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April 2019
Spring Scare Fair
The first ever Outer Banks Spring Scare Fair is coming to Secret Island (formerly Port O' Call) in Kill Devil Hills, April 19th and 20th from 3-8 pm, featuring two days of spooky treats, creepy curiosities, monster photo ops, and more fun for all ages from a curated collection of local and visiting vendors, presented by OBX Entertainment! The Halfway to Halloween celebration continues after dark at the Costume Party on Friday night, April 19th! Admission to the Scare Fair…
Find out more »Fly Into Spring Kite Festival & Easter Eggstravaganza
Celebrate National Kite Month and the start of Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! On April 19th & 20th from 10am to 4pm, experience the sights of massive 30-to-100-foot kites flying high over Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Across the street from the dunes outside Kitty Hawk Kites, take your picture with the Easter Bunny, and let your kids join in the fun during our annual Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Easter Egg Hunt!
Find out more »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 »Duck & Wine Festival
The board of directors of the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation announces the return of the Duck & Wine Festival, its annual fundraiser hosted in partnership with Coastal Cantina. The Festival will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 12-3pm at the Duck Waterfront Shops. The Duck & Wine Festival is a one-day restaurant cook-off judged by both a panel and event participants. Each chef creates a dish prepared from duck and pairs it with a wine selected by Coastal Cantina. The…
Find out more »Earth Fair OBX VII
Come and celebrate Earth Day on the Outer Banks at Dowdy Park in Nags Head and participate in a variety of engaging activities. This year’s theme focuses on Positively Protecting Habitats! Don’t miss this chance to meet representatives from organizations that work hard to preserve the ecosystems and scenic beauty that have made the Outer Banks famous around the world. You’ll also learn what you can do to implement sustainable earth-friendly practices in your own back yard, have a chance…
Find out more »May 2019
OBX Rod & Custom Festival
Come share your passion for cars at the OBX Rod & Custom Festival. The 2-day event features Cruise-ins, Vehicle Displays, Special Activities, Food & Family Fun, all held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks. The festival benefits The Children and Youth Partnership of Dare County as well as the Dare County Motorcycle Toy Run 2019.
Find out more »KidsFest 2019
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is excited to present the 12th Annual KidsFest at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. This FREE event will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Join us for this exciting, outreach festival for young children, parents, grandparents, and child care programs! It will be a morning of fun and games, play activities, entertainment, exploration, and art as we celebrate young children throughout Dare County! Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy…
Find out more »Festival Of Hope: Dare County Relay For Life
Join us as we band together to support, celebrate, and remember our loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Money raised in Dare County will support cancer research, patient care and advocacy, treatment, lodging and transportation for those in treatment, advocacy, and so much more. Festival Events Include: • Food • Dare's Got Talent • Carnival Games • Live Music • Kids Walk • Cancer Survivor Events • Crafts • Snacks • Island SnowBall • And MORE!
Find out more »Artrageous Kids Art Festival
Dare County Arts Council will host the 30th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival on Saturday, May 11 from 10am-3pm at Dowdy Park in Nags Head. Artrageous is a free, family-friendly, fun event featuring kids art activities, live music, local artisans selling their creative goods, and a variety of local restaurants selling lunch and snack items. This year’s theme, A Big, Bright, Beautiful World, will provide children with the opportunity to create, participate and celebrate art and culture in our community and…
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 »Outer Banks Tiny Home Festival
Come out to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head and tour some of the most beautiful tiny houses built today and hear from several key speakers and tiny house personalities. The event takes place on Saturday & Sunday, June 8th and 9th from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Subscribe to the event website and stay in touch to find out just who will be there and what houses you can experience this .
