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April 2019
Outer Banks Bike Week
Rev up your engines for the 17th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week! This 9-day event is packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions: Bike Shows, Poker Runs, Guided Tours, Parties, Tattoo and Bikini Contests, Vendors, Live Music, Outdoor Concerts, and MORE! With 100 miles of scenic barrier islands and tons of participating bike-friendly businesses, it's no surprise that Outer Banks Bike Week is recognized as one of the East Coast's best destinations for bikers. The week kicks…
Find out more »May 2019
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championships
With over forty-five years of surfing success, ESA contests are organized at the grassroots, district level on a year round basis. Each District conducts four or more contests per year, and each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. From the local District level, top finishers are invited to advance to Regional competitions (of which there are three; Southeast, Mid-Atlantic & Northeast). The top finishers in those Regional championship events are invited to the The…
Find out more »Spring Restaurant Week
Local foodies and visitors alike will love Spring Restaurant Week from Friday, April 3rd through the following Saturday, April 11th. With over 20 Outer Banks restaurants participating, attendees can enjoy special 3-course lunch and dinner menus from the area’s best chefs. The meals will have fixed prices of $20 or $35. No tickets or advanced purchase is necessary. Participating restaurants and their menus are posted on the event website.
Find out more »Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival
Music lovers flock to the Outer Banks for this tradition that boasts a line up of acclaimed bluegrass bands at one of the most beautiful venues anywhere. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival is held at the stunning Roanoke Island Festival Park overlooking miles of pristine sound waters. The 4-day festival has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, and this year's event is no exception, with a number of regionally and nationally famous bands…
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…
Find out more »June 2019
Wind Voyager Triple-S Kiteboarding Invitational
Internationally recognized as the crown jewel of wakestyle kiteboarding competition, the 2019 Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational will showcase the talents of the best wakestyle kiteboarders on the planet. The format pits riders against one another in high-stakes heats and laid-back freeriding sessions in the world’s premier kite park with a prize purse of over $70,000. It’s 7 days of riding and 7 nights of parties you won't want to miss featuring an epic music lineup that includes Mix Master Mike…
Find out more »Dare Day Festival
The 44th Dare Day Festival takes place on the downtown Manteo waterfront, where music, great food, live entertainment, crafts, history, and family fun bring the community and visitors together. This year's festival is Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 9 am to 6 pm with a music concert that evening from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Find out more »The Lost Colony
In 1587, 117 English men, women, and children came ashore on Roanoke Island to establish a permanent English settlement in the New World. Just three years later in 1590, when English ships returned to bring supplies, they found the island deserted with no sign of the colonists. After nearly 450 years, the mystery of what happened to the colonists remains unsolved. The Lost Colony, is performed each summer on the same site where these actual events occurred. Under the direction of…
Find out more »4th Annual Soundside FunFair
Kick off Summer at the 4th Annual Soundside FunFair from June 13th-16th! Bring friends and family out to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head for some good, old-fashioned carnival fun to benefit Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP). This multi-day event along the waterfront features all the sights, sounds, and smells of a carnival with 12 great rides including a giant Ferris wheel, games and classic food concessions, such as cotton candy, funnel cakes, chicken-on-a-stick, and more…
Find out more »Under The Oaks Arts Festival
The 18th Annual Under the Oaks Art Festival is a two day outdoor juried art show with a variety of Fine and Wildlife artists on the sweeping waterfront grounds of Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 18th & 19th from 10 am - 5 pm. One hundred year old Live Oaks, open green lawns and casual breezes from the Currituck Sound make for a perfect location. This festival features the unique talents of over 50 quality artists…
Find out more »October 2019
OBX Fall Restaurant Week
