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 open with ‘folkadelic’ music by Hatteras Island band Blurky’s Quirky Friends followed by headliners, Major and the Monbacks.

The entire day will be complemented by local restaurants providing artistically inspired cuisine.

The rain date for the event is Saturday, June 3. For more information about the grand opening, contact the Town of Nags Head at 252.441.5508.