Fall is a busy time here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, with an array of festivals and oyster roasts filling up the calendar. Here are a few events that could keep you busy on the Eastern Shore of Virginia this weekend. Saturday, September 20, 6:30 a.m. Onancock Bay Challenge Onancock Town Wharf, 2 Market Street, Onancock The 24th annual Onancock Bay Challenge anglers contest will take place this Saturday. Anglers will compete for over $6,500 worth of prizes in eight categories, which include red drum, spot and croaker. The largest and second largest fish caught in each category will win. There will also be merchandise prizes awarded for best overall fish, best Angler’s Club member fish, best junior angler fish and best kayak-caught fish. All anglers will also be eligible for a drawing, which features prizes from local businesses. Participants will have from 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. to bring their catch back to the Onancock Wharf. For more information or to register for this event visit esanglersclub.org/category/events/ or call (757) 709-8697. Sunday, September 21, 1 p.m. Fall in LOVE Picnic Robert Reed Park, Main and Mumford streets, Chincoteague Bid farewell to summer and take a photo in the LOVE chairs at Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Fall in LOVE Picnic. This family friendly event will feature live music and photo ops in the LOVE chairs. Bring a blanket, a lunch, a lawn game and enjoy the end of summer. For more information call (757) 678-6161 or visit ChincoteagueChamber Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 10 a.m. Open Farm Event By the Bay Alpacas, 29560 Harborton Road, Pungoteague By The Bay Alpacas will celebrate National Alpaca Farm Day one week early this year by hosting an open farm event this weekend. Visitors can feel the soft fur of the farm’s alpacas before watching a live demonstration of how the fleece is prepared, dyed, spun, weaved and felted. Yarn and unique items made from the wool of By the Bay Alpacas will be available for purchase. For more information visit bythebayalpacas/
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:01:52 +0000
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