Calendar of Events
Did someone say fun?
Yep, you heard right. From April through October, Cherrystone has loads of fun activities that anyone and everyone will enjoy. Check out the schedule and book your trip now. We won’t start without you!

April

April 2-4
Easter Clam and Oyster Roast!!

This fun-filled weekend features our popular Clam Roast. In addition to Cherrystone little-neck clams, we’ve added world famous Chincoteague Salt Oysters to the menu this year, plus we’ll have hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, and all the fixings. Activities include a Easter egg hunt, egg races, cake walk, egg toss and prizes. Sunday morning church services will be followed by a free continental breakfast. Package includes the site type of choice for Friday and Saturday nights, and 2 tickets to the Clam & Oyster Roast. Reservations are limited, so plan early to join us.

April 9-11
Cherrystone’s Annual Spring Rake-Up Weekend

Grab your rakes, pitchforks, and gloves and join us for Rake-up Weekend. Receive a free night of camping at Cherrystone for every four hours you help us clean-up the park (limit 2 rakers per site). There will be activities for the kids and a potluck BBQ dinner and Chili Cook off at 5 p.m. on Saturday. If you like a challenge, cook up a batch of your best chili, or, just bring your favorite covered dish and we’ll bring hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks. Spring Rake-Up is fun for the entire family!

May

May 1 NEW!
Annual Welcome Luncheon for Seasonal Campers

Ahoy mates! We want to welcome back our seasonal campers in an extra special way with this pirate-themed luncheon at the Littleneck Café. Be there at 2 p.m. or you’ll walk the plank. Arrrr!

May 7-9
Cherrystone’s 45th Anniversary Celebration & Mother’s Day Weekend

This special surprise weekend package features fun family activities including mother & child pedal boat races, live entertainment, and a special Sunday morning breakfast for Mom at the Little Neck Café. Our anniversary gift to you, our guest, is one free night’s site fee. Pay for Friday and receive Saturday night free. Also look for discounts in our General Store and Bait and Tackle Shop.

May 14-16
Parents Retreat Weekend

That’s right! A weekend for parents to unwind and recharge. Leave the kids at home and come to Cherrystone for a relaxing weekend just for you. There will be wine and cheese, guest speakers, fishing, Texas Hold ‘Em tournament with prizes , and more!

May 28-31
Memorial Day Weekend

SUMMER IS HERE, and Memorial Day Weekend is going to be a blast. First is the annual Memorial Day Open Air Market. Do your spring cleaning and sell your unwanted treasures here, or just come on down to find a great bargain. Open Air Market spaces available through the Welcome Center.

On Sunday, don’t miss the Memorial Day Parade. Decorate your bike or yourself and march to honor those who have served and protected our nation.

June

June 11-13
Chocoholic’s Weekend

This weekend it’s all about your sweet tooth. Play Candy Bar Bingo, Chocolate Art, make Human Sundaes (What’s a human sundae? You’ll just have to see for yourself!), Pudding Pass and more! If you’re a chocolate addict, you won’t want to miss this! We guarantee, you’ve never encountered chocolate quite like this before.

June 18-20
Father’s Day Weekend

There’s no better way to celebrate Dad’s special day than a trip to Cherrystone Family Camping Resort for a weekend of activities planned with Dad in mind. There will be Pedal Boat Races (father and child), live entertainment on Saturday night and a special Sunday morning breakfast for Dad in the Littleneck Café.

June 25-27
Wizard’s Weekend

Calling all Wizards! Hop on your broom and fly on over for a spellbinding weekend that includes a wizards’ costume contest and a magical quest. Also, create your very own magic wand and make a sorcerer’s hat. Don’t miss this charmed weekend of fun for all ages. Muggles are welcome too!

July

July 2-5
Independence Day

It’s America’s 234th Birthday and time to celebrate. Come dressed as your favorite American hero at our Independence Day costume contest. You won’t want to miss our Independence Day parade either. There are activities for the entire family and to top off your visit, enjoy our spectacular fireworks display.

July 9-11
50’s Rock & Roll Weekend

Remember when poodle skirts reigned in fashion and Elvis was King? We’re turning back the clock at Cherrystone for our 50’s Rock and Roll Weekend. The fun includes an old-fashioned sock hop and costume contest with D.J. “Hambone” spinning the tunes as you jitterbug the night away.
We’ll also have a bubble gum blowing contest, 50’s trivia contest, hula-hoop contest, Name that 50’s Tune competition, watermelon eating contest, sidewalk art, and more!
For added fun, it’s also our 4th annual Clam Hunt so bring you bags and buckets(be sure to wear the proper footwear)! Join us for a rock and roll weekend to remember!

