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March 2015
2015 Graveyard 100 Run
A truly scenic 100-mile Outer Banks run, the Graveyard 100 is a point-to-point course from Corolla to Hatteras via Hwy NC 12. Check-in begins at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, with race finish at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras. Runners travel the entire length of paved highway on Bodie Island and Hatteras Island viewing much of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore via historic Hwy NC 12. Runners will see beautiful landscapes including three of the famous North…
Find out more »May 2015
North Carolina Offshore Challenge
The Hillsborough Sport Fishing Club proudly presents the Twelfth Annual North Carolina Offshore Challenge Dolphin Tournament in conjuction with the National Wild Turkey Foundation. OBX Marina in Wanchese, and Teach’s Lair Marina in Hatteras Island. This is a Dolphin Tournament with Wahoo and Tuna categories. Last year, we put 100 wounded warriors on boats for a day of fishing and festivities. The main goal this year is to…
Find out more »43rd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Show
Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest running hang gliding competition in the world! Join professional hang gliders, fans, and families at Jockey’s Ridge State Park for this Outer Banks tradition.The Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Show will run from May 16th through May 19th with competitions each day. The Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Show is FREE TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING with fun activities all day long. For more…
Find out more »OBX Brewfest 2015
The Outer Banks' inaugural craft brew experience offering: tastings, workshops, guest speaker panels, local Chef pairings, live entertainment, art and many fellow aficionados. OBX Brewfest will inspire and showcase the area's finest culinary, performing and visual arts through a craft beer cultural event boasting over 80 tasty libations from around the country. The fest will feature everything from home brew demos plus craft beer workshops hosted by industry professionals to an adult game zone chock full of life-sized Jenga, keg…
Find out more »June 2015
Faire Days Festival Series 2015
Every Wednesday All Summer Long 13 Consecutive Weeks Jun 3 - Aug 26, 1-6pm FREE ADMISSION Join us every Wednesday this Summer for the 5th Annual Faire Days Outdoor Festival Series, in the cool shade of our tree-lined Courtyard at Scarborough Faire Shopping Village in Duck, NC: • Sound System Music 1-3pm • Live Music Performers 3-6pm • Paint a Wooden Mustang 11am-1pm • Ride a Mustang 2-5pm • Clown/Magician 2-4pm • Face Painting 1-4pm • Glitter Tattoo Table 2-6pm • Author…
Find out more »July 2015
11th Annual Town of Duck 4th of July Parade
The 11th Annual Duck 4th of July Parade will take place on FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Immediately following the parade, join us at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road, for live music from Just Playn’ Dixieland, cold refreshments, and the awarding of the parade trophies! The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane. The route follows Scarborough Lane towards the…
Find out more »Outer Banks Fireworks Schedule – 4th of July 2015
Outer Banks Fireworks are scheduled for the following locations: Fireworks for July 4th: Town of Nags Head Fireworks - July4th at 9:25 p.m. on the Nags Head Fishing Pier located at Mile Post 11.5 on S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. Town of Manteo Fireworks over the Roanoke Sound Hatteras Island Fireworks - Avon Pier at 9:00 p.m. Located at 41001 HWY 12, Avon Town of Kill Devil Hills Fireworks - at dusk on the Avalon Fishing Pier, 2111…
Find out more »October 2015
9th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
The 9th Duck Jazz Festival presented by PNC returns on Columbus Day weekend in 2015. On Sunday, October 11, 2015, enjoy the free, non-ticketed, day-long festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians on two stages. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with live music starting at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy jazz-related events leading up to the main event with activities like a jazz-themed movie on the Green, live music and special activities taking place at local Duck businesses. Festival schedule…
Find out more »Outer Banks Brewtäg 2015
Rescheduled to Saturday, October 24, 2015, 12:15pm -4:15pm A celebration of flight & beer, OBX Brewtäg is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, translated to “flying day” in German. With OBX Brewtäg, the general premise is the same, although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtäg contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. Watch kegs fly! Flights will launch every 30 minutes from 12:15pm -4:15pm. The cost…
