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September 2018
SPCA Benefit Featuring Dixie Jade
The Outer Banks Brewing Station is hosting this fundraising event to benefit the SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter, an organization that provides quality care, rescue, reunification, and rehabilitation to all stray, homeless, and abandoned animals in Dare County. Come out and listen to the wonderful Dixie Jade LIVE while supporting an excellent cause!
Find out more »October 2018
Haunts Against Hunger
Outer Banks Tastes & Tales and Ghost Tours of the Outer Banks have teamed up to present the 1st Annual HAUNTS AGAINST HUNGER GHOST TOURS To Benefit Roanoke Island Food Pantry (A mission of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo) All ticket proceeds from walking Ghost Tours through haunted historic downtown Manteo October 19–25 will be donated to the Roanoke Island Food Pantry. Event Tour Nights: Fri, Sat, Sun October 19, 20, 21 & Tues, Wed, Thurs October 23, 24, 25 Tour Time:…
Find out more »Knock the Salt Off Car Wash
Tanger Outlets, Nags Head is hosting a "Knock the Salt Off" Car Rinse! with Nags Head's Finest and Bravest, the NH Fire and Police Department providing the labor! $10 suggested donation for car rinse. All money raised will support the Outer Banks Relief Foundation's Breast Cancer Fund. While you're out, enjoy fun giveaways from local supporters, face-painting, games, Tanger PINK cards and more!
Find out more »Bayou Ball
Dare County Arts Council cordially invites you to the Bayou Ball on Saturday, October 27 at Pirate’s Cove Pavilion in Manteo. The Bayou Ball will feature Cajun & Creole cuisine by Black Pelican Seafood Restaurant, festive decor by Holiday House Events, a silent auction and live full of fine art, as well as an entire night of entertainment by two-time Grammy Award winning musician Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. Let's dress and party Louisiana style - wear your favorite cocktail attire with some Creole &…
Find out more »November 2018
Spirits for Giving
Join us at Rooster’s Southern Kitchen on Thursday, November 1, 2018 for our Spirits for Giving Bourbon Tasting benefitting Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets include six bourbon tastings and an selection of Chef Levy’s appetizers for the evening. Reservations are required. Your e-mailed ticket receipt is your reservation. 100% of the ticket proceeds and 10% of the restaurant sales benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
Find out more »Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff
The 9th Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff to benefit the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research will be held on Sunday, November 4th from 12-3 pm at Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar in Kitty Hawk. As many as 10 competing chefs prepare dishes using fresh, local shrimp, for attendees to taste and vote on, while enjoying other specials, door prizes, raffles, an auction, and more. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance at Ocean Boulevard, Outer Banks…
Find out more »Steak Out for Charity
Come to Aqua Restaurant in Duck on Mondays and enjoy an 8 ounce Flat Iron Steak grilled to perfection with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and iced tea or soft drink for only $14. Delicious add-ons will also be available. $2 from each plate will be donated to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation to benefit people in need in our community.
Find out more »Fall Charity Cornhole Tournament
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint invites you to their first cornhole tournament on November 17th in the yard benefiting Beach Food Pantry! Registration starts at 2pm and the tournament kicks off at 3pm. Teams of two and a $10 registration fee all goes to the food pantry. Featured beers & brewery reps will be there from Uinta Brewing, Delirium Brewery, and Fullsteam Brewery.
Find out more »HarvestFest
Come out to TRiO on Saturday, November 17 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm for HarvestFest! This annual celebration of fall is your chance to taste the best the season has to offer. The TRiO mezzanine will be transformed with 7 tasting stations featuring wine, beer, cider, bubbly, cheese, cured meats and gourmet goodies that are perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting! Due to the great response this year, there will be two sessions of the tasting. One from 3-5 pm,…
Find out more »6th Annual Gobble Gobble Giveaway
Outer Beaches Realty and Conner’s Supermarket are proud to host the 6th Annual Gobble Gobble Giveaway on Monday, November 19 at 9 a.m. at Conner’s in Buxton. One lucky winner will have the chance at a Thanksgiving “Supermarket Sweep” style shopping spree, complete with mystery prizes around the store. OBR and Conner’s will match the dollar amount of their cart and donate the proceeds to two Hatteras Island food pantries. Spectators will also have the chance of winning a $100.00…
Find out more »Santa Paws Pet Supply Drive
Help our furry friends at the Outer Banks SPCA this holiday season! This year's collection begins on Monday, November 26, and ends on Friday, January 4. Donate a bag of pet food weighing 7 pounds or more and receive one free same-day admission to the NC Aquarium! Other donations will be accepted, including blankets, peroxide, cotton balls, dog and cat toys and kitty litter.
