can park in the parking lot but nobody will be granted access until 6am and all persons or items are subject to search. Any chairs placed before then will be removed by law enforcement.
Learn more about Pony Swim HERE - including the Official Pony Swim Guide with helpful hints, full schedule of events, updated maps and logistics, tips for getting the most out of the week, and details on security measures, road closures, trolley schedule, and shuttle stops.
This information is verified by and provided in partnership between the Town of Chincoteague, Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, and Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce.
PLEASE NOTE: No pets or emotional support animals are permitted on shuttle buses, Pony Express trolleys, on Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, at Veteran's Memorial Park, or at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. Service animals specifically trained to aid a disabled person are permitted.
Image: John Park
Features:
Carnival, Chincoteague Ponies, Family Fun, Fundraisers, Horses
