Historical Society: 3rd Annual Crab Crackin
2021-08-21 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
THIRD ANNUAL CRAB CRACKIN’
Saturday, August 21, 2021
4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Historical Society of the Eastern Shore of Virginia (map)
Don’t miss the third annual all-you-can-eat Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place, presented by Taylor Bank, on Saturday, Aug. 21. On the front lawn of the Onancock landmark, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society will host the feast to showcase the Shore’s agricultural and aquacultural bounty with live music sponsored by Weichert, Realtors® – Mason-Davis. This year’s Crab Crackin’ will serve as a fundraiser for the repairing and repainting of Onancock’s Hopkins & Bro. Store. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. The menu includes steamed blue crabs; shrimp steam with potatoes, sweet corn, and sausage; barbecue; coleslaw; beer and wine (limited quantity of beer and wine included, with additional available for purchase). Tickets for the general public are $60 each. Visit shorehistory.org/ticketsales to buy. The emailed receipt will serve as your ticket so be sure to bring it with you on Aug. 21. Want to gather with a group of friends or family? A new offering called the “Crab Pod” might fit the bill. This civic sponsorship includes event tickets for 10 plus additional beverage tickets and a 10’ x 10’ hospitality tent with private setup including table; chairs; condiments; crab-picking tools; trashcan, etc. We’d like to thank Mallards Restaurants & Catering for their generous support as a business sponsor. Business sponsorships are available at the $1,000 and $500 levels. To purchase a sponsorship, please call 757-787-8012 or email marketing@shorehistory.org. Ker Place is located at 69 Market Street in Onancock.

Town Council Meeting-59
2021-08-23 19:00

Labor Day - Town Office Closed
2021-09-06

Tree Board Meeting
2021-09-08 18:00, 2021-10-13 18:00, 2021-11-10 18:00, 2021-12-08 18:00

Waterfront Committee Meeting
2021-09-14 17:30, 2021-10-12 17:30, 2021-11-09 17:30

Super Saturday Sidewalk Sale
2021-09-18 09:00
Due to COVID-19, this event is strictly a do-it-yourself event for all Town residents. There will not be any tables for rent at the Town Gazebo. Town residents are encouraged to put their yard sale items out on their lawns. The event will be advertised by OBCA.
For questions or comments, please contact Bill Burnham at 305-240-3298 or via email at bill@burnhamguides.com.

Town Council - ARPA Work Session
2021-09-20 17:30
Town of Onancock
Town Council Work Session
September 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order and roll call
Work session:
Use of ARPA Funds
Adjourn

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-09-21 17:30
Town of Onancock
Planning Commission Meeting
September 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order and roll call
Consideration and approval of meeting minute from:
August 17, 2021 meeting
Commissioner Business:
Brief update on status of Comprehensive Plan Review
Review zoning application – change of zoning from residential to business – 16 Market St.
Review most recent version of Homestay ordinance – preliminary, for discussion purposes only
Adjourn

HOS: Eat, Play, Love
2021-09-25 11:00 - 14:00

HOS: Inside Out on the Lawn
2021-09-25 19:30

Town Council Meeting-60
2021-09-27 19:00
Town of Onancock
Town Council Meeting
September 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order and roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from:
August 23, 2021 Town Council meeting
September 20, 2021 Town Council work session
Public Business:
No public hearings scheduled
Motion to adopt Comprehensive Plan
Council Discussion
Follow-up conversation from 9/20/21 ARPA work session
5-Year Financial Plan, discuss purpose and process
Trash can allowance per contract
Public comment
Committee Reports:
HRSD (Bob Bloxom)
Waterfront (Bob Bloxom)
Planning Commission (Bob Bloxom)
Personnel (Joy Marino)
Mayor’s report
Town Manager’s report
Council comments
Closed session
Adjourn

