Outer Banks Calendar of Events
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| Roanoke Island Festival Park Events | |
| 03/01/2012 to 12/31/2012 | 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 or visit them online at www.roanokeisland.com | |
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| First Friday on Roanoke Island | |
| 04/06/2012 to 12/07/2012 | |
| 4pm - 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. Visit www.firstfriday-roanokeisland.com for more information. Sponsored by The Roanoke Island Business Association. | |
| Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Opens for 2012 Season | |
| 04/20/2012 to 10/08/2012 | Contact www.nps.gov/caha |
| The first day of climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for the 2012 season is Friday, April 20, 2012. Climbing hours will be 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily in the spring and fall; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 25 through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. The lighthouse will remain open through Columbus Day, Monday, October 8. Tickets are required.
Built in 1870, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most hazardous sections of the Atlantic Coast. Offshore of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream collides with the Virginia Drift, a branch of the Labrador Current from Canada. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals. Hundreds and possibly thousands of shipwrecks in this area have given it the reputation as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”. In 1999, the Cape Hatteras Light Station was moved to its present location. The lighthouse was moved 2,900 feet in 23 days and now lies 1,500 feet from the shore-- its original distance from the sea. | |
| 15th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show | |
| 04/29/2012 to 05/29/2012 | Call 252-473-5558 |
| Sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, this show is on display at the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. It features all original artwork in a wide variety of mediums. Mollie Fearing was one of the founders of the Dare County Arts Council. In 1975 a group of Dare county residents met at Fearing's home where they began to form an organization that would introduce thousands of school children and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, poetry and literature. The organization was initially 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. Please log on to darearts.org | |
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| OBX Restaurant Week | |
| 05/11/2012 to 05/19/2012 | Contact http://www.outerbanksrestaurantw |
| Outer Banks Restaurant Week visitors and local foodies a chance to savor delicious cuisine prepared by local chefs with a 3-course, prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menu. (Please note, tax and gratuity are not included.) There are several participating restaurants from Duck to Manteo. No passes or coupons are needed. Simply order off the Restaurant Menu. For more info go to www.outerbanksrestaurantweek.com | |
| Manteo Farmers Market | |
| 05/12/2012 to 10/06/2012 | |
| This is a great place to go if you get in town early and are waiting for your rental house to be ready. Vendors sell local produce, jewelry, pottery, home decor and more! Every Saturday from May through October at 8am-12pm in Downtown Manteo on the waterfront. | |
| KidsFest | |
| 05/18/2012 to 05/18/2012 | Contact darekids.org at 252-441-0614 |
| Roanoke Island Festivasl Park. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. KidsFest is an annual outdoor young children's event sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County for toddlers and preschool children up to age 5. Art, block play, music, nature, games, puppets and exhibits. Free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch. | |
| 40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular | |
| 05/18/2012 to 05/21/2012 | Call (877) FLY-THIS |
| Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head. This is the world’s oldest, continuous hang gliding competition. Hang gliding professionals from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun on Jockey’s Ridge State Park. This event features demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies. The whole family will enjoy the rock climbing wall, hang gliding simulator, kite making and face painting. A portion of the events proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, a non-profit organization which supports the development of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
For more info...www.kittyhawkkites.com | |
| Redbeard Adventure Challenge | |
| 05/19/2012 to 05/19/2012 | |
| The Redbeard Adventure Challenge will be like nothing you've ever experienced! This event will challenge every level of athlete physically and mentally with over 10k+ of races with skill challenges, trivia quizzes, obstacle courses, kayaking and more. Don't forget to bring your digital camera for some of the checkpoints! Race starts at 8:00am at 8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road in Nags Head and ends at 6:00pm. For more info go to http://www.americanadventuresports.com/race_info.php?race=2 | |
| OBX Relay for Life | |
| 05/19/2012 to 05/20/2012 | Contact www.obxrelayforlife.org |
