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July 2016
Outer Banks 4th of July Fireworks & Events 2016
Outer Banks Fireworks Celebrations Corolla Corolla Festival of Fireworks Monday, July 4th, 2016 - 12pm - 9pm 24th Annual Independence Day Celebration Historic Corolla Park sponsored by Currituck Travel and Tourism JULY 4th FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN COROLLA – What better way to celebrate America’s independence than with free live music by the Tidewater Drive Band and a spectacular fireworks show on the northern Outer Banks! The 24th Annual Independence Day Celebration in Corolla offers an afternoon of fun family activities. The event…
Find out more »Outer Banks Crab Crunch Festival
Grab your friends and family, and get ready for a seafood party Outer Banks style! The inaugural Outer Banks Crab Crunch Festival is set for Wednesday, July 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Soundside Events site in Nags Head. Flat-fee admission includes all you can eat locally-caught fresh, hot spiced steamed blue crabs and side dishes (potato salad, sweet corn on the cob, baked beans, cole slaw and corn bread), plus a variety of all you care to…
Find out more »Village at Nags Head 5K
Kick off your flip flops, lace up your running shoes and join us for this family fun event sponsored by Village Realty OBX. Enjoy the fun of a run and add fitness to your vacation at our Summer morning 5k through the Village of Nags Head. This event is open to the General Public all admissions receive t-shirt, finisher medal, breakfast and gift. Custom designed trophies created especially for these events for the 1st place Male and Female winners and…
Find out more »August 2016
Electric Legends of the Volt Tour
During this one day event, Legends of the Volt Tour attendees will have the chance to score free limited edition Electric gear by playing their hand at The Claw and engaging in social media giveaways. In addition, consumers will have the opportunity to try on all of Electric’s men’s and women’s eyewear product.
Find out more »Steve Hauser at Capt. Andy’s Oceanfront Bar & Grill
Steve Hauser at Capt. Andy's on the Nags Head Fishing Pier tonight from 7-10. Did we mention 30 beers on tap?
Find out more »September 2016
The Break at Pamlico Jack’s
Come have dinner and watch the sunset with us at our last appearance of the season at Pamlico Jack's. We play 6:30-9:30.
Find out more »THE EASTERNS® 2016 Surfing Championships on the Outer Banks, NC
The best amateur surfers on the East Coast all competing to be Easterns® champion! The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where the best of the best surfers go head to head. Don’t miss the intense action, come on down to beautiful Nags Head. Gather around majestic Jennette’s Pier with dozens of dedicated fans and aficionados for awesome talent and spectacular scenery. Presented by the Outer…
Find out more »October 2016
Great Pumpkin Fair
Pick out your Halloween pumpkins and fall decor and enjoy a family-oriented festival at the Nags Head Elementary School PTO’s Great Pumpkin Fair on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Choose from hundreds of pumpkins and other fall decorating items such as mums, gourds and corn stalks. Also at the fair will be games and activities for kids, including bounce houses and mechanical rides, a rock wall, tattoos, a cupcake walk and so much more. Plan to…
Find out more »Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest 2016
A good time for a great cause! Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest 2016 is a fundraising event to launch music programs for our Outer Banks Veterans and Special Needs communities. Bands on the bill are Freedom Hawk, Fujiwara, The Hot Signals, Formula, Dunebilly, Life-Love & Lunatics, Manday Huge and the Mustang Outreach Program Student Bands! SK8boarders, BMXers and Chicks in Bowls! Bring the whole family out for a Fall day full of rippers, shredders, local food, silent auction, live music, the…
Find out more »OBX Parade of Homes 2016 Tours
Outer Banks Home Builders Association Fall Parade of Homes • October 6 - 9, 2016 Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 3pm Meet our participating builder members, their staff and vendors. For four days you can personally visit homes that qualify as year-round starter homes to those with all of the comforts and amenities of a five-star resort! Live here, visit here, collect rents from those who do - whatever your need, one of these homes is sure…
Find out more »Feline Hope Fish Fry Fundraiser at Old Nags Head Cafe
UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Matthew, this event must be rescheduled, date yet to be determined. The reschedule will be posted here as information become available, so keep your eyes on Outer Banks Events Calendar or check the Feline Hope Facebook page. Join us on Tuesday, October 11 from 5-8pm at Old Nags Head Cafe for an old-fashioned Outer Banks Fish Fry to raise funds for Feline Hope. The dinner is eat in or carry out which includes a generous…
Find out more »November 2016
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend 2016
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend is set from November 11, 12, and 13, 2016. The weekend features the: Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon 8K | 5K | Fun Run | & Southern 6 races. Enjoy cheers and encouragement by hundreds of Outer Banks residents along the way! Run through the village of Kitty Hawk, the historical Kill Devil Hills, (home of the First Flight), through the incredible maritime forest of Nags Head and finally... the equally historic Town of…
Find out more »February 2017
Outer Banks Polar Plunge for Cystic Fibrosis
Feeling a little crazy? Why not take a plunge into the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter? It's for a great cause: everybody will be participating to raise money and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). The goal is to raise $7,500 for the CFF. Even if you are unable to take the plunge, you can still join the team! Click here to make a donation today! All pre-event registration includes shirt and after-event meal. All proceeds including…
Find out more »Hip Bluegrass Band Mipso at Kelly’s TONIGHT!
