CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WAVY) — Chincoteague Island is hosting its 99th annual Pony Swim this year. The iconic event made famous by Marguerite Henry’s 1947 book “Misty of Chincoteague” is ...

The tradition began in 1925 as a way to raise money for Chincoteague's volunteer fire company. Interest in the pony swim grew and visitors began coming from across the country for the annual event.