July 16-18 NEW!
Space Camp Weekend

Attention all budding astronauts: this weekend is for you! There will be a special display by NASA, and activities will include making your own bottle rocket, a lunar walk andmore!

July 23-25
Fiesta Weekend

Don your sombrero and join us for a weekend of fiesta fun! There will be plenty of Mexican activities including piñata fun and flower making plus favorites such as Frisbee golf, twilight volleyball, soda bottle bowling, a scavenger hunt, and remote car races. For the adults, we’ll also have a wine and cheese tasting. Tantalize your taste buds with Mexican food specialties throughout the weekend and for those who dare, there will also be a taco eating contest. It’s fiesta fun for the entire family.

August

July 30- August 1
Race Weekend

Attention all race fans! Speed to Cherrystone for a weekend of race activities for the whole family. Wear the logos and colors of your favorite driver at our Race Outfit Contest. We’ll have Matchbox car races and remote control car races (bring your own), NASCCAR trivia contest and our own Cherrystone 500 race. On Sunday, watch the race on Cherrystone’s big screen TV at the Little Neck Café.

August 6-8
Pirate’s Weekend

Ahoy Mates! Escape the gallows and come aboard for Pirate’s Weekend. Seaworthy activities include the search for Blackbeard’s treasure, costume contests, construction of your own “Pirate Ship on Wheels”, plus the Pirate Parade featuring Blackbeard himself. Fun for all...

August 13-15
Island Weekend

Don't miss this weekend of fun, island style! This action-packed weekend includes a best island outfit contest, pineapple eating contest, dress-a-banana and "HOT" coconut pass. We'll be doing the limbo or you can test your strenght with tug-o-war. Live entertainment rounds out this weekend you won't want to miss.

August 20-22
Backyard Carnival Weekend

Ah, those great memories of going back to carnivals as a kid. Well, the carnival is back and better than ever at Cherrystone. We'll have all your favorite games including Penny Toss, Shave the Balloon, Softball Throw, Ring Toss, Duck Pond and more. There will be lots of cool prizes too!!

August 27-29 NEW!
Back to School Weekend

The end of summer, doesn’t need to be the end of fun! Our back to school weekend includes 25% off site fees (2 nights or more) plus great end-of-season sales at The General Store and Bait and Tackle Shop!

September

September 3-6
Labor Day Weekend

It’s Mardi Gras time at Cherrystone! Say “so long” to summer with a fun-filled family celebration. There will be family games and scavenger hunts, our Mardi Gras costume contest, king cake and parade. Help us crown our new King Stone and Queen Cherry as we say good-bye to summer. Also look for special discounts on Cherrystone souvenirs.

September 17-19 & 24-26
Camper Appreciation Weekends

Camp with us on one or both of these great weekends and receive a 20% discount on site fees (Fri-Sun). In addition, there will be discounts on selected items in our General Store and Bait and Tackle Shop. Make plans now to join us for a special weekend.

October

October 4-7
Autumn Harvest Fest Package

Cherrystone Family Camping Resort invites you to experience the “great tastes” of Virginia’s Eastern Shore with our Autumn Harvest Fest Package. This package includes three (3) nights of camping for two on the site type of your choice and two tickets to Harvest Fest on October 7th.

Harvest Fest is a one-day festival sponsored by the eastern shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce featuring arts & crafts exhibits, live entertainment and all-you-can-eat clam chowder, chicken wings, fried green tomatoes, softshell crab sandwiches, crabcake sandwiches, pork barbecue, sweet potato biscuits with country ham, sweet potato pie, soft drinks and more.

Tickets to Harvest Fest are limited and always sell-out, so make your reservations EARLY!!

Halloween Weekend reservations are limited, so call now!


October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24

Our annual Halloween celebration is a SPOOK-tacular, FUN-filled time. This awesome weekend includes a costume contest for kids and adults with prizes awarded to the winners, carved or decorated pumpkin contest, hayrides, “Trick or Treat” for children 12 and younger, entertainment, horror movie and magician. Get in the “spirit” as you decorate your site. We will give a special prize for the most creative! Come early and receive Thursday night for ½ price! Stay till Monday and receive Sunday night for ½ price!
Cherrystone’s 12th Annual Haunted House
Our haunted house is so scary, it’s well, scary. Visit our Haunted House during our Halloween Weekends in October of a ghoulishly good time. Tickets sold separately. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.