A last minute feature, Charles Hardy highly recommends this homegrown NC Bluegrass band so much, his company Hardy Moving & Storage is sponsoring the gig tonight at Kelly’s! Joe Watson opens at 5:15 pm, followed by the Mipso crew at 7:30pm. No cover. Mipso on Facebook Mipso on YouTube
Find out more »March 2017
6th Annual NC Catch Summit
Join friends, colleagues, buyers and sellers at the 6th Annual NC Catch Summit in Nags Head. Field Trips: New this year! Get an in-depth look at local seafood production on one of three half-day pre-Summit field trips on March 13. Locations are Bodie Island Oysters, Wanchese Harbor, and the Weeping Radish Brewery, Butchery and Pub. Outer Banks Catch Reception: In the evening compare the day's experiences with others at a local seafood kick-off reception at Basnight's Lone Cedar restaurant hosted…
Find out more »May 2017
Dowdy Park Grand Opening
The Town of Nags Head is partnering with the Dare County Arts Council on the Grand Opening of Dowdy Park, which will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10am-8pm. The new Dowdy Park is located at the corner of Bonnett Street and Highway 158 in Nags Head. The Grand Opening is a free, family-friendly event featuring the Dare County Arts Council’s 28th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival from 10am-3pm, followed by a free outdoor concert from 3-8pm. The concert will…
Find out more »Friday Night Auction in Nags Head
Decoys, Country Store Advertising & Antiques - Fun for All! Island Auction Company will be having a Friday Night Antique Auction hosted by the Shops at Central Square Shopping Center in Nags Head, MP 11. As always we will have 250+ Lots of Hand Picked & Estate Fresh Antiques & Quality Items. We are a fairly Fast Paced Sale selling Several items every Minute so Come on out and Enjoy the Ambiance of the Auction. The Spring Weather is feeling…
Find out more »Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series
Visit The Outer Banks presents the Soundside Live Sunset Concert Series, an entertaining, unique and fun-filled music, food and beverage experience for Outer Banks visitors and locals on May 25th, June 1st and June 8th. Expect a curated line-up of regional and national touring talent playing an eclectic mix of rock and roll, blues, soul, funk and bluegrass. Products from beverage partners Mother Earth Brewery from Kinston, NC and Sanctuary Vineyards of Currituck, NC will be for sale as well…
Find out more »June 2017
6th annual Sunrise 5k & Little Crab Crawl presented by Pirate’s Cove Realty
Join us for the 6th Annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k and Little Crab Crawl presented by Pirate’s Cove Realty Event Details: Thursday, June 15th, 2017 Race Start/Finish: Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC Contact Information: obxrunning@gmail.com or call 252-489-8239 --------------------------- Sunrise 5K: 7:30 am Beach Run, shoes or barefoot, it is up to you! This is a family and walker friendly chip timed event. Results will be posted on our Race Results page. Awards to top male and female winners 1st-3rd placement. Field…
Find out more »Friday Night Auction in Nags Head
Island Auction Company will be having a Friday Night Antique Auction hosted by the Shops at Central Square Shopping Center in Nags Head, MP 11. Come on out and enjoy some High Cotton BBQ and the ambiance of the auction. As always we will have 300+ Lots of Hand Picked & Estate Fresh Antiques & Quality Items. There is something for everyone. We are a fairly Fast Paced Sale selling Several items every Minute so Come on out and Enjoy…
Find out more »Sunset 5k & Carolina Pig Pickin
Beach Race/Run/Walk-Shoes or Barefoot on the luminous beaches of Nags Head on this out and back 5K. Enjoy the programs and Walk out on Jennette’s pier, 1000 ft pier, part of the NC Aquarium system. Custom designed trophies created especially for this event for the top Male and Female winners, 1st - 3rd place and unique, finisher medals to all contestants. Join us for the 6th Annual running of The Sunset Spectacular 5k & Carolina Pig Pickin’ presented by Pirate’s Cove Realty…
Find out more »Run Swim Run & 5k presented by TRI Outer Banks Sports