Find out more »OBX Fall Restaurant Week 2015
Enjoy an Extended Week of Special 3-Course Meals from Over 20 Restaurants ... Friday, October 30th - Saturday, November 7th! Outer Banks Restaurant Week gives local food enthusiasts and visitors an opportunity to enjoy 3-course lunch or dinner menus at participating restaurants for a fixed price of either $20 or $35. So much value and great restaurants from Duck to Rodanthe to choose from. Be sure not to miss it! (Please note that sales tax and gratuity are not included in…
Find out more »November 2015
Outer Banks Marathon
Outer Banks Marathon is set for November 8, 2015. The Outer Banks Marathon weekend features a several fun races including the Outer Banks Marathon, Outer Banks Half Marathon, Buccaneer 5k, and a Fun Run. The Outer Banks is at sea level and the point-to-point course is mainly flat. There are two points of course elevation. The first is in Nags Head Woods Preserve around mile 12 of the marathon course. The second is crossing the 35 foot tall Washington-Baum Bridge…
Find out more »June 2016
Faire Days Summer Festival Series 2016
Every Wednesday, All Summer Long 13 Consecutive Weeks June 8 - August 31, 1:30-5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION ... • Sound System Music - 1:30-3:00pm • Live Music - by various artists ... 3:00-5:00pm • Virtual Fishing - with Capt Dan Banks …1:30-5:00pm • Magician - fun with The Impossible Chris … 2:00-5:00pm • Petting Zoo & Pony Rides - with Little-Zoo-To-You … 1:30-4:00pm • Paint a Wooden Mustang - with Wild Horse Museum Store … 1:30-5:00pm • Face Painting -…
Find out more »July 2016
Honor America Military Display
The Hatteras Island Veterans Support Group is sponsering a 3 day display of veteran and military items and information honoring America, 02-04 July 2016 at the Hatterasman Drive-In, Hatteras Village, NC. The Displays will be at the corner of Hwy 12 and Eagle Pass Rd, Hatteras Village. Everyone is encouraged to participate, anyone can show and display their military wares, uniforms, articles, equipment, vehicles and materials. It will be Open to the Public. No Entry Fee. Donations to the Hatteras…
Find out more »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 »4th Of July OBX BBQ Fish Fry
Darrell’s 2 will be serving BBQ, Local Shrimp and Flounder at Roanoke Island Festival Park for the FREE 4th of July fireworks display. Festival Park is the perfect place to watch the Town of Manteo fireworks event! With over 55 years of experience, exclusively local caught seafood and BBQ/Ribs smoked on-site, Darrell’s 2 will take care of the food, so your crew can just sit back, chillax and enjoy the stunning sunset followed by a thrilling fireworks show. Monday July…
Find out more »September 2016
6th Annual Flip Flop Pirate Jamboree
Join Mike Mangum and The OBX Pirates Parrot Head Club as they host the 6th Annual Flip Flop Pirate Jamboree from 4-10 at Hurricane Mo's on September 11th. This event features live music all evening with a variety of local and visiting popular trop rock artists, such as Mike Mangum, Chris Sacks, Win Winslow, Charlie Imes, and many more, and always finishes with a big jam. Parrot Heads "party with a purpose" and we will have raffles, 50-50's, and…
Find out more »The Break for Acoustic Sunset at the Cotton Gin / Sanctuary Vineyards
Free, fun, family friendly . . . Don't let summer slip away without enjoying another Acoustic Sunset on the north lawn of The Cotton Gin - join us for free live music in a family friendly atmosphere. We'll have fresh cuisine ready from Thyme and Tide Cafe and tastings of our award winning local wine. It starts at 5:30PM - see you there! Chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and friendly pets welcomed. No outside alcohol, please.
Find out more »FREE Back-to-School Law Clinic
Legal Aid of North Carolina wants to help you understand your rights as a parent and your child’s rights as a student in the North Carolina public school system. You’ll learn more about discipline issues like suspension and expulsion. We even cover special education and the rights and protections available to children with special needs! The free clinic will be held in multiple locations across the state on September 21st, 2016 at noon. To find a location near you and…
Find out more »October 2016
OBX Oystober Fest 2016
OBX Oystober Fest 2016 is a featured event within OBX Fall Restaurant Week. Local and regional oyster farmers will be on hand shucking raw oysters for your eating pleasure, some steamed too, along with 8 Outer Banks restaurants offering their individual oyster dish samples. Throw in 8 craft beer vendors to enjoy, and a little Bavarian fun and you’ve got the makings of a great day! Enjoy all you care to eat raw/steamed oysters, prepared oyster dishes, and craft beers…
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 »Oyster Roast
Join us for our annual Outer Roast starting at 1pm with live music by Bird Dog from 2-6.