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 »Rogallo Kite Festival
The Rogallo Kite Festival features 3 days of kite flying in honor of Francis Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the flexible wing. As a brilliant aeronautical engineer, his inventions launched the sport of hang gliding and his designs have carried over into the development of stunt kites, power kites and hang gliders that are flown today. The 37th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival will be held at Jockey's Ridge State Park and Jockey's Ridge Crossing and is free to the…
Find out more »Rock the Cape Concert
This year’s Rock The Cape Concert will be held at REAL Watersports in Waves on Friday, June 14. The soundfront concert will feature live music by surf rock musicians The Chong Band of Virginia Beach with duo Matt Hoggard and Aaron Caswell from local Outer Banks rock band Formula opening. The sunset concert at REAL Watersports is a fundraiser for Dare County Arts Council’s programming and events on Hatteras Island. Doors will open at 6pm for the family-friendly concert, which…
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 »July 2019
41st Annual Wright Kite Festival
Take flight where flight first began with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Enjoy a walk on the hallowed grounds where Wilbur and Orville took their historic first flight in 1903, then come join us for some fun flight of your own. Large 30 – 100 foot kites will be flying high on display. We invite you to come fly kites of your own, take FREE stunt and power kite flying lessons, and bring the kiddos on…
Find out more »August 2019
Outer Banks Watermelon Festival
Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the 12th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival on Thursday, August 1st from 10 AM – 4 PM at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head. Enjoy games, food, face painting, arts and crafts activities, TONS of watermelon fun and more. OBX Watermelon Festival is free for guests to attend; however, the purchase of tickets is required to play and eat! Compete in classic competitions like…
Find out more »Outer Banks Pirate Festival
Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. Pirates of Blackbeard's crew and their mateys will be camped out at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scalawag school for the little ones to see if they have what it takes to be a part of Blackbeard's Crew! Wednesday, August 14 • 10 AM – 2 PM | Pirate Kids’ Day •…
Find out more »New World Festival of the Arts
Bringing world-class artists from across the East Coast to sell and showcase their work, the New World Festival of the Arts returns to the Manteo waterfront August 14th & 15th from 10am to 5pm each day. The 38th annual outdoor juried art show will feature art from exhibitors including watercolors, oil & acrylic, drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and pottery. Free admission, Free parking and shuttle.
Find out more »OBX Wedding Fest
The OBX Wedding Fest is a casual summer wedding planning event where engaged couples have the opportunity to meet with vendors of all types during one of the most beautiful times of the year. The OBX Wedding Fest will take place at TWO locations (Jennette's Pier & Kitty Hawk Pier/Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom) brimming with vendors to help you knock out all the details of planning! Meet and mingle with vendors, sample cuisine & sweet treats, take advantage of booking…
Find out more »September 2019
Outer Banks Kite Festival
Enjoy massive show kites flying high above the sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and participate in stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. Come watch some of the nation’s most talented kite flyers put on world-class displays of artistry and skill with kite flying set to music, synchronized performances, and more. This 2-day event is FREE and open to the public from 10am to 4pm each day.
Find out more »Outer Banks Pridefest
The 9th Annual OBX Pridefest is a 3-day gay pride festival, FULL of events and ALL INCLUSIVE for all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends! In addition to paid events, the main pride festival Saturday afternoon is FREE with bands, local restaurant vendors, merchant vendors, pride souvenirs, and nonprofit vendors. The infamous Sunday Drag Brunch features many world renowned and talented drag performers! Pridefest Event Schedule
Find out more »Surfalorus Film Festival
Calling all surfers, filmmakers, nature lovers, cinephiles, and fans of everything aquatic to the 8th annual Surfalorus Film Festival! Surfalorus is a three-day festival showcasing the year’s best surf films with a series of sunset screenings, a vintage surfboard showcase, a vendor fair, some laid-back parties, and the hottest waves of the season. Presented by Cucalorus and the Dare County Arts Council, the festival’s mission is to showcase the most talented surf filmmakers of our time. Join us every night…
Find out more »TRiO Oktoberfest
Join TRiO all day Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22 for Oktoberfest! Oktoberfest in September, you say? That’s right, at TRiO they try to make it as authentic as possible without hopping a flight across the pond, so they celebrate the same weekend that the event kicks off in its homeland of Germany. They will have German brews on tap, German wines, and traditional German fare from the kitchen. Of course the staff will be donning their dirndls and…
Find out more »Sanctuary Vineyards 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 21st, where the best Currituck wine and local beer will be paired with fresh seafood from our local waters. Your ticket includes a signature "Crabdaddy" wine glass to keep, All You Can Eat steamed blue crabs from I Got Your Crabs with sides like slaw and hushpuppies and BBQ while it lasts. There will…
Find out more »Sumospeed Beach Bash
We are excited to announce the first annual Sumospeed Beach Bash at the Soundside Event Site! This event will feature a car show, music, raffles, vendors, and food trucks. Set in the beautiful Outer Banks in North Carolina, this will be a unique event you will not want to miss! Stay tuned for more information as we put this event together, we can't wait to see everyone there!
Find out more »Outer Banks Jeep Jam
KDH Outer Banks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Goin' Coastal Jeep Club and OBX GOFAR are teaming up to bring you this annual family-friendly get-together for Jeep enthusiasts. The weekend's events feature a Show and Shine, live entertainment, multiple vendors, raffles, a Friday night event at Pirate's Cove and much more. The event is to help raise funds for a local non-profit called GOFAR, a comprehensive fitness program designed to teach children of all abilities about healthy eating habits, goal setting,…
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