Find out more »December 2018
Dare CASA’s Breakfast with Santa
Join us for Breakfast with Santa on December 8th at Sugar Creek Restaurant in Nags Head. Families and children can enjoy a morning with Santa, and support Dare CASA's local nonprofit efforts to keep our community Happy, Healthy & Drug-Free. Ticket includes: breakfast buffet, silent auction, Go-Cart Raffle, and Photo with Santa from your smart phone/camera... a fun and festive morning to support a great cause! RESERVE YOUR SANTA SPOT NOW. PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY - THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT.
Find out more »Santa & A Movie: The Polar Express
Bring the kids to meet Santa from 9-10am, followed by a screening of the classic holiday favorite at 10am! Tom Hanks stars in "Polar Express". When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. R/C Kill Devil Hills Movies 10 has teamed up with Pirate 95.3 to help get the word out and they…
Find out more »TRiO Holiday Market
Come out for an afternoon of shopping and fun for a good cause at the annual TRiO Holiday Market. TRiO welcomes lots of wonderful local artists and artisans to this year’s market including: Handmade Jewelry from Silver Bonsai Gallery Handmade Wood Cheese Boards, Décor & More from Funktional Art Handmade Hot & Cold Compresses from Hot Mess OBX Seaglass and Beachglass Jewelry from Borders Beach Shop Marbled Accessories, Gifts & Goods from The Blue Moth Studio One-of-a-Kind Jewelry from All…
Find out more »Crafts & Drafts
Eat, drink and BE MERRY - all while holiday shopping! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 12 from 5PM-8PM! Buffalo City Jug Shop and Country Deli are having a fabulous Holiday Market! Amazing local artists and vendors will fill the store with perfect gift ideas, we'll have raffles supporting local charities, and $5 pints all day. Come on out and support local! Partake in Santa, sandwiches and more local vendors next door at Country Deli! Cheers for a fun-filled holiday!
Find out more »Pancakes With Santa
SANTA'S COMING! Stack 'Em High and Infinity Dance will be hosting their annual "Pancakes With Santa" fundraiser! Help support their studio and Competition Dancers raise money for their non-profit team. Tickets are only $10/person. You may Dine-In or Take-Out, and your ticket includes a 5x7 picture with Santa in Winter Wonderland! (NO credit cards, please just cash or check made out to Infinity Dance) Infinity dancers will be selling tickets up until the event so be sure to purchase some…
Find out more »Outer Banks Chorus presents Gloria
The Outer Banks Chorus presents Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other holiday carols featuring a chamber orchestra and guest musicians. Admission by donation. December 15, 2018 (Saturday) @ 6:00pm St. Andrew’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church 4212 S. Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959 December 16, 2018 (Sunday) @ 3:00pm Holy Redeemer By-The-Sea Catholic Church 301 West Kitty Hawk Road Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Find out more »Outer Banks Chorus presents Gloria
The Outer Banks Chorus presents Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other holiday carols featuring a chamber orchestra and guest musicians. Admission by donation. December 15, 2018 (Saturday) @ 6:00pm St. Andrew’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church 4212 S. Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959 December 16, 2018 (Sunday) @ 3:00pm Holy Redeemer By-The-Sea Catholic Church 301 West Kitty Hawk Road Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Find out more »January 2019
Best of the Dune – Wing, Chili, Poppers Cook-Off
Put Up or Shut Up - Come Show Your Skills. The Cat 5 Jeepers and the Dare County Motorsports Charity Group are teaming up to bring you the 1st Annual Best of The Dune Wing-Chili-Poppers Cook-Off. This is an amateur cooking competition benefiting Beach Food Pantry. All are welcome to enter if you think you can be the Best of the Dune. Cooking: $20 per category entry Tasting: $20 donation plus non-perishable food item Taste & Judge: $50 with a…
Find out more »April 2019
Island Art Show
Celebrate Outer Banks Art! The Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island - across the street from the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists & crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art & prints to woodworks, seaglass jewelry, handmade bath & body products, surf art, photography and more. Admission to the event is FREE, we…
Find out more »Eat, Drink, Art
Guests will be entertained with a fashion show, program highlights as well as artwork in the form of jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and pottery, created by College of The Albemarle students, alumni, and instructors. Tickets are available for $75 a person and include heavy hors-d'oeuvres, champagne, wine, and beer. Live music and a silent auction will round out the evening. This fund has the potential to help so many students — requirements are only that the student is a Dare County…
