Coming Events in Onancock
Second Fridays in Onancock
Second Friday evening of each month, April through December
5-8 p.m.
Take an evening art stroll through this 1680 harbor town on the second Friday evening of the
month. Participating shops and galleries stay open late featuring local artists, demonstrations and specials, with dining in international and eclectic eateries. Sponsored by the Onancock Business & Civic Association.
Click for details on upcoming Second Friday events
OBCA: (757) 302-0388
Beehive
July 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 2010
Musical. At the North Street Playhouse.
History of the Banjo
August 13, 2010
6:00 pm
Carson Hudson, History Professor at William and Mary and Musician for Collonial Williamsburg is coming to Ker Place for a lecture and concert. Free to the Public. Beer and Refreshments will be sold. An evening of casual family fun. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a nice night under the giant Sycamore trees.
Friends of Onancock School Annual PigNic Fundraiser
September 4, 2010
The Annual PigNic offers a barbeque pork dinner, local artist exhibition, concert by the Community Band, and a Silent Auction.
Information: Donna Ware 757-787-7845
  
Onancock Harborfest
September 10 - 11, 2010
An annual family fun event. Music, food and fun. Concerts, kayak/canoe race, Great Paper Boat Race, critter parade and a rubber duck race are highlights. Location: the town wharf at the end of Market Street.
Onancock Town Hall: (757) 787-3363
SPCA Pet Walk
October 2, 2010
10 a.m.
Bring your pet and get pledges to help our local SPCA.
  
Paint Onancock! Plein Air Event
October 5 - 9, 2010
Artists at work at their easels all around town. The completed works will be on display for viewing and sale. Come out to support the artists as they capture the spirit of our scenic harbor town on canvas. You may be fortunate enough to end up with an original work of art in your home!
Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society 2010 Symposium
October 22 - 24, 2010
Observations and Discoveries from the Early South. Scholars, Curators and Southern characters will enlighten and entertain with thoughts and theories on some of America's most important dwellings and lifestyles of the 18th century. Includes a tour of historic homes. Space is strictly limited to 100 participants, so please sign up early to guarantee a seat.
  
Onancock Christmas Homes Tour
December 11, 2010
2-6 p.m.
Step inside some of this historic wharf town's finest homes, all decked out for the season. Listen to holiday music, including the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore, at a free concert at Historic Cokesbury Church, 4-8 p.m. Tour tickets ($15) can be purchased the day of the tour or in advance by phone. Presented by the Onancock Business & Civic Association to benefit a different local organization each year.
Onancock Christmas Parade
December 2010
5:00 PM
The hometown Christmas parade features floats, fire engines, marching groups and the arrival of Santa on a fire truck, all along Market Street.
Onancock Town Hall: (757) 787-3363
  
Super Saturday
May, 2011
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Whether looking for a bargain treasure or to clean out your own attic, this town-wide yard sale is the day to visit Historic Onancock. Many shops in town hold sidewalk sales along Market, North and King streets. Come, spend the day, and have lunch or dinner in one of the great international restaurants in this historic waterfront town. Vendor space available. We are pet-friendly! Sponsored by the Onancock Business and Civic Association.
OBCA: (757) 302-0388
  
Patriotic Band Concert and Ice Cream Social
July 3, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Accomack Community Band dishes up patriotic, toe-tapping tunes, while the Onancock Business & Civic Association dishes out the ice cream at the Town Square.
Information: Bill Burnham 757-787-2933.
OBCA: (757) 302-0388
Music for the Hungry
July, 2011
Noon - 8:00 pm
Music! $5 admission. Benefits the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore. At the Onancock School, College Avenue.
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