CHINCOTEAGUE: PONY PENNING WEEK.

Pony Penning Week in Chincoteague, Virginia is an annual event that celebrates the wild ponies of Assateague Island. The event includes a pony swim, where the ponies are guided by Saltwater Cowboys across Assateague Channel to Chincoteague Island. After the swim, the ponies are paraded through town and then auctioned off to raise funds for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. The event also includes various activities such as parades, riding demonstrations, carnival rides, and live entertainment. Pony Penning Week brings together communities and visitors to appreciate nature, tradition, and the bond between humans and horses. [Extracted from the article]