Outer Banks Restaurant Week gives local food enthusiasts and visitors an opportunity to enjoy 3-course lunch or dinner menus at participating restaurants at a fixed price of either $20 or $35. What a value! There are over 20 great restaurants to choose from over 9 days & 2 weekends. (Please note that sales tax and gratuity are not included in the pre-fixe price). Outer Banks Restaurant Week was created for you because we know you love The Outer Banks and…
Find out more »Duck Jazz Festival
The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually on Columbus Day weekend. This event is non-ticketed and free to the public. Food and drinks are available to purchase from town eateries and chairs are available for rent. Attendees may also bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and well-behaved dogs. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival is held rain or shine. Each year we hope visitors extend their Outer Banks…
Find out more »Outer Banks Seafood Festival
The 8th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Soundside event site in Nags Head. This event will feature 12 local restaurants serving some of the best local seafood found on the OBX. Craft beer, wine and beverages will also be available. Music entertainment includes headliner, Celeste Kellog, an up and coming Nashville Star! The mission of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring and…
Find out more »OBX Brewtäg
Join us for a celebration of two really great things, flight & beer! OBX Brewtäg is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, which translates into “flying day” in German. With OBX Brewtäg, the general premise is about the same, although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtäg contestants compete to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. The cost for participants to compete at OBX Brewtäg is only $50. The sky is…
Find out more »November 2019
TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon
The best way to explore a destination is to run through it! The Outer Banks Marathon, held each Veteran’s Day weekend, will give a tour of this historic coastline like no other! An event for all ages and for the inner explorer in all of us, this flat point-to-point (Boston Qualifier) course will take you through the beautiful coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. With full two days of events, from the 5k and 8k to the Southern Fried Half…
Find out more »Outer Banks Food Truck Showdown
The Outer Banks Food Truck Showdown is back on November 24th! The event is guaranteed to be a tummy-tempting, toe-tapping good time as food trucks, breweries and local performers show off their stuff at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. Admission to the event, parking and live music performances are free! Just bring money to sample all the delicious food trucks' offerings & beverages. What should you bring? Your ID, a healthy appetite, sunscreen, a rain jacket, and lawn/beach…
Find out more »Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile
TIPSY TURKEY 1 MILE BEER RUN Limit 100 participants 11 AM Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Party Join the Brewing Station crew for a Thanksgiving themed beer mile. Backyard party, chip timing and T-shirt included. This is an adult 21 and over only social run. Prizes to the fastest male and female overall. Wear your Holiday finest, costume contest judging for most creative. Late registration and Check-in: 10AM - 10:45 AM Wednesday, November 27th, 2019…
Find out more »Surfin’ Turkey 5k & Puppy Drum Run
Join us on Thanksgiving morning and run this beautiful 5K course through the historic fishing village of Hatteras to support the youth of Hatteras Island. The proceeds from this race support the Hatteras Island Youth Education fund (HIYEF). HIYEF provides funding for educational opportunities and enrichment in Hatteras Island schools. Race Start Times: Surfin’ Turkey 5K: 8 am Puppy Drum 1/2 Mile Run: 9 am To Register and For More Information >
Find out more »24th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving morning in Duck, the Annual ADVICE 5K Turkey Trot is as traditional as Pumpkin Pie! Our family and community tradition is for all ages and abilities... a non-sanctioned 5K loop, beginning on Scarborough Lane and finishing up with some BIG FUN! All participants, whether running or walking, should be physically able to finish and be off the course within 60 minutes. Everyone receives the same amenities that include a long-sleeve event tee along with a Goody Bag full of…
Find out more »Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights
Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing crew. Free visit and pictures with Santa, cocoa and cookies, and a light show with kites on Jockey’s Ridge are just a few of the fun and festive things going on… not to mention all the amazing holiday sales! Share all your Christmas wishes and have your picture taken with Santa at Kitty Hawk Kites at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head on Friday, November 29 and…
Find out more »WinterLights at The Elizabethan Gardens
Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide. November 30 - January 19 • Tuesdays to Sundays in December • Fridays,…
