We%26#39;re coming in the Sunday before Pony Penning and leaving the next Saturday and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for things to get deposits on and reserved? We%26#39;ve got a charter for watching the pony swim and bike rentals for the whole week, but what else? It%26#39;s two adults and a right at two-year-old boy. Looks like there%26#39;s a cool playground, but I%26#39;m guessing no reservations needed there.
Recommended Reservations for Pony Penning Week?
You have a place to stay reserved? That%26#39;s about all that%26#39;s required. Have a good time!
Recommended Reservations for Pony Penning Week?
Basically this is the most crowded week of the year on Chincoteague. You will need reservations at restaurants and any activity will have a short wait - but the island is never as crowded as a major resort.
You can find lists of restaurants and reserve a couple of days in advance. If you want a riding lesson at the Pony Centre reserve early.
The main thing is to have a confirmed place to stay and if you want to see the swim a charter. Bring warm clothes to wear -- when you leave for the swim it will be dark and cool -- wear swimsuits underneath. Bring warm drinks for the first part of your wait, and cold drinks for the last part -- you will be out on the water for at least 4 hours and maybe longer.
It is a busy time, but we were there for Pony Penning week in 2007, and had reservations for AJ%26#39;s on the Creek. All other times we walked in and were seated within minutes for dinner, and never had a wait for lunch. That%26#39;s why I said if you have a place to stay, you don%26#39;t really need other reservations.
We were there two different years in kayaks. Its a fun week. The crowds start thinning out after the swim. Make sure you get to see the ponies in the pens after the swim. Its a rare opportunity to see them all. Also on Friday the swim back is fun but has only 30 or so ponies.
It think its on Monday that they bring the northern herd down the beach. We didn%26#39;t get to see that but it sounded like fun. When you%26#39;re there, check on it.
Here%26#39;s a link to stories and some decent pictures of the two we were there for.
www.alandsuejohnson.com/pony_penning.htm
There%26#39;s a button for 2003 and 2004. Return to Assateague will show you the pictures of the other things we%26#39;ve seen over there.
We had a great time both years. Make sure you get to the auction for a while. The excitement in some of the kids is amazing.
You definately want to have reservations at a motel or cottage. Many of the hotels have higher rates that week so you may find a rental cottage is a more affordable option for you. A friend of ours has several small rentals that you may want to look into at www.chincoteaguecottages.com
Have a great week!
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