| The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back. At the OBX Relay, teams of people camp out at First Flight High School and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back. To join our team or for more information on Relay for Life visit www.obxrelayforlife.org | |
| Whalehead Club Beach Music Festival | |
| 05/27/2012 to 05/27/2012 | Call 252-453-9040 |
| Formerly called the Marsh Grass Music Festival, this event will take place at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, Sunday May 27th from 11am-6pm. Join The Holiday Band, The Craig Woolard Band, and Band of Oz. Discount tickets are available until April 30th for $15 or 10 for $100! After May 1, tickets will be $20 each. Picnics and 5 quart coolers are encouraged, and larger coolers will be allowed for a $10 fee. Limit one cooler per person. Food (including High Cotton BBQ!) & beverage vendors will be on hand. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: http://shop.outerbankspresents.com/
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| 75th Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony | |
| 06/01/2012 to 08/23/2012 | Contact www.thelostcolony.org at 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-Fri at 8:30 p.m. Meet the cast for autographs and photos after the production. Children 12 and under are free on Monday nights 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. | |
| Triple-S Invitational Kiteboarding Competition | |
| 06/02/2012 to 06/08/2012 | Call 866-REAL-548 |
| Held every year in Cape Hatteras, widely acclaimed as one of the top 3 kiteboarding destinations in the world, the Triple-S crown is the most sought after victory on the professionals kiteboarding circuit. This professional event attracts the top 24 men and women kiteboarders from around the world to compete in surf, slicks and slider disciplines. The schedule also hosts 7 parties and 7 bands to provide a very social atmosphere to go along with the competition. This allows spectators a unique opportunity to meet the pros and learn more about the sport of kiteboarding. | |
| 29th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival | |
| 06/09/2012 to 06/10/2012 | Contact kittyhawkkites.com at (877) FLY- this, (252) 441-4124 |
| This two day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge. Throughout the festival, exhibitions and demonstrations, including stunt and power kite lessons are provided. | |
| Faire Days Festival on Wednesdays | |
| 06/13/2012 to 08/29/2012 | |
| Every Wednesday, from 2-7pm, you’ll discover Food, Art, Imagination, Recreation & Entertainment for the entire family in the cool shade of our magnificent tree-lined Courtyard in the heart of Duck NC.
For more information visit www.scarboroughfaireinducknc.com/faire-days-festival/ | |
| OBX Pride Fest | |
| 06/15/2012 to 06/18/2012 | Contact www.obxpridefest.com |
| Make your plans now to attend OBX Pridefest, presented by the Gay Outer Banks of North Carolina. This is a 4-day celebration of family, friendship, music and laughter set against the charming weather-worn architecture of Old Nags Head. Join us on the festival grounds at the historic First Colony Inn for a whole day of outdoor concerts with over 20 entertainers and musicians including singer/songwriter Eric Himan, a sunset cruise, late-night fun with Britney Spears/Lady Gaga impersonator, Derrick Barry, who has appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, Las Vegas puppeteer commedian, Jerry Halliday and his "Dangerous Dames", and Michael L. Walters presenting an intimate evening as Dame Edna! And don't worry, there will be plenty of time for the beach. There will be two huge beach parties! Our beaches have been in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the country! The afternoon festival is a family event, so bring your children and join us in June to celebrate pride OBX style!
Visit www.obxpridefest.com for more information. | |
| 11th Annual "Under the Oaks" Arts Festival | |
| 06/20/2012 to 06/21/2012 | |
| Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm / Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm. Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the waterfront grounds of Currituck Heritage Park. This festival features the unique talents of over 100 quality artists with a variety of media plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction and chilren's activities. Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested. | |
| Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival | |
| 06/27/2012 to 06/30/2012 | |
| A professional sandsculpture company will be on hand to sculpture a huge sand creation. Kitty Hawk Surf Company, Peace Frogs, Panama Jack Suncreen, OBX, and Outer Banks Hospital are sponsors. There will be fun events, raffles, and entertainment all day long at Kitty Hawk Surf Company at Jockey's Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey's Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head, 252-441-6800. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer. 1-877-FLY-THIS, 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com
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| FAMILY MAGIC SHOW - Wednesday Mornings | |
| 06/27/2012 to 08/08/2012 | Call (252) 255-1286 |
| Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation the entire family will love -- live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world-renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy.
