August 2013
EVP Beach Volleyball Tour – Outer Banks
The EVP Beach Volleyball Tour Stops on the Outer Banks! Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP), a premier national circuit, announces the addition of the Outer Banks to its high profile EVP Tour 2013 schedule. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Jennette’s Pier are partnering with EVP Tour to host two days of competitive beach volleyball in the town of Nags Head. The EVP Beach Volleyball Tour’s primary aim is to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities…
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ESA Eastern Surfing Championships
The Eastern Surfing Association hosts the season's biggest event where finalists from the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast Regions compete for the overall championship in each division.
Find out more »May 2015
Inaugural Soundside Live Concert
Free beach concert for the family!!! In conjunction with National Tourism week, May 2-10, 2015; the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a celebration concert to salute the Dare County Tourism Community. Soundside Live, will take place at Jennette's Pier on Thursday, May 7th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm . The inaugural event, produced by Hype Promotions, will feature nationally touring artists Greensky Bluegrass and Roadkill Ghost Choir in an ideal outdoor setting adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.
Find out more »June 2015
Storm the Beach
Outer Banks Sporting Events is presenting the popular "Storm the Beach" event, a team-oriented, family-friendly obstacle/challenge course and the only adventure/obstacle race on the beautiful OBX beaches! Event shirts and medals for all finishers! Special SWAG and a Party! Three different distances: .75 miler/Fun Run; 3 Miler Adventure and 5 miler adventure. Teams and/or individuals welcome.
Find out more »July 2015
2015 Village 5k at Jennette’s Pier
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 on the beautifully restored beaches of South Nags Head. This event is open to the General Public. All admissions receive t-shirt, finisher medal, breakfast and gift. Event Details: For more information contact: racedirector@runcations.com or call/text (252) 489-8239 This is…
Find out more »August 2015
2015 OBX Splash & Dash + 5k
Are you ready to Take The Plunge? Join TRI Outer Banks Sports and RunCations for the 2nd season of the Run, Swim, Run Outer Banks "Splash and Dash" Series. This is an Open Water Run, Swim, Run event paired with a casual & walker friendly 5k held on the expansive beaches of Nags Head, North Carolina. The event is located on the beach at Jennette's Pier The course is…
Find out more »March 2016
“The History of Surfing in North Carolina” at Jennette’s Pier
Join Museum Curator John Hairr and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly from the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort as they take a look this sport of kings and share their research on North Carolina’s role in the history of surfing. There will be several presentations and video footage that helps tell the story of wave riding, board shaping and why North Carolina’s coast is an East Coast surfing destination. The presentation will focus on the early history of surfing along…
Find out more »May 2016
EVP Beach Volleyball Tour – Outer Banks Pro-Am
The 2016 EVP Beach Volleyball Tour will travel to Nags Head for the Outer Banks Pro-Am on Saturday, May 21. Enjoy an action packed day of beach competition at Jennette’s Pier with special events, challenges, and more. Meet pro players and win EVP prizes! Professional teams nationwide are coming to compete for $3,500. Admission is free for spectators.
Find out more »June 2016
Annual Storm the Beach 2016 Adventure Race at Jennette’s Pier
Storm the Beach is a full-fledged obstacle course adventure race held on the Outer Banks of North Carolina oceanfront beaches. Storm the Beach is not your typical run and grab a medal at the finish line type of obstacle race. There are three different distances: 1-Miler/Fun Run; 3-Miler Adventure and 5-Miler Adventure. Athletes of all abilities will crawl, climb, endure and conquer obstacles such as Swamp Scum and Sandfiddler Crawl within the list of obstacles. Gathered at Jennette’s Pier in…
Find out more »Outer Banks Sunrise 5k and Little Crab Crawl
Rise and shine for the 5th annual Outer Banks Sunrise 5k and Little Crab Crawl on the beach at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Witness the beautiful east coast sunrise as you run or walk the beach in shoes or barefoot. The 5k starts at 7:30am followed by the 100 yard Crab Crawl for children 12 and under at 8:30am. The family-friendly event features a post-race breakfast, refreshments, and awards.
