Outer Banks Calendar of Events
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| Roanoke Island Festival Park Events | |
| 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 475-1506 or (252) 475-1500 |
| Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit them online at roanokeisland.com | |
| The Outer Banks Music Showcase | |
| 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 261-7505 |
| The all new 2010 Regular Season Show plays every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:30pm! The ALL LIVE music variety show for the whole family! Everything from The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show to The Elvis Tribute Show and The Showcase Magic & Comedy Show. For more information visit www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
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| OBXtreme Magic and Mad Jack Comedy | |
| 01/02/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 489-9219 |
| For out-of-the-ordinary entertainment, try to catch one of these amazing magic and comedy shows staged by world-renowned magicians Clive Allen & Tracy. OBXtreme Magic is the family-friendly version of the show, and you can catch it most Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, with special shows at the Outer Banks Music Showcase in Kitty Hawk and Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. The magicians also hold children’s magic camps at The Whalehead Club in Corolla on Tuesdays throughout the summer. The show goes to a new level after dark, when the Mad Jack Comedy show features R-rated comedy, magic and bizarre side-show stunts, and they caution that this show is not for the easily offended. Mad Jack Comedy shows are held at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head on Tuesdays and at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk on Wednesdays. | |
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| Taste of the Beach 2010 | |
| 03/11/2010 to 03/14/2010 | |
| The Outer Banks of North Carolina 2010 Taste of The Beach Weekend has been scheduled for March 11-14, 2010. This grand food festival event on The Outer Banks of North Carolina will feature wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, celebrity guest chef appearances by Ed Brantley & Heba Salama from "The Biggest Loser", brewery tours, tapas crawls and many more events with exciting array of creative combinations of culinary delights and fun activities on the Outer Banks.
www.obxtasteofthebeach.com | |
| Kelly's 21st Annual St. Patrick's Parade | |
| 03/14/2010 to 03/14/2010 | Call (252) 441-4116 |
| North Carolina's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Beach Road MP 12 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1:00 pm. Rain or Shine. For more information please call (252) 441-4116 or visit kellysrestaurant.com
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| REAL Kite Camps | |
| 03/23/2010 to 11/21/2010 | Contact REAL Events at (866)REAL KITE |
| If you are thinking of becoming a kiteboarder or advancing your current skills, REAL Kite Camps are your ticket to accelerated, safe and progressive instruction!! | |
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| Easter EGG-Stravaganza at Currituck Heritage Park | |
| 04/02/2010 to 04/02/2010 | Call (252)453-9040 |
| Friday, 1 pm to 3 pm
Join the Easter Bunny and the Currituck Duck for a traditional egg hunt in Currituck Heritage Park. Lots of fun children's activities like Balloon Art; Face Painting; Egg & Spoon Races; Bean Bag Toss; Jellybean Counting Contest; Snacks & Refreshments; Fabulous Prizes! Admission and Parking are free. | |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring & Easter Eggstravaganza | |
| 04/02/2010 to 04/03/2010 | Call (877) FLY-THIS |
| Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, North Carolina combines the annual “Fly Into Spring” event with the “Easter Eggstravaganza” to create one large celebration for National Kite Month! This spring kickoff event will be held April 2nd and 3rd, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. On April 3rd, join us (and the Easter Bunny!) at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, located across the street from Jockey’s Ridge, at mile post 12.5, for the largest Easter Egg Hunt in the Outer Banks! We'll have over 2,000 candy-filled eggs waiting to be found. With fresh spring air and the famous Outer Banks wind, participants won’t want to miss the first event of 2010! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com | |
| First Friday on Roanoke Island | |
| 04/02/2010 to 12/17/2010 | Contact www.firstfriday-roanokeisland.co |
| 6pm - 8pm. Every first Friday of the month, downtown historic Manteo comes alive with music, street performances, extended business hours, gallery art events and much more. Activities for all ages including arts and crafts, rock-wall climbing, folk music and much more.
Make a day of it on Roanoke Island by visiting our attractions, shops, and art galleries. Enjoy diverse recreational activities for all ages. Then, join us downtown for our First Friday celebration and finish the day with a delicious food and drink experience. Sponsored by The Roanoke Island Business Association. | |
| Corolla Pedal-Foot-Paddle | |
| 04/07/2010 to 04/07/2010 | |
| Wednesday from 8am to 1pm join us for a multi-athletic event beginning in Currituck Heritage Park. The “Pedal-Foot-Paddle” starts with a scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound.