This six-week long series of shows will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Town Amphitheater. There will be no magic show on July 4th since the town will be holding its annual 4th of July Parade. Although this event is free, tickets will be required for entry. Tickets will be available beginning the Monday of the show at Kellogg's Supply/The Cottage Shop, 1201 Duck Road (directly across from the Town Park). For more information visit: www.townofduck.com/events.htm | |
| Balloonacy, The Lost Colony Children's Show | |
| 06/27/2012 to 08/09/2012 | Call 473-2127 |
| Every year The Lost Colony produces a show just for kids. This show is in the new indoor Gazebo Theater on the grounds of The Lost Colony.
Balloonacy is a sweet, uplifting tale about a lonely, old man who lives by himself and has no one to talk to. He has forgotten how to play until one day when a balloon floats by. This sweet play shows kids that friendship can be found anywhere. Performances are at 2:00 pm. For more info go to www.thelostcolony.org | |
| Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals | |
| 06/27/2012 to 09/26/2012 | |
| Every Wednesday from 3:00-7:00pm enjoy wine tasting and entertainment under the tents of the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. Local vendors will be on site to introduce you to a variety of wines. With $20 adult admission you will receive a discounted coupon for the Whalehead Club museum tour and a souvenir Whalehead Club wine glass to sample all the wines. Bring the whole family. Free admission for children. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. For more info visit www.whaleheadclub.org/events | |
| Town of Duck Summer Concerts | |
| 06/28/2012 to 08/09/2012 | Contact www.townofduck.com/events at (252) 255-1286 |
| This popular evening concert series returns with local musical groups taking the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo.
The Singer/Songwriter Series concerts begin at 6:00pm are on Tuesday evenings. The current schedule of performances are: Tuesday, July 10 - TBA Tuesday, July 17 - TBA Tuesday, July 24 - TBA Tuesday, July 31 - TBA The Summer Music Series concerts begin at 6:00p.m. and are on Thursday evenings. The current schedule of performances are: Thursday, June 28 - TBA Thursday, July 5 - The Fantastic Shakers (Pop, Dance, Funk, Beach Music) Thursday, July 12 - The Fuzz Band (Pop, Funk, Dance, Jazz) Thursday, July 19 - TBA Thursday, July 26 - TBA Thursday, August 2 - The Kirsten Thien Band (Blues, Soul, Funk, Roots Rock) Thursday, August 9 - TBA | |
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| Wild Horse Days | |
| 07/03/2012 to 07/05/2012 | Contact www.corollawildhorses.com at (252) 453-8002 |
| Come celebrate the wild Spanish Mustangs living on the Currituck Outer Banks for nearly 500 years with the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. There will be music, games and crafts! Meet a gentle mustang, enjoy carriage rides or try a mini riding lesson! | |
| July 4th Whalehead Club Celebration | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | |
| July 4 – Monday from 6 pm to 10 pm
19th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks Fireworks begin at dusk but arrive early to enjoy food, fun activities, fabulous music and find a place for your blankets and chairs to settle in for the best fireworks on the Outer Banks! Sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism. Admission and Parking are free. Visit www.whaleheadclub.com/events for more information. | |
| Manteo Independence Day Celebration | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | Call (252) 475-1500 |
| Featuring the North Carolina National Guard's 440th Army Band starting at 8 p.m. located in the Outdoor Pavilion. Pack up the lawn chairs, bring family and friends as the nation celebrates at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. The 440th Army Band will perform their patriotic concert. Gates open at 6 p.m. The celebration is free and open to the public.
Visit www.roanokeisland.com for more information. | |
| Town of Duck 4TH of July Parade & after-event | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | Call (252) 255-1234 |
| Duck’s Seventh Annual Independence Day Parade will be on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. Please plan to arrive at least 1/2 hour early to get the best parade viewing spot!
