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February 2020
Jonny Waters & Company
Jonny Waters & Company are a multi-talented group of musicians from the Inner and Outer Banks of North Carolina playing Country/Southern Rock, Trop-Rock, and Blues. They’ll be performing live at the Outer Banks Brewing Station!
Find out more »Galaga Tournament with Oozlefinch Craft Brewery
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint in KDH is hosting a Galaga Tournament and tap takeover with Oozlefinch Craft Brewery! Come test your skills to see if you have what it takes to be the champ and try some Oozlefinch beers on draft that they've never had before! Sign up and kegs tapped at 5pm. Tournament starts at 6pm.
Find out more »Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival
The Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns for 2020 with some fan favorite events and vendors as well as new and exciting additions! This festival, in the beautiful village of Hatteras, celebrates the diverse waterfowl resource native to the island. It begins with an amazing "Fin, Feather and Bourbon" social on Friday evening, featuring small plates and local seafood. North Carolina bourbon is poured along with a selection of wines that pair with the plates. During the day on Saturday, you…
Find out more »MAME The Musical
Come see the beloved musical, MAME, performed by the Theatre of Dare. Don't miss MAME, a bold and brassy Broadway smash hit with memorable music and a message of living each day to the fullest. When the ebullient and convivial socialite Mame Dennis suddenly becomes responsible for the upbringing of her nephew Patrick, the wealthy sophisticate embraces the challenge, introducing the boy to all of life's wonders. Musically the show is packed with Jerry Herman songs that are in perfect…
Find out more »Shane’s Cupcake 5K
The Outer Bank Running Club will host Shane’s Cupcake 5K on February 22nd at Aviation Park in KDH. Runners, walkers and kids are welcome to this pet and stroller friendly event. The event will serve as a dedicated fundraiser for Manteo resident, Shane Miles, an inspirational leader within the Outer Banks running community who has been battling Stage IV colon cancer since December 2018. A former President of the Outer Banks Running Club, Shane started the Cupcake Run in 2012…
Find out more »Medicated Sunfish
Medicated Sunfish is a rock, reggae, psychedelic-fusion band from Wilmington, NC that has the talent, creativity, and soul to rise to the top of the NC jam band scene. Some of their influences include Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Alt-J, Bob Marley, and Sublime. They will be performing live on the big stage at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on Saturday night.
Find out more »Baseball Battle on the Beach
Come out and support FFHS Baseball Team as they challenge the Blue Line Bombers. The Nighthawks will be taking on some local law enforcement officers who may just give them a run for their money: • Hunter Meekins, Manteo HS / Barton College • Shaun Barrera, Manteo HS / Pitt CC • Bailey Lipscomb, FFHS / Chowan University • Matt Huntingford, Florida International University / San Francisco Giants AND more……. This is a fundraiser to help support the Nighthawks Baseball…
Find out more »National Adoption Weekend at PetSmart
Come find your best friend! We will have dogs, cats, kittens, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, and reptiles looking for a forever home! Come to PetSmart in Nags Head, February 28th - March 1st from 11am-4pm and talk to us and let us help you find the one for you. We have invited all of our local adoption groups!
Find out more »OBAR 2020 Charity Bowling Tournament
Bowling 20's Filling Roaring Tummies! In 2019, OBAR raised almost $4,500 and donated approximately 243 meals worth of food. Let's beat that this year! Dress in your best outfits from the 1920s. We will give out awards for the highest scoring team, the most cash donated during the tourney, the most non-perishable items collected, and the wildly popular Spirit Award. First Come, First Serve - Time is of the essence for signing up for one of the 24 lanes. Contact…
Find out more »Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Presented in conjunction with the Don & Catharine Bryan Cultural Series. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras, the VSO has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads community for more than nine decades. We are again fortunate to present the VSO to our Outer Banks Community.
Find out more »The Ben Phelps Project
The Ben Phelps Project is a six piece band from Virginia that have created a style of their own by merging elements of jazz, acoustic folk, blues, and rock with their own southern soul. Their influences include Ryan Adams, Dave Matthews Band, The Police, and Johnny Cash. Check them out live at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on Saturday night.
