Pony Penning

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Photo used by permission of Amanda Geci
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Photo used by permission of Amanda Geci
Pony Penning is always held the last full week in July. During Pony Penning week several events take place.
  • Southern Roundup
  • Northern Roundup
  • Beach Walk (where Northern herd walks along the beach to join the Southern herd in the holding pens)
  • Pony Swim to Chincoteague & Parade through town to the carnival grounds
  • Foal Auction
  • Swim back to Assateague

2024 Pony Penning Dates
  • July 20th-26th
  • Beach Walk is July 22th
  • Pony Swim is July 24th
  • Pony Auction is July 25th
If you would like more information on each event, visit the Chincoteague Pony Guide | Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce or Chincoteague.com 

Spring Roundup

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Photo used by permission of Amanda Geci
Spring Roundup is held in early April. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announces the dates. The ponies are rounded up for spring shots and checkup. The previous year's buybacks are released on to Assateague after wintering at the carnival grounds.
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Spring 2023 Roundup Dates 
  • March 31st: Southern Herd in afternoon
  • April 1st: Northern Herd during the morning

Fall Roundup

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Photo used by permission of Amanda Geci
Fall Roundup is held late September and sometimes leading into early October.  The ponies are rounded up for fall checkup and the fall pickup foals must be picked up by their owners. The year's buybacks are brought to the carnival grounds for the winter.
Current Fall 2023 Roundup Dates 
  • September 29 & 30th

Links

Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Pony Guide
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company
​Chincoteague.com Pony Swim Guide​
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