Find out more »Duck & Wine Festival
The board of directors of the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation announces the return of the Duck & Wine Festival, its annual fundraiser hosted in partnership with Coastal Cantina. The Festival will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 12-3pm at the Duck Waterfront Shops. The Duck & Wine Festival is a one-day restaurant cook-off judged by both a panel and event participants. Each chef creates a dish prepared from duck and pairs it with a wine selected by Coastal Cantina. The…
Find out more »Bourbon ‘n Blues Concert featuring Mojo Collins & Triple Vision
“Bourbon ‘n Blues” is a Spring concert series at Rooster’s Southern Kitchen. Come enjoy the musical stylings of Mojo Collins & Triple Vision as they croon their classic and jazzy blues tunes. Mojo Collins, a fourth-generation North Carolinian singer and songwriter, has been performing for over six decades and has opened for big names like Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, Steve Miller and many more. Mojo Collins & Triple Vision are ready to bring the Outer Banks community an evening to…
Find out more »May 2019
OBX Rod & Custom Festival
Come share your passion for cars at the OBX Rod & Custom Festival. The 2-day event features Cruise-ins, Vehicle Displays, Special Activities, Food & Family Fun, all held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks. The festival benefits The Children and Youth Partnership of Dare County as well as the Dare County Motorcycle Toy Run 2019.
Find out more »OBX Shave Riders for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement! Kids with cancer are the reason for it all. They’re the inspiration behind this event and the reason St. Baldrick's is helping fund childhood cancer research. All kids should be able to grow up and turn their dreams into realities. Click here for the OBX Shave Riders Event and become a participant, create a team…
Find out more »Festival Of Hope: Dare County Relay For Life
Join us as we band together to support, celebrate, and remember our loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Money raised in Dare County will support cancer research, patient care and advocacy, treatment, lodging and transportation for those in treatment, advocacy, and so much more. Festival Events Include: • Food • Dare's Got Talent • Carnival Games • Live Music • Kids Walk • Cancer Survivor Events • Crafts • Snacks • Island SnowBall • And MORE!
Find out more »Kentucky Derby Party
The classic event of the genteel south comes to The Elizabethan Gardens. Dress in style and enjoy the revels and embellishments of the race at this fundraising extravaganza that benefits two fantastic Outer Bank non-profits: The Elizabethan Gardens and Dare Education Foundation. Sponsored by Outer Banks Blue Realty. Expect a traditional southern affair with mint juleps, live and silent auctions, sumptuous derby pie, a hat contests and an assortment of live music, games and entertainment as you enjoy the beautiful…
Find out more »Couture by the Shore
Ooh La La! Join in the fun when Couture By The Shore celebrates 9 years of fashion and fundraising on Saturday, May 11th! Have lunch, sip bubbly, and be awed by the best silent auction on the beach! Then enjoy our “tres chic” models strut the runway in true Parisian style! All at Duck Woods Country Club from 11AM to 3PM, and all to benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Since 2005, the Outer Banks Relief Foundation has provided over…
Find out more »Trashion Show: Beach Clean-Up & Fashion Show
Join us for the Outer Banks' first ever Trashion Show! Some incredible teams have joined together to clean the beach but now it’s time for the fun part! Teams will create outfits out of the trash that they have found on the beach and strut their stuff down the runway in the 1st ANNUAL TRASHION SHOW! Local boutiques will be judging our contestants, and will crown one group the victorious Trashion Show winner! Event will be complete with live DJ…
Find out more »Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest
Get stoked for the 4th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest - a great event for a great cause! The family-friendly fundraising event features demos by pro skateboarders, BMX riders, roller derby women, live music on 2 stages, food & beverages, art vendors, raffles, the Dare2Care Community Corner and more. The Shred Fest will also have activities including the Community Pop Up Shop, a Ladies Only SK8 session, and an invite only Grom Grind showcasing up-and-coming 12 and under shredders. Proceeds…
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