Pony Penning soon-

 

(Chincoteague CC/Shore Daily  News) 

Festivities begin with the South Herd roundup on Saturday, July 20th and the North Herd roundup on Sunday, July 21st. The North Herd of wild Chincoteague Ponies will join the South Herd to await the “big day” in the traditional Beach Walk on Assateague Island on Monday, July 22nd. Vet checks will be given on Tuesday. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has announced that the swim on Wednesday, July 24th will be between Noon-1 p.m. The auction of foals takes place on Thursday morning July 25th at 8 a.m. at the Carnival Grounds located at 3648 Main Street. Online bidding will also be available and can be accessed from the Chamber Website on Auction Day. The week’s events culminate with the return swim of the South Herd adult ponies to Assateague Island on Friday morning, July 26th (time to be determined after the swim on Wednesday).

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