For the more leisurely-minded enjoy the fun event, “Land and Light”- climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, then stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club. Contestants may participate individually or as a team. Entry fee includes registration reception on Tuesday evening, and award celebration - including best costume - on race day. Visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/events.php for more info. | |
| Children’s Fun Faire | |
| 04/09/2010 to 04/09/2010 | Call (252) 473-2127 |
| This FREE event promises a full day of interactive fun! Designed especially for kids, this Fun Faire offers a wide variety of entertaining, hands-on, and exciting educational activities at Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion in Kill Devil Hills from 10 am -2 pm. All day-care groups, parents & children are welcome. | |
| Land of Beginnings Festival | |
| 04/09/2010 to 04/17/2010 | Call (252) 473-2127 |
| Experience a nine-day festival that promotes the uniqueness of the Outer Banks with exciting cultural, educational and entertainment events for residents and visitors. Various entertaining activities throughout the festival celebrate the history, culture, and people of the Outer Banks. Events include Living Legend Community Luncheon, Children’s Fun Faire, Story Telling, Black & White Ball and more. Participating sponsors include both nonprofit organizations and businesses that subscribe to promoting the future of the Outer Banks by preserving its past. | |
| Under the Sea: A Black-Tie Affair | |
| 04/17/2010 to 04/17/2010 | Call (252) 473-2127 |
| Experience a party on a grand scale like none other at the Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion in Kill Devil Hills. Feast on sumptuous foods; hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction; and dance the night away. Proceeds benefit the theatrical and education efforts of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony. | |
| 10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week | |
| 04/17/2010 to 04/24/2010 | Contact http://www.vertigotattoo.com/bik at 252-475-3541 |
| Come Join us for 8 days of Bike Contests,
The World Famous Wall of Death Motorcycle Stunt Show, Live Music, Vendors, Beer, Food, Bike Builders, Tattoos, The Burnout Pit, and much much more! | |
| Outer Banks Bike Rally | |
| 04/17/2010 to 04/24/2010 | Contact Brian Mervine at www.outerbanksbikerally.net |
| Come Join us on the OBX for 8 days of Bike Contests,
The World Famous Wall of Death Motorcycle Stunt Show, Live Music, Vendors, Beer, Food, Bike Builders, Tattoos, The Burnout Pit, and much much more! $10 at the gate, Free Live Entertainment! | |
| Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow, Journey Home | |
| 04/24/2010 to 04/25/2010 | |
| Spend two days immersed in Native American culture as the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center presents Dancing Moccasins,
A Celebration of Native American Cultures - Past and Present. The event will open at 10 am on both days. Rain or shine. $3 for seniors and school age children; $5 for adults; $15 for family, children under 5 are free. For more information, please call (252) 995-444 or visit nativeamericanmuseum.org | |
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| 13th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show | |
| 05/02/2010 to 05/26/2010 | Call 252-473-5558 |
| Features an eclectic mix of local art on display at the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Held in memory of Mollie Fearing, one of the founders of the root organization from which DCAC arose. In 1975 a group of Dare county residents met at the home of Mollie Fearing where they set about founding an organization that would introduce thousands of school children and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, poetry and literature. The organization would initially be called the Sea and Sounds Arts Council and later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing was elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a vital supporter and advocate of the arts until the time of her death on September 3, 1997. Mollie’s contributions to the community were numerous, from serving as mayor for the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the arts. Mollie’s legacy in our community remains strong to this day. Open to members and residents. Cash awards. Opening Reception: Sunday May 3, 2009 4-6 p.m. Please log on to darearts.org | |
| Morning Exercises on the Duck Town Green | |
| 05/03/2010 to 09/30/2010 | Call 252-255-1286 |
| A Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. from May 3 through September 27. This class will be led by an instructor from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel and water.
Tai Chi will be held on the Duck Town Green on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 4 through September 28. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. Participants should bring water. Thursdays – “Fit and Flexible,” a beginning Pilates class, will be held from April 2 through October 15 and will be taught by Patti Waller of Turning Point Fitness. Fit and Flexible” a beginning Pilates class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 6 through September 30. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel for the class. Patti Waller of Turning Point Fitness is the instructor. For more info visit http://www.townofduck.com. | |
| OBX Daredevils Baseball | |
| 05/26/2010 to 08/10/2010 | Call 252-441-0600 |
| Last week in May - First 2 weeks in August. Games start at 7pm.
OBX Daredevils Baseball For more info visit www.obxdaredevils.com | |
| The Lost Colony | |
| 05/28/2010 to 08/20/2010 | Call For tickets: (252) 473-3414 |
| America’s #1 outdoor drama is the perfect pinnacle to your Outer Banks experience! See this compelling unsolved mystery of America’s beginnings and other productions at Waterside Theatre in Manteo. The production features music, dance, drama, riveting action, and special effects with lavish costumes and sets performed nightly, Mon.-Sat. at 8 p.m. Meet the cast for autographs and photos after the production. Children 11 and under are free on Mon. & Fri. and half price on Sat. with a paying adult.
More than just a play, The Lost Colony brings you eight different productions of the same high-quality that brings folks back again and again to Waterside Theatre. www.thelostcolony.org | |
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| 2010 Red Wolf Howling | |
| 06/09/2010 to 12/11/2010 | Contact www.redwolves.com at 252.796.5600 |
| Join the Red Wolf Coalition and staff from Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for an evening of howling good fun! Come join us for the chance to hear the howl of a red wolf and learn more about this endangered species. Registration is required. Visit www.redwolves.com or call 252.796.5600.