For more Info: www.townofduck.com/4thofjuly.htm | |
| OBX Killer Dunes 2 Mile Run | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | |
| The 7th Annual OBX Killer Dunes 2 mile run/walk & kids fun run is a challenging event that takes place at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head. The event benefits the Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia, a non-profit that helps people with disabilities lead fuller lives.
All skill levels are welcome. Advanced runners can challenge themselves to complete the sand dune course without stopping. Or simply stroll through the course and take in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Roanoke Sound, and the rest of the Outer Banks. There is even a kids fun run where 12 and unders can run up a dune and back. To register go to www.fsseries.com/obxkillerdunes Proceeds benefit Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia. Easter Seals helps people with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential for living, learning, and working in their communities. It is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, and serves more than 15,000 children and adults and their families in North Carolina and Virginia annually. Services are provided in all 100 North Carolina counties and in southeastern Virginia. Easter Seals' services include early childhood, foster care, developmental disability, mental health, supported employment, and summer camps. To find out more and to help, go to www.nc.eastersealsucp.com. | |
| Nags Head 16th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | |
| The Town of Nags Head will host, in conjunction with the Nags Head Fishing Pier, the
16th annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, at 9:25 p.m. on the ocean pier located at Mile Post 11.5 in Nags Head. The fireworks display will last approximately 25 minutes. Zambelli Fireworks will present the program, promising unforgettable fireworks. Jockey’s Ridge State Park is another ideal spot for viewing the fireworks. The park will be open late July 4th to accommodate visitors. Please call the park at 252-441-7132 for more information. | |
| Children's Story Time | |
| 07/05/2012 to 08/09/2012 | Call (252) 255-1286 |
| Bring the children for Story Time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story Time will be held in the Town’s Amphitheater at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Story Time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7 and free.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit townofduck.com/events | |
| Children's Gardening Camp II | |
| 07/09/2012 to 07/13/2012 | |
| Camp Hours 9am – 3pm Extended hours available. Ages 6 yrs - 11 yrs.
This is a weeklong camp that combines the fun of gardening, educational opportunities and food! Children will learn what herbs and spices were grown in the 1500's and how we use those same herbs today for kid's favorite foods like pizza and pasta! Children will be planning, planting and harvesting pizza ingredients from our very own Elizabethan edible garden. We will plan and plant a knot garden, and use a little geometry lesson. Each section of our edible garden will be planted with different vegetables or herbs. Children will nibble tiny bite size tomatoes, smell the scents of herbal seasonings and take a trip to the greenhouses to meet Assistant Greenhouse managers Kathy Crawford and Ned Cabe, who take care of our baby plants. Each day the children will have a morning stroll through The Gardens, a "Bugs, Bees and Wiggle Worms" class, "Scratch and Sniff" activity, digging and planting in the edible garden, lunch and story time. We might even run through the sprinkler on the Great Lawn, so make sure they bring an extra set of clothes, a towel and flip flops. Parents are invited on Friday to eat what the children have prepared with fresh herbs. After hour's camp time also available at an extra charge. Members/Friends $125. Non Members $135. Contact: nharvey@elizabethangardens.org Visit www.elizabethangardens.org for more information. | |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Wright Kite Festival | |
| 07/21/2012 to 07/22/2012 | Call 1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 |
| Wright Brother’s Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites. This festival is enjoyed by all ages with a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites and members of Wings Over Washington. Come see a large sea animal kites and our deltas and parafoils dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. There will also be stunt kite demos, games, kids kite making and contests. Kids can make and fly kites where flight began! Events begin at 10am and continue through the afternoon. Email events@kittyhawk.com for more information.
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| 10th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K | |
| 08/05/2012 to 08/05/2012 | |
| Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic "Old Station" public bath house in Kitty Hawk. This charity event benefits Outer Banks Relief Foundation, which raises funds to help Outer Banks locals with debilitating diseases and families in crisis.
