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

The Onancock Market
The open-air market reopens on May 4, 2013. For more information visit www.onancockmarket.com

Geocaching Trail
Did you know that there are 13 caches within the town limits of Onancock? They are located at historic sites, parks and two are even in Onancock Creek, accessible only by boat or kayak! Visit Geocaching.com to learn more about this growing activity.

Tangier Island Ferry
The Onancock-Tangier Ferry will resume in May 2013. For information call 757-891-2505 or see http://www.tangierferry.com/

Coming Events

Spring/Summer OBCA Meetings: April 2, June 4, July 2 and August 6,2013, 7 p.m. at Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church, Market and Lee streets, Onancock.

Second Friday Art Stroll: April 12, 5-8 p.m., and every second Friday thereafter until December 13, 2013. Participating shops and galleries feature local artists, demonstrations and specials, with dining in eclectic eateries.

Onancock Super Saturday Yard Sale: Saturday, May 18, 2013 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The long-running town-wide yard sale now has an open-air market, Shore Made Music Swap and is pet-friendly. Download vendor form Sponsored by Onancock Business & Civic Association.

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 2nd Annual “Tour de Shore”: bicycle ride sponsored by ESVA Chamber of Commerce. See www.esvachamber.org/home/home.asp for details.

Ice Cream Social and Patriotic Band Concert: July 3, 2013 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 free ice cream at the Town Square.

Music for the Hungry: July 13, 2013 Noon - 7:00 pm Music! Benefits the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore. On the field at the Historic Onancock School, 6 College Avenue, Onancock.

More about Onancock events ...

Virginia Tourism | Town of Onancock | Contact | Site Map
About the Onancock Business & Civic Association | OBCA membership form