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| Summer Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival | |
| 06/23/2010 to 07/31/2010 | Call (252)475-1500 |
| The Summer Children’s Performance Series features world-class entertainment for all ages, but it’s especially geared to children. The performers delight and excite young audiences, and the series is very popular so arrive early to ensure a seat. The series is held in the Film Theatre at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday from June 24 through July 31. Admission is included in the Park’s general admission ticket price and is free for Friends of the Elizabeth II.
June 23-26 Tarradiddle Players present The Comedia Alladin June 30-July 3 Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band July 7-10 Kinobe Soul Beat Africa July 14-17 Magic Show July 21-24 Cello Man July 28-31 Rumragger Pirate Show with Molasses Creek | |
| Town of Duck Summer Music Series | |
| 06/29/2010 to 08/05/2010 | Contact www.townofduck.com/events |
| This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5. The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 29– Aquarium (Rock) Thursday, July 1– Old Enough to Know Better (Dance/Rock) Tuesday, July 6–Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock) Thursday, July 8– Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) Tuesday, July 13– Connected (Jazz) Thursday, July 15– Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock) Tuesday, July 20– The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues) Thursday, July 22–Laura Martier (Jazz) Tuesday, July 27– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana) Thursday, July 29– The Crowd (Rock/Pop) Tuesday, August 3– The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll) Thursday, August 5–The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock) | |
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| Backstage Tours - The Lost Colony | |
| 07/01/2010 to 07/31/2010 | Call For tickets: (252) 473-3414 |
| Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. | |
| Summer Concert Series on the Lawn | |
| 07/01/2010 to 08/31/2010 | Call (252)453-9040 |
| Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring your beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! No alcohol permitted to be brought into the park. Wine and snack concessions available. Leashed pets welcome. Admission and parking are free. | |
| Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals | |
| 07/01/2010 to 09/30/2010 | Call (252)453-9040 |
| Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and around the world; keep your souvenir glass; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free. | |
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| Virginia Dare Faire | |
| 08/18/2010 to 08/18/2010 | Contact The Lost Colony at (252) 473-2127 |
| Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 423rd birthday at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts; games; entertainment; activities; free cake and ice cream.
Reserve your seats early for the evening performance of The Lost Colony that cameos infant actors as baby Virginia—ticket charges apply. For tickets: 252-473-3414 or thelostcolony.org | |
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| Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” | |
| 09/01/2010 to 09/02/2010 | |
| Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm / Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm
Enjoy this outdoor art and gift show on the banks of the Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction, and children's activities! Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested. Visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/eve for more info. | |
| Blackbeard - 55 miles of adventure racing | |
| 09/18/2010 to 09/18/2010 | |
| USARA Points Series Race. The 5th running of the Black Beard will consist of
•25 miles of mountain biking, •8 miles of coasteering (non technical running along the coast), to following the coastline by running on shore, swimming (less than 100 meters) or wading as needed •7-8 miles of orienteering, •8-10 mile ocean kayak (on the sound), •80' rappel off of the hotel roof (optional with time penalty) http://americanadventuresports.com/blackbeard.htm | |
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| Currituck Heritage Day | |
| 10/03/2010 to 10/03/2010 | |
| Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm
You are invited to a huge lawn party on the grounds of the Whalehead Club to experience the best of Currituck County’s cultural heritage with food and fun for all. Show off your talents on the main stage in “Currituck Idol!” Enjoy the award-winning CCHS Marching Knights, antique cars, kite flying demos, children’s activities, and local arts & crafts booths - call to reserve your booth space now! This is a family friendly event. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Admission and Parking are free. For more information visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/events.php | |
| 4rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival | |
| 10/10/2010 to 10/10/2010 | Call (252) 255-1286 |
| Duck’s Fourth Annual Jazz Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Duck Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event!
The event is free and open to the public. http://www.townofduck.com/jazzfestival.htm for more information | |
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| 14th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival | |
| 11/09/2010 to 11/14/2010 | Contact WOW@fws.gov at 252-216-WING(9464) |
| Annually in November, all the stops are pulled out for folks who come from across the country to participate in the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival. The six day event celebrates the natural wonders of the area and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment. | |
| 15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot | |
| 11/25/2010 to 11/25/2010 | |
| Duck's favorite footrace is a non-sanctioned 5K Run/Walk open to participants of all ages and abilities! Winner gets a pumpkin pie!
Registration opens September 7th on ACTIVE.COM. Event capacity limited to 600 (sold out in 6 days in 2009). | |
| Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show | |
| 11/26/2010 to 11/27/2010 | Contact Sue at (252) 995-4673 |
| Cape Hatteras Elementary School. 10am - 4pm each day. Free admission, food, and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. | |
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| 13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo | |
| 12/03/2010 to 12/04/2010 | Contact Manteo Rotary Club at (252) 473-6644 |
| Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com
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