For more info visit www.outerbanksrelieffoundation.com | |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival | |
| 08/09/2012 to 08/09/2012 | Call 1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 |
| Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. You won’t want to miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown, backyard feel. The festival features family entertainment, seed spitting contests, a dunk tank, huge inflatables (moon bounces, obstacle course, and others), and, of course, watermelons! All proceeds will be donated to the local Wright Flight Foundation--a non profit which helps local 5th graders master goal-setting skills and excel (or improve) academically with the reward of flight. Email events@kittyhawk.com for more information. | |
| 23rd Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament | |
| 08/11/2012 to 08/12/2012 | Contact http://www.fishpiratescove.com/ at 800-367-4728 |
| The Annual Alice Kelly Fishing Tournament is the Sunday before the Annual Billfish Tournament and is for ladies only. Registration is on August 11th and the tournament is on August 12th. The entry fee is $500 per boat and benefits a great cause, the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group. | |
| 29th Annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament | |
| 08/13/2012 to 08/17/2012 | Contact http://www.fishpiratescove.com/ at 800-367-4728 |
| The 29th annual Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament, August 13th-17th, 2012, is a world-class event and home to the State Record Blue Marlin caught on the 25th Anniversary of the tournament, weighing in at a whopping 1,228.5 pounds! | |
| New World Festival of the Arts | |
| 08/15/2012 to 08/16/2012 | Call (252) 473-2838 |
| This art show is located on the waterfront in downtown Manteo, and the hours are on August 15 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and August 16 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The New World Festival of the Arts is a juried exhibition featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works of fine art and fine crafts. Email edward@outerbankschristmas.com for more information. | |
| Virginia Dare Faire | |
| 08/18/2012 to 08/18/2012 | Contact The Lost Colony at (252) 473-2127 |
| Virginia Dare Faire is an annual celebration of the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. This event is located at The Lost Colony’s Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island and promises to be “over the top” featuring a bounce house, jugglers, stilt walkers, dunk tank, face painting, rock climbing wall and much more!
See a special performance of The Lost Colony that evening at 8:30 pm that features local infant actors in the role of baby Virginia. For more information go to http://thelostcolony.org/event/virginia-dare-faire/ | |
| 12th Annual Ocean Games & Surf Kayak Competition | |
| 08/25/2012 to 08/25/2012 | Call 1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 |
| Sponsored by Kitty Hawk Kites at Ramada Plaza (mile post 9.5), Kill Devil Hills. This is some of the most fun you can have at the beach! Spectators can enjoy a surf kayak competition, catching the beginning and end of a 3 mile kayak race, and participate in sandcastle competition. There will be kite and toy demonstrations, and trial runs in the newest kayaks and paddleboards offered! Anyone can try out they kayaks and paddleboards for free at this great event! email events@kittyhawk.com for more info.
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| Outer Banks Triathlon | |
| 09/08/2012 to 09/08/2012 | |
| The Outer Banks Triathlon festival will be two days of events for different skill levels, Sprint, olympic and half events. If you enjoy endurance events, then the OBX course should stand out for several reasons. The swimming component is particularly nice with easy access to the slightly brackish waters of the Croatan Sound with temperatures spot on in the 70's. There are plenty of trees and shelter for spectators or family supporters. The cycling component is nice in that you cross over from Roanoke Island to the mainland and back over a long span bridge, making for great speed and killer views. There have also been recent highway improvements laying fresh black asphalt for much of the course, and a mix of great natural forest settings and charming residential. Lots of flat road for easy running.
