Annual Sunset Fundraiser Boat Cruise
Schedule
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Curtis Merrit Harbor Rd, Chincoteague, VA 23336, United States | Chincoteague, VA
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It’s that time of year again—our Annual Sunset Boat Cruise is here! Step aboard The Martha Lou and join Daisey’s Island Cruises for the Chincoteague Island Library’s Fundraiser, an unforgettable evening on the water.Tickets are $65 per person. Adults only, please.
Enjoy live music by Troy and Clara Outten who will be joined by John Heinz on the fiddle & violin, delicious catering by AM*PM Wine and Gourmet, wine & bottled water and good company as you take in a beautiful sunset cruise. This is one event you won’t want to miss!
The cruise departs from Curtis Merritt Harbor at 6:00 PM. Please arrive by 5:45 PM.
Tickets are limited and sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve yours today. Call 757-336-5556 or visit DICRUISES.COM and click on “Charity Cruises” to purchase.
Come out, relax, and support a great cause while making it a night to remember!
This event is always a lot of fun and a sell out! 100% of your ticket price benefits the Chincoteague Island Library and supports operations and programs. The Chincoteague Island Library serves residents and visitors 6 days a week, all year round. Have fun and help the library continue to serve the community!
Thank you to Daisey's Island Cruises for your support. We are grateful for the donation of the Martha Lou and staff for the evening for this important fundraiser for the library.
Meet the Musicians
Clara Outten has been turning the pages on Troy’s sheet music—and singing right alongside him—since they were both in high school. Clara grew up in a family that loves to sing, and she carried that joy with her through Pocomoke High School and Salisbury University. A fourth‑generation public school teacher, she now teaches at Snow Hill Elementary and mentors college students preparing to enter the classroom. She’s also the proud momma of Zachary and Nora, who are following right along in the family’s musical footsteps.
Troy Outten is also a graduate of Pocomoke High School and Salisbury University, where he earned his degree in music. He grew up helping in the family furniture store, but everything changed when he picked up a guitar in high school. Today, he’s the longtime band director at Chincoteague High School, known for stepping in on just about any instrument when his students need an extra musician. Troy has performed everywhere from weddings to family Christmas parties, and he keeps the entire Outten musical clan well‑rehearsed and performance‑ready.
John Heinz is a self‑taught fiddle and dobro player who works at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. He performs with several Eastern Shore groups, including The Salts for Chincoteague’s Road Scholars programs, the high‑energy Free State Country Band from Maryland, Brian and the Barn Owls out of Delaware, and Backroad with Troy and Clara Outten—plus a handful of other acts. Originally from New Jersey, John now lives in Captain’s Cove, VA. Music runs deep in his roots: his parents were world‑famous opera stars, Jerome Hines and Lucia Evangelista.
Do you have more questions? Please call the library at 757-336-3460
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