Find out more »March 2020
Stripers Bar & Grille 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off
The Stripers Bar and Grille 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off is going down on Sunday, March 1st with proceeds benefiting the 21 Shriner Hospitals through the Dare County Sudan Shrine Club. Come eat chili and join in on the festivities for a good cause. Whether you are a restaurant who wants to compete or you just think you make the very best chili, come in and enter to win. We have had traditional beef, bear and venison chili! Tickets will be…
Find out more »Milepost Art & Photo Exhibit: Stuck Here on Purpose
In March, “Stuck Here On Purpose” will assemble the most noteworthy examples from 35 issues of Milepost, including original renditions of commissioned art-pieces, large-scale reproductions of memorable photographs, and unseen images from a host of complex — and occasionally hilarious — photoshoots. Add a few fresh works by the profiled artists, plus an array of random, oddball objects and inside jokes, this month-long exhibit puts you inside the process that makes the mag — and salutes the people and the…
Find out more »Outer Banks Community Quilt Show
The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park. The show takes place March 7-21 from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm in the Administrative Office's Event Room. Vintage and antique quilts of all sizes will be on display for visitors to admire. The show will include quilts made or owned by quilters from the area, and by those with close ties to the Outer Banks. A…
Find out more »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 »A Night at the Speakeasy
A Night at the Speakeasy is a benefit event held at Secret Island with proceeds going to Mustang Music Outreach and The Elizabethan Gardens. There will be cabaret entertainment, heavy appetizers, drinks, desserts, silent auction, dancing & live music! Want to dress in the 1920s, flapper, Great Gasby or prohibition era? Bring it on! $75 for individual tickets, $600 for a table of six. No tickets sold at the door. Corporate sponsorships are available, call 252-473-3234 for details.
Find out more »4th Annual Cape Hatteras Sandlot Tournament
Come and join us Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 for the 4th Annual Cape Hatteras Sandlot Tournament featuring Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Bear Grass Charter School, Manteo High School and Currituck County High School. Girl's High School Softball games will be held between Cape Hatteras Secondary School and Bear Grass Charter School. In addition to baseball and softball games there will be a canned food drive, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation will be…
Find out more »Running of the Leprechauns 5K & 10K
Come join Outer Banks Sporting Events for the Running of the Leprechauns on Saturday, March 14th. OBSE is excited to add this 5K & 10K race to their line-up of amazing race events. Each finisher will receive a finishers medal and an event shirt. There will be awards for the top 3 male & female finishers in each of the two distances. Enjoy an Irish-themed after party and the Get Lucky Costume Contest! The after-party at OBSE will have Sweet…
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Beer Mile
Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Party Join the Outer Banks Brewing Station crew for a Leprechaun themed 1 mile beer run. Backyard party, chip timing, and t-shirt included. This is an adult 21 and over only social run limited to 100 participants. Prizes to the fastest male and female overall. Wear your holiday finest, costume contest judging for most creative. Late registration and Check-in from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. This is a Mass start event at 2:00 PM. Beverages…
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 »OBX Shave Riders for St. Baldrick’s
Be a hero for kids with cancer! More children are lost to cancer in the U.S. than any other disease — in fact, more than many other childhood diseases combined. Please join us at Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint after the Kelly's St. Patrick's Day Parade and help us raise money to find a cure so we can change this statistic. Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be part of the excitement.…
Find out more »April 2020
5th Annual His Generation Golf Classic
A beautiful day of golf on a stunning course! Come join your friends, family and co-workers to support His Generation. Our goal is to unite our community as one body and to continue bringing quality, family focused entertainment to the Outer Banks! Register your team, become a Hole Sponsor or a Corporate Sponsor
Find out more »Farewell Angelina
You’ll be dancing in your seats during this performance featuring an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise!
Find out more »Rodanthe Artisan Market
New in 2020, don't miss 5 special "Mornings in Rodanthe" when leading Outer Banks artisans gather for the Rodanthe Artisan Market showcasing artisan work in pottery, soap & skin care, tea-blends, woodcraft, textiles, functional art, decor and more. Enjoy this wonderful venue with the new pirate ship playground.
Find out more »WOOFstock 2020
For the love of dogs! WOOFstock is a family event for two legs and four. One dog and one child free with each paid adult ticket! Funds from this event support The Elizabethan Gardens and Outer Banks SPCA. WOOFstock features local fur-loving exhibitors and activities for your entire family with contests (and first place prizes) for dogs. Concessions, music, pet-health and happiness related exhibitors and concessions available for both dogs and humans. All dogs must be on a leash, well-behaved,…
Find out more »May 2020
KidsFest 2020
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County will hold its 13th Annual KidsFest on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. This annual event is a FREE and fun-filled day where children, ages five and under, can enjoy face painting, bubbles, ice cream and snowballs, arts and crafts, music, large vehicles, and much more! Want to find out more? Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cypdarekids, or visit www.darekids.org. Interested in becoming an exhibitor or…
Find out more »Married to Broadway! Featuring the Stars of Les Misérables
Ron Sharpe and Barbra Russell met and married when they were playing the leads in Les Misérables. They will share their love affair with the music of Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof and of Les Mis.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Virtual Marine Science Day
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) invites you to join us online on Saturday, May 30, for Marine Science Day 2020! This family-friendly, virtual event will provide participants of all ages with the opportunity to interact with some of the leading scientists in the field of marine science as well as explore the areas of research conducted at VIMS. As one of the largest marine research and education centers in the United States and a global leader in coastal…
Find out more »June 2020
Avon Art Show
Featuring leading Outer Banks and regional artists, this time-treasured annual event will take place at the Hatteras Realty Avon Office Greenspace. Expect to find pottery, jewelry, fine art, fine craft, Castile soap, textile art, functional art, coastal decor, woodcraft and more!
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