Saturday will feature a half distance triathlon and Sunday will be an Olympic and Sprint! The course is laid out between northern Roanoke Island, near Manteo, and the North Carolina mainland community of Mann's Harbor. To see more details and register, visit: www.obxmarathon.org | |
| Outer Banks Pirate Festival | |
| 09/13/2012 to 09/15/2012 | Call 1-877-FLY-THIS |
| Enjoy spending time with pirates at local restaurants including Pamlico Jack's on Thursday, Friday and Saturday! On Saturday at the Kitty Hawk Kites Store, MP 12.5, Nags Head, you'll see that the Pirates have set up an encampment! Become a real pirate by going through the Scallywag School for Young Scoundrels and learning how to master pirate games, use pirate weapons, talk like a pirate and more. Enjoy everything Pirate; entertainment, reenactments, get your picture taken with a Pirate. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com. | |
| Eastern Surfing Association - Grand Finals | |
| 09/16/2012 to 09/22/2012 | Contact www.surfesa.org |
| Expect a week of great surfing at Cape Hatteras with the largest amateur surfing association in the world, the Eastern Surfing Association or ESA, with a current membership of over 7,000 surfers. Men, women, boys and girls of all ages. Competition headquarters will be at the Natural Art Surf Shop in Buxton, NC. The Easterns competition series is big news in the surfing world. | |
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| 20th Annual Outer Banks Parade of Homes | |
| 10/04/2012 to 10/07/2012 | Contact Outer Banks Home Builders Associ at 252-449-8232 |
| Featuring homes from Corolla to Hatteras Island, the Parade of Homes will allow you to see newly constructed coastal homes with the latest product innovations and furnishings, green building methods and technologies. These homes represent great diversity from year-round starter homes to vacation homes with all the bells and whistles! All parade homes are open from 10am-6pm Thursday-Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday. Participating builders, their staff members and vendors will be in the home each day until 6pm. Tickets are $10 each, are valid for all four days, and proceeds go to benefit the Outer Banks Food Pantry. For more information go to http://obhomebuilders.org/ | |
| Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival | |
| 10/05/2012 to 10/07/2012 | Contact www.obxbluegrassfestival.com |
| Come enjoy a fun filled day at the first annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival! With influences of Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and more, Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson among others will be performing. | |
| 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival | |
| 10/07/2012 to 10/07/2012 | Call (252) 255-1286 |
| Duck’s 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 | |
| 1st Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival | |
| 10/19/2012 to 10/20/2012 | |
| We finally have an Outer Banks Seafood Festival! In addition to lots of fresh seafood from some of the Outer Banks best restuarants, the event will have cooking demonstrations, entertainment, educational exhibits, food eating competitions and more! On Friday, October 19th there will be a kick-off evening at Jeanette's Pier and Saturday will be the main event in Nags Head from 11am-6pm at milepost 16 on the Sound. For more info go to http://www.obxfestival.com/ | |
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| 16th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival | |
| 11/06/2012 to 11/11/2012 | Call 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.
Email WOW@fws.gov for more details. | |
| Outer Banks Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8K, 5K & Fun Run | |
| 11/10/2012 to 11/11/2012 | Contact www.obxmarathon.org |
| 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 leading to Roanoke Island at mile 23. | |
| 10th Annual All Saints Church Holly Days Bazaar | |
| 11/16/2012 to 11/17/2012 | Call www.allsaints-eastcarolina.org |
| Start your holiday shopping here! Choose from a large variety of handmade jewelry, wooden art, painted glassware, photography, watercolors, glass mosaics, pottery, baked goods and more! Hours are from 9 am to 4 pm each day. All Saints is located at 40 Pintail Trail, which is off of Dogwood Trail, next to Kitty Hawk Elementary School. Just follow the signs! | |
| 15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot | |
| 11/22/2012 to 11/22/2012 | Contact www.advice5.com/Advice5/17th_Ann |
| Come join us for our annual 5K (3.1 mile) loop, starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities! Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. First female, male, and youth (12 and under) finishers get the INFAMOUS pumpkin pies! | |
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| Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens | |
| 12/04/2012 to 12/29/2012 | Contact www.elizabethangardens.org at 252-473-3234 |
| December 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 26-29 from 6 to 9pm Come enjoy Holiday lights and see how the Elizabethan Gardens have been transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland complete with peacocks, butterfly, deer and other garden animals created with flowers, natural elements and traditional holiday decorations. WinterLights is 18 nights of floral displays and lights at The Gardens! | |
| 109th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight | |
| 12/17/2012 to 12/17/2012 | |
| Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 am to 5 pm. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held at the site of Wright's first flight. Visitors to the site experience a replica of the Wright Brothers' 1903 encampment and majestic, 60 foot tall granite monument perched atop a 90 foot hill that serves a striking and lasting reminder of the important historical achievement that happened on this site a century ago.
Visit www.outerbanks.org for more information. | |