Columbus Day - Town Office Closed
2021-10-11

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-10-19 17:30
Town of Onancock
Planning Commission Meeting
October 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order and roll call
Consideration and approval of meeting minute from:
September 21, 2021 meeting
Commissioner Business:
Brief update on status of Comprehensive Plan Review
Review zoning for Pine Street
Recommendation to rezone four parcels to Cultural, Recreational, and Community Facilities
Paper road construction standards and requirements
Review most recent version of Homestay ordinance – preliminary, for discussion purposes only
Adjourn

Town Council Meeting-62
2021-10-25 19:00

Onancock Farmer's & Artisans Market
2021-10-30 09:00 - 12:00
The Onancock Farmer’s & Artisans Market is back open to the public starting May 1st. Our favorite vendors will return to selling in the open-air lot! You can also order online. Click HERE for more details.

Onancock Farmer's & Artisans Market
2021-10-31 09:00 - 12:00
The Onancock Market with all of the farmers, bakers, meat, seafood, artisans, crafters and artists, will begin its 9th season on May 2nd and run every Saturday, May through November.
The Onancock Farmers & Artisans Market is a volunteer driven, 501(c)3 organization serving the Eastern Shore community. For more information follow us on Facebook and check out our website at onancockmarket.com. Prospective vendors, email us at onancockmarket@gmail.com.

Veterans' Day _ Town Office Closed
2021-11-11 00:00 - 23:59

Veteran's Day Town Office Closed
2021-11-11

HOS: Champagne & Oyster Tasting
2021-11-14 16:00 - 2021-11-15 19:00

Planning Commission Meeting
2021-11-16 17:30

Town Council Meeting-63
2021-11-22 19:00
Town of Onancock
Town Council Meeting
November 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Call to order and roll call
Pledge of Allegiance
Consideration and approval of meeting minutes from:
October 25, 2021 Town Council meeting
Public Business:
No public hearings scheduled
Council Discussion
Discussion of Planning Commission recommended changes to Town Code 38-77, Special Exemptions (which includes a major revision to the ordinance for Homestay).
Police response to public safety concerns
ARPA Tourism Grant
Public comment
Committee Reports:
HRSD (Bob Bloxom)
Waterfront (Bob Bloxom)
Planning Commission (Bob Bloxom)
Personnel (Joy Marino)
Mayor’s report
Town Manager’s report
ARPA Project updates
Council comments
Closed session
Interviews to appoint new Council member to seat being vacated by Council member Bloxom
Adjourn

Thanksgiving Day - Town Office Closed
2021-11-25, 2021-11-26

Eastern Shore Artisan's Guild Tour
2021-11-26 10:00 - 2021-11-27 17:00
19th Annual Holiday Tour
Every year, on Thanksgiving weekend, the Artisans Guild Eastern Shore of Virginia showcases our member artisans and their unique crafts and talent in a self-drive show & sale event. This Holiday Open Studio Tour has been held for almost 20 years and is the flagship event for the Guild. The tour takes you off the beaten path and leads you via scenic routes to the home studios, a vineyard and historic locations between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The tour has become a real holiday tradition on the Eastern Shore peninsula, providing a fun opportunity to appreciate our local culture and share it with friends or visiting family members. More than 40 Guild artisans are showing and selling their handmade creations at about 15 different stops and can explain their inspiration and techniques with visitors. It is a wonderful way for many folks to get to know the beautiful Eastern Shore countryside, kick off the Holiday Season with some unique holiday shopping and support our local artisan community.
The ESVA Artisans Guild is excited to announce that the 19th Annual Holiday Tour will return to an in-person format in 2021!
This wonderful Thanksgiving weekend self-driving tour of artists’ and artisans’ studios as well as a vineyard on the Eastern Shore of Virginia will be held from 10-5 on Friday and Saturday, November 26th and 27th, 2021. Explore the beautiful ESVA and its wealth of creative talent and join us for a relaxing and entertaining shopping and wine-tasting experience. We look forward to kicking off the holiday season together!
Click HERE for more information!