OUTER BANKS RUN, SWIM, RUN & 5k "SPLASH & DASH" Presented by TRI Outer Banks Sports 8 AM Thursday THIS IS AN ALL SKILL LEVEL EVENT The event is located on the beach at Jennette's Pier. The course is a short run out, to a 400 meter ocean swim (you can doggie paddle that) and finishes with a 5k. Not Ready for the Swim Portion, join us for the 5k Only. All participants receive t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing and breakfast.…
Find out more »Nags Head 5k Beach Race Series presented by Village Realty
The Nags Head Beach Race Series is presented by Village Realty OBX and The OBX Running Company For more information contact: obxrunning@gmail.com or call/text (252) 489-8239 Race Start/Finish at Jennette’s Pier 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head NC 27959 (Milepost 16.5 on the Beach Rd.) click HERE for Directions For Your Convenience Late Registration and Packet Pick-up Registration NEVER closes Walk-up is ALWAYS Available Wednesday the day before YOUR weekly race date 4pm - 7pm at TRI Outer Banks Sports in Kill Devil Hills, 3105 N. Croatan Hwy (Highway 158…
Find out more »July 2017
Crystal Garden featuring Boyd Tinsley
Crystal Garden is the brainchild of Boyd Tinsley of Dave Matthews Band. For two years he sought out the right group of musicians to form a modern day rock band. The three members of the band are from Seattle and Toronto. Their Summer Tour Kickoff Party and concert is at New York Pizza Pub on July 2nd. Get your tickets now.
Find out more »TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds
With a musical career spanning more than 35 years, guitarist, sonic innovator, and two time Grammy nominee Tim Reynolds is known for his masterful command of melody and timing and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches. Having explored most musical styles, from rock, jazz and blues to classical and reggae, Reynolds’ wide-ranging musical versatility is evident each time he picks up his electric or acoustic guitar. Technically brilliant, yet emotionally honest, Reynolds’ music is inspired…
Find out more »Nags Head 5k Beach Race Series presented by Village Realty
The Nags Head Beach Race Series is presented by Village Realty OBX and The OBX Running Company For more information contact: obxrunning@gmail.com or call/text (252) 489-8239 Race Start/Finish at Jennette’s Pier 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head NC 27959 (Milepost 16.5 on the Beach Rd.) click HERE for Directions For Your Convenience Late Registration and Packet Pick-up Registration NEVER closes Walk-up is ALWAYS Available Wednesday the day before YOUR weekly race date 4pm - 7pm at TRI Outer Banks…
Find out more »Run Swim Run & 5k presented by TRI Outer Banks Sports
OUTER BANKS RUN, SWIM, RUN & 5k "SPLASH & DASH" Presented by TRI Outer Banks Sports 8 AM Thursday THIS IS AN ALL SKILL LEVEL EVENT The event is located on the beach at Jennette's Pier. The course is a short run out, to a 400 meter ocean swim (you can doggie paddle that) and finishes with a 5k. Not Ready for the Swim Portion, join us for the 5k Only. All participants receive t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing and…
Find out more »August 2017
Mug Night with DJ Styles
Every Thursday is Mug Night at New York Pizza Pub with DJ Styles. It’s the hottest dance night of the week for over a decade now! Bring your own mug for fill-ups (up to 16oz) for only $1.25 and pizza served until 2am. DJ Styles keeps the bodies movin’ on the dance floor with your favorite hip hop and dance tracks and the bartenders add liquor specials to the already amazing $1.25 drafts. See you on the dance floor!
Find out more »Solar Eclipse Party
The Carolinas Solar Eclipse Party is a joint effort between North and South Carolina funded by NC Space Grant and SC Space Grant to coordinate dozens of eclipse viewing events for the public on Monday, August 21, 2017. On that date, when the Moon passes in front of the Sun, all of the Carolinas will experience a partial solar eclipse for up to a few hours. We on the Outer Banks will have 87.5% coverage. Partial eclipse starts at 1:23…
Find out more »2017 WRV Outer Banks Pro
Come out to the 2017 Wave Riding Vehicles Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico! WSL Men’s Qualifier Surf Event held August 30 - September 3 (Labor Day Weekend) at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head.
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