Find out more »January 2017
Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo
The Outer Banks Wedding Association proudly presents its 19th annual Wedding Weekend and Expo: the best event for couples interested in planning a destination wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina! When you purchase a ticket to this event, you gain access to over 200 wedding professionals at our two-day expo, the opportunity to tour the most sought after wedding venues on the coast, discounts at local restaurants, shops and hotels, and entry for a chance to win a…
Find out more »September 2017
Crabdaddy Festival
Once a year, Crabdaddy emerges from the Currituck Sound, bringing a bounty of fresh seafood for everyone to enjoy. Catch him at Sanctuary Vineyards on September 23 from 11AM-6PM, where we'll be pairing the best Currituck wine and beer with fresh seafood from our local waters. Your ticket includes a signature "Crabdaddy" wineglass to keep, All You Can Eat steamed blue crabs from I Got Your Crabs with sides like slaw and hushpuppies, local wine and beer sampling, live music…
Find out more »October 2018
The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts presents…….M5 Mexican Brass
http://metalesm5.com/ Be mesmerized by Latin America’s most successful Brass Quintet, M5 Mexican Brass, which has earned wide international recognition. Combining their skills at virtuosic chamber music in all styles, non-stop interaction with the audience, inborn showmanship, matchless Latin American charm, and their own sound, M5 concerts are unique musical–theatre concert experiences. Much of M5’s efforts are dedicated to education, including school concerts, workshops and master classes. “M5´s infectious enthusiasm for performing and impeccable playing should be heard around the world."
Find out more »November 2018
Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show
Come out to the annual Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show at the Manns Harbor Community Building for great holiday gifts, handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, canned goods, sweets, and so much more! Manns Harbor Womans Club will be selling breakfast and lunch. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Admission is free! Hours Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Email Lisa Smith for more information
Find out more »Festival Latino de Ocracoke
Celebrate the Latino community on Ocracoke Island at this vibrant festival honoring Hispanic traditions and cultural unity. Enjoy authentic Mexican food, music and dances as well as games and fun for all ages. Events will be held over 3 days at the Ocracoke School and the Ocracoke Community Center and is open to residents and visitors alike. The festival is presented by Ocracoke Alive; visit their website for a complete schedule and more information.
Find out more »OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run
RUN, EAT, NAP. The Outer Banks Running Club once again invites you to start off your Thanksgiving morning with a calorie deficit by traversing (run/trot/walk/stroll) a family-friendly 5k course through the Village at Nags Head while enjoying views of the Roanoke Sound! The 5K starts at 8 am and the Fun Run at 9 am. This event serves as the primary fundraiser each year for your race organizer, the Outer Banks Running Club. Proceeds enable the Club to serve its…
Find out more »OBX GO FAR Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving morning is a perfect time to be surrounded by family and friends in the beautiful town of Southern Shores. Lace up your sneakers and come on out to run with us, have fun, and have a hot breakfast! The first place male and female will take home a yummy Thanksgiving pie specially made for your Thanksgiving meal!
Find out more »Jockey’s Ridge State Park Holiday Lights
View light displays sponsored by Outer Banks area organizations, businesses and residents in the parking lot of Jockey's Ridge State Park on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on Saturday, November 24th in coordination with Kites with Lights and the lighting of the tree; running through December 29th. Sunset is approximately 5PM and the park will stay open until 7PM for viewing the lights. A hot cocoa booth will be staffed by Friends of Jockey's Ridge volunteers at the Visitor Center.
Find out more »December 2018
115th Annual Wright Brothers First Flight Celebration
Celebrate the 115th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight by gathering at the exact location and exact time that it happened all of those years ago! Wright Brothers National Memorial Park admission is free that day, so enjoy the musical performances, tributes, and reenactments for free! The observance begins with a patriotic musical prelude. The formal program will commemorate the Wrights’ achievement and pay tribute to Mrs. Katherine Johnson; no longer a hidden figure in the history of NASA…
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