Find out more »The Big Curri-Shuck Wine & Oyster Festival
Start off oyster season in a major way - at Sanctuary Vineyards and Winery in Jarvisburg for The Big Curri-Shuck on Saturday, November 30 from 12-5 PM. All you can eat steamed oysters are the main attraction. We'll also have steamed crabs and BBQ while they last. Of course we'll have local wine and beer sampling, loud country and funk music and a signature wineglass is yours to keep, as well as a one of a kind beer/wine huggie to…
Find out more »December 2019
Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
The 2019 Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration promises to be a wonderland of songs, dances and performances from all ages of talent here in Dare County. The production takes place on stage in front of the Dare County Arts Council and historic courthouse on Queen Elizabeth Street in downtown Manteo. The pre-show entertainment starts at 5:45 pm with the showcase starting at 6:00 pm. Immediately following the entertainment, the official Town of Manteo Christmas tree will light up for the…
Find out more »Manteo Christmas Parade
The 2019 Town of Manteo’s Annual Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 7th starting at 10:30 am. The parade features marching bands, floats and lots of fun as it goes through downtown Manteo. Updates will be coming soon about the schedule of holiday activities and contests. In the meantime, you can reserve your spot in the Christmas Parade by filling out the application found on the Town website. Floats, walking groups, and other entries are welcome, and don't forget the holiday…
Find out more »Duck Yuletide Celebration
Gather at the Duck Town Park from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for holiday music by Just Playing Dixieland, tasty treats from local Duck Businesses, the lighting of the Crab Pot tree donated by Station Bay Marina and assembled by Bluewater Seafood Market , and carols by First Flight High School students in preparation for Santa’s arrival on the Duck Fire Engine. Participants will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate provided by Ships Watch Realty, coffee and tasty treats from Treehouse Coffee and Rope Ladder Kitchen & Biscuits,…
Find out more »New Year in the New World NYE Celebration
Ring in the New Year in the spot where the New World began at this fun and family-friendly celebration that takes place in the heart of Downtown Manteo. Bearded Face Productions and the Town of Manteo present New Year's Eve In The New World! The evening will feature a free concert with Formula opening for Urban Soil, who will be performing their "Dance Through The Decades" set before an amazing fireworks show to ring in the New Year on the…
Find out more »January 2020
42nd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
The 42nd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show will be held at Dare County Arts Council January 25 through February 25, 2020. This is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County. The show is open to Dare County Arts Council members and non-members. Artists are encouraged to enter their most innovative work for the possibility of winning the distinctive Eure Best in Show Award. Artwork can be dropped off on Tuesday, January 21 or Wednesday, January 22 between…
Find out more »March 2020
Outer Banks Wedding Weekend & Expo
Plan your Outer Banks wedding in one weekend! Gain access to over 120 vetted local wedding professionals at the long-running and popular Outer Banks Wedding Weekend. As part of the weekend, attendees can tour the most sought after wedding venues on the North Carolina coast, receive discounts for booking vendors at the Expo, and have the chance to win $$ towards their event! The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8th, 2020: Expo - Saturday,…
Find out more »31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This annual parade is one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in North Carolina and a true Outer Banks tradition for the whole family! The 31st Annual Kelly's St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at 1 pm at MP 11.5, at the intersection of Bladen Street and South Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road) and typically continues north to Driftwood Street. However, due to stormwater improvement work in the 2400 block of South Virginia Dare Trail, the parade will terminate at Admiral…
Find out more »May 2020
Mustang Spring Jam 9
World-class musicians and bands from all over the east coast will gather at Mike Dianna’s Grill Room in Corolla May 16-17 for a weekend full of nonstop live music at Mustang Spring Jam 9. Saturday will be headlined by the Roosevelt Collier Band, known for rolling blues, rock, gospel and funk into one of their famous “get-downs”, featuring Roosevelt’s lightening-fast slide work on the pedal steel. “Hey everyone, I need you to get excited for Mustang Spring Jam 9 this…
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