Find out more »The Sunset Spectacular 5k & Carolina Pig Pickin’
Get ready for the 5th annual running of The Sunset Spectacular 5k & Carolina Pig Pickin’ presented by Pirate's Cove Realty. Take in the amazing sunset during this run on the beach in Nags Head at Jennette’s Pier. Run or walk the 5k in shoes or barefoot. Enjoy the views and explore the exhibits of the 1000 ft pier then dig in to some fresh pulled Carolina style pork BBQ with country potato salad, dessert, sweet tea and lemonade.
Find out more »September 2016
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 »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 »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 »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 »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
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
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.
Find out more »May 2018
Fun Day at the Beach – Best Day Foundation
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY AT THE BEACH Best Day Foundation enables children and young adults with special needs to build confidence and self-esteem through adventure activities which stretch their limits, expand their true potential, reinforce their achievement, & connect them with diverse populations in their community. We’ll have the following activities depending on conditions: • Tandem surfing • Body-boarding • Stand up Paddling (SUP) • Kayaking • Beach Obstacle Course • Fun Beach Games We provide all the…
Find out more »June 2018
Sunset 5k & Carolina Pig Pickin presented by Pirate’s Cove Realty
Join us for the 7th Annual running of The Sunset Spectacular 5k/1 Mile & Carolina Pig Pickin’ Presented by Pirate's Cove Realty Click HERE to Register Now Event Details: Thursday June 21st, 2018 6:30pm Nags Head, NC Race Start/Finish at Jennette’s Pier 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 Click HERE for Directions Contact: obxrunning@gmail.com or text (252)489-8239 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,…
Find out more »OBX Splash & Dash
Click on your 2018 date to REGISTER Now June 28 July 26 Aug 2 Aug 9 TRI OBX SPORTS PRESENTS THE 2018 OUTER BANKS RUN, SWIM, RUN & 5k 8am Thursday's at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head Take the Plunge? Join TRI Outer Banks Sports for the 5th season of the Run, Swim, Run Outer Banks "Splash and Dash" Series. This is an Open Water Run, Swim, Run event paired with a casual & walker friendly 5k/1 Miler held on the expansive…
Find out more »July 2018
South Atlantic Lifeguard Championships
This year's South Atlantic Lifeguard Championships is coming to the Outer Banks! Nags Head will host the annual competition where ocean rescue teams from Virginia to Florida go head-to-head for the crown. Witness the region's fittest lifeguards engage in a dozen grueling individual and team tasks. Four local teams - Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head - will be competing. Come out to Jennette's Pier and show them some support!
Find out more »August 2018
Surfing For Autism
Surfing For Autism is an autism/asperger’s awareness event held each Summer on the Outer Banks providing our children with an amazing experience and opportunity to surf. Children of all ages who have autism/asperger’s are paired up with two surfers and a skilled therapist or teacher who are well educated on the special needs of the children and introduce them to paddling, surfing, and a new way to have fun in the sun. Check out the event website to register and…
Find out more »Rip Curl GromSearch Surf Competition
Since Rip Curl developed the concept for the GromSearch events in 1999, the series has spread throughout the surfing world and now culminates with an International final held at a different location each year. The worldwide series is held for male and female surfers aged 16 years and under, commonly referred to as “groms”, with the aim of the GromSearch to nurture and recruit the next generation of surfers at a grassroots level. The Search comes to the Outer Banks…
Find out more »September 2018
Jim Mulford Memorial Red Drum Tournament
The Annual Jim Mulford Memorial Red Drum Tournament is Saturday, Sept. 29th from 7am to 1pm. Try your luck at catching the longest Red Drum! Additional fall species of legal size will also be judged. Lines in the water from 8am to noon. One line per angler. Door prizes, giveaways and awards for winners. Rain or Shine.
