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Pony Beach Walk 2022
Date: Wednesday, July , 2022
Location: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

The countdown has begun! ⏳The historic Chincoteague Pony Swim 2026 is just around the corner!​To spread the excitement o...
06/16/2026

The countdown has begun! ⏳
The historic Chincoteague Pony Swim 2026 is just around the corner!
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Chincoteaguebayresort Ever witnessed wild ponies swimming across a channel?It only happens here on Chincoteague Island-a...
06/13/2026

Chincoteaguebayresort Ever witnessed wild ponies swimming across a channel?

It only happens here on Chincoteague Island-and 2026 marks the 101st Pony Swim!

Pony Swim Day: July 29, 2026 But the excitement doesn't stop there- an entire week of festivities fills the island and the resort with the local carnival, roundup, celebrations, and unforgettable coastal charm. Watch the Saltwater Cowboys guide the ponies from Assateague to Chincoteague during slack tide, then experience the iconic pony parade and foal auction that have captivated generations.

👀 Don't miss out! 👀🚨 Only a few days left! Keep your eyes on the biggest thrill of the year! 🚨​Dear followers, the count...
06/12/2026

👀 Don't miss out! 👀
🚨 Only a few days left! Keep your eyes on the biggest thrill of the year! 🚨
​Dear followers, the countdown has begun for 'Pony Swim 2026', one of the world's most popular and thrilling traditional festivals! The main attraction of this year is set to take place on July 29th.
​What to expect from this event?
• ​A breathtaking sight of hundreds of wild horses swimming across the river together!
• ​The entire world is eagerly waiting to witness this historic moment as it enters its 101st year.
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06/12/2026

Chincoteague's world famous Pony Swim will take place Wednesday, July 29th at slack tide as we begin another century of tradition. View the Pony Swim on the big screen with thousands of other pony lovers at the Veteran's Memorial Park, or make your way through the Marsh and witness the event front row from Pony Swim Lane!

06/12/2026

A whopping 15,000 people attended the first crossing, and now the event draws between 40,000 and 50,000 attendees. Not only do people come from all over the world, but the swim is also ingrained in the locals, who grew up watching these stately mammals swim from one island to another.

06/12/2026

A complete guide to the week-long festivities during Chincoteague Island’s World Famous Pony Swim!
July 29th-2026, marks the 101st year of Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim. The Chincoteague Pony Swim was made famous by Marguerite Henry’s “Misty of Chincoteague“.

Who are the active members of Pony Swim Lovers? Let us know in the comments!​The wait is finally over! The highly antici...
06/11/2026

Who are the active members of Pony Swim Lovers? Let us know in the comments!
​The wait is finally over! The highly anticipated Pony Swim Festival is just around the corner.


06/11/2026

In 1925, following two devastating fires that ravaged the downtown area, Chincoteague's citizens recognized the need to be better equipped to handle disasters. The volunteer firefighters decided to take ponies that were grazing on Assateague Island and sell them at an auction on Chincoteague Island. The process involved having the ponies swim across the channel. Firefighters raised enough funds to purchase a 750-gallon fire truck and hoses, and the tradition of the Pony Swim was born.

06/11/2026

You Can Watch Virginia’s Wild Ponies Swim During This 101-Year-Old Event
Each summer, there's a magical sight to behold on the shores of Chincoteague Island.

06/11/2026

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.

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