Welcome to Onancock VA
The town of Onancock nestles between two forks of a creek on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the Eastern Shore is a land of tiny towns, winding waterways, farms and forests. Begin your exploration of the area with a visit to Onancock.
Founded in 1680, Onancock is now home to 1,500 lucky residents. Visitors can peek into art galleries and fun shops. Several restaurants serve tasty meals. There are half a dozen upscale places to stay, from restored Victorian Bed & Breakfast inns with porch swings to a boutique hotel. And enjoy the other things to do around town.
Come to Onancock for a weekend escape or use our town as your base for a week-long Eastern Shore adventure. Information for those arriving by boat.
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What's New
Onancock Newsletter
The Spring edition of the Onancock News is now available! It includes articles on Second Fridays, Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale, Tall Ship SULTANA in Onancock, Captain John Smith GeoTrail, Run for the Animals, the new Onancock Market, and more.
The Onancock Market
A seasonal open-air market is coming to town! Local farmers, watermen and artisans offer fresh, locally grown food and handmade goods. Saturday mornings, May 19 - Sept 29. Corner of Market Street and Ames Street, downtown.
Tangier Island Ferry
The 2012 Onancock to Tangier Island Ferry schedule is now online. Enjoy a trip to the island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.
Onancock Brochure
A revised version of the Onancock brochure is available. Front, back. Click to view it online.
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Coming Events
For the complete list of everything happening in Onancock this weekend, please go to the "Fans of Onancock" Facebook page.
May 19, 2012
Super Saturday town-wide yard sale. 8 am to 1 pm.
June 1-4, 2012
Tall Ship SULTANA at Onancock - festival celebrating the Schooner Sultana's visit to Onancock Wharf, and commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
June 8, 2012
2nd Fridays - galleries, shops and restaurants feature local artists and specials.
June 14, 2012
International Film Series at the Roseland Theatre presents A Better Life.
July 3, 2012
Ice Cream Social & Patriotic Band Concert - on the Town Square. A beautiful, free community event.
More about Onancock events ...
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