Find out more »May 2019
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championships
With over forty-five years of surfing success, ESA contests are organized at the grassroots, district level on a year round basis. Each District conducts four or more contests per year, and each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. From the local District level, top finishers are invited to advance to Regional competitions (of which there are three; Southeast, Mid-Atlantic & Northeast). The top finishers in those Regional championship events are invited to the The…
Find out more »Hands Across the Sand
Hands Across the Sand is an international coordinated day of action focusing on the protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. It’s about preserving our precious drinking water, air and food. On May 18, we will form lines, joining hands to say NO to dirty fossil fuels and offshore drilling in your coastal waters and YES to clean energy. This worldwide event takes place each year and we're excited to be apart of it in 2019. Join…
Find out more »Band in the Sand 5K
Kick off the Memorial Day Weekend with OBSE and their brand new evening holiday event, BAND IN THE SAND! Challenge yourself with a fast run on the sand or bring the whole family out for a fun 5k from Jennette's Pier among the glowing light of tiki torches along this out and back course! Cross the finish line to the rockin' good time sounds of the Johnny Waters Band, cold beer & Truly spiked & sparkling hard soda sponsored by…
Find out more »June 2019
Outer Banks Run Swim Run & 5k
Take the Plunge! Join TRI Outer Banks Sports for the 6th season of the Run, Swim, Run Outer Banks "Splash and Dash" Series. This is an Open Water Run, Swim, Run event paired with a casual & walker friendly 5k/1 Miler held on the expansive beaches of Nags Head. 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…
Find out more »Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile & Little Kids Crab Crawl
Join the OBX Running Company for the 8th Annual Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile and Little One's Crab Crawl presented by Pirate's Cove Realty. This is a family fun event on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks featuring the new expansive shores of Nags Head. Sunrise Appreciation, post-race and crawl, features breakfast refreshments, and of course, the most beautiful sunrise on the East Coast. Custom designed trophies created especially for this event for the top Male and Female winners, 1st – 3rd place. Finisher…
Find out more »Youth Fishing Tournament
Bring out the kids for a morning of FREE Pier fishing, FREE hot dogs and lots of Fun. No Fishing Licenses Required. This years Youth Tournament will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with fishing from four piers; Avalon Pier, Nags Head Pier, Jennettes Pier and The Outer Banks Pier. Registration is at the pier of your choice starting at 7:30 A.M. There are two age groups eligible: age 4-9 and 10-16. Fishing starts at 8:00 and ends at…
Find out more »July 2019
Outer Banks Skim Jam
On July 20 & 21, some of the most talented amateur and professional skimboarders on the East Coast will compete at the 2019 Outer Banks Skim Jam at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. The event is hosted by Skim USA, a non-profit, youth focused organization dedicated to promoting the sport of skimboarding through their program of competitions. Come out to the beach and cheer on these young athletes as they show off their skills. Competition begins at 9:00 am. This…
Find out more »August 2019
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 »WRV Outer Banks Pro Surf Competition
Mark your calendar for the raddest weekend of the summer! The 2019 WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico and Sanuk returns over Labor Day weekend at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. The competition is an official World Surf league Qualifying Series event drawing top notch talent from around the globe to the unique coastline of the Outer Banks.
Find out more »September 2019
ESA Easterns Surfing Championship
The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's Grand Finale where the best of the best surfers go head to head. With a history of 50 years of success, ESA contests are organized at the grassroots, district level on a year round basis. Each district conducts four or more contests per year, and each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. From the local district level, top finishers are invited to advance…
Find out more »November 2019
Best of Broadway Get Pinked! And More Celebration
The Outer Banks Hospital is excited to announce that this year's Get Pinked! and More Party will be a celebration of the Best of Broadway! The party will include a delicious New York City-inspired menu, beer and wine, DJ music, and the chance to win great door and raffle prizes! Tickets are $40 each and are available by calling 252-449-5933. Get Pinked! and More raises funds for projects, programs and equipment that enhance cancer patient care on the Outer Banks.
Find out more »January 2020
American Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Blood Drive is coming to Jennette's Pier in Ocean View Hall. All donors will receive a complimentary 1 day Fishing Pass. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: JennettesPier to schedule an appointment.
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