Calendar of Events
The Lost Colony's Theatre Arts Camp, Session II Performance
Friday, July 30, 2010 TO Friday, July 30, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
Attend this performance by the young talents of The Lost Colony's Theatre Arts Camp participants and members of The Lost Colony Company.
The Wizard of Oz, The Musical
Friday, July 30, 2010 TO Friday, July 30, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow and to Waterside Theatre's stage as The Lost Colony company brings the classic characters of Oz to life with song and dance.
Weather Photography by Michael Halminski and Ray Matthews
Sunday, August 01, 2010 TO Sunday, August 01, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Michael Halminski and Ray Matthews are both well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather and its moods. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
The Man Show - Men Behind the Lens Photography
Monday, August 02, 2010 TO Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dare County Arts Council
A gallery showing of "Men Behind the Lens Photography" at The Man Show, presented by the Dare County Arts Council.
Weather Photography by Michael Halminski and Ray Matthews
Monday, August 02, 2010 TO Monday, August 02, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Michael Halminski and Ray Matthews are both well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather and its moods. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 TO Thursday, August 05, 2010
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
A variety of products offered by local Hatteras Island artists. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle.
American Heroes Day
Thursday, August 05, 2010 TO Thursday, August 05, 2010
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site
See the personnel, equipment and vehicles of area Coast Guard, law enforcement, fire fighters, water rescue, EMS and more.
Demos include Coast Guard Honor Guard and Color Guard, Coast Guard Search and Rescue helo and motor lifeboat demo, military flyover, jet ski ocean rescue demo, Beach Apparatus Drill.
The Wizard of Oz, The Musical
Friday, August 06, 2010 TO Friday, August 06, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow and to Waterside Theatre's stage as The Lost Colony company brings the classic characters of Oz to life with song and dance.
9th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Outer Banks Relief Foundation
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic "Old Station" public bath house in Kitty Hawk.
Watermelon Festival
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Kitty Hawk Kites
Family entertainment, dozens of spirited games, activities and watermelons galore. All festival proceeds go to charity and non-profit organizations.
Waterside Theatre Festival
Friday, August 13, 2010 TO Sunday, August 15, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
Attend three unique theatrical events. Festival price includes a premium seat for performances of The Lost Colony (8 p.m., August 13), Reaching for the Stars (8 p.m., August 14) and the Hurrah Player's performance of Disney's High School Musical (7:30 p.m., August 15).
Reaching for the Stars - A Spectacle of Song and Dance
Saturday, August 14, 2010 TO Saturday, August 14, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
Enjoy a showcase of original dances and live music performed by the talented Lost Colony Company under the stars. One performance only.
Disney's High School Musical 2
Sunday, August 15, 2010 TO Sunday, August 15, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
Celebrate Virginia's talented Hurrah Players present this action-packed summer extravaganza with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats who finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene.
Virginia Dare Faire
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Celebrate Virginia Dare's 422nd birthday. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts, games, entertainment, activities, free cake and ice cream.
The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TO Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Waterside Theatre at The Lost Colony
See a special performance of The Lost Colony that features infant actors in the role of baby Virginia. This traditional anniversary performance is held on the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America.
Bluez'n Brewz Festival
Saturday, August 21, 2010 TO Saturday, August 21, 2010
The Promenade
Enjoy being entertained with great live music, enjoy tasting a variety of beers, and show colleagues, friends and family a great time. This event will be held Rain or Shine.
Ben2 Gallery Showing
Friday, September 03, 2010 TO Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dare County Arts Council
Recent Paintings by Ben Morris and Ben Miller.
Demo Daze & Party Nights
Saturday, September 04, 2010
REAL Watersports
Kick off the 2010 season right by demoing all the NEW Kite, Surf and Standup gear at the REAL Flagship Store in Waves, NC. Our demo room is stocked to the gills with all the new 2010 gear. REAL coaches will walk you through everything available in our 2010 RENTAL Fleet along with free prizes, music, and a killer party on the back deck at REAL with food from Mojos Sunset Cafe.
Of Nature, Of Corsa
Sunday, September 05, 2010 TO Sunday, September 05, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Watercolor collages of landscapes and whimsical wildlife by popular artist, E.M. Corsa. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Of Nature, Of Corsa
Monday, September 06, 2010 TO Monday, September 06, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Watercolor collages of landscapes and whimsical wildlife by popular artist, E.M. Corsa. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
Saturday, September 18, 2010 TO Saturday, September 18, 2010
Albatross Fleet and Foster's Quay
The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. The Blessing of the Fleet will follow the event at 5:30 p.m.
2nd Annual Outer Banks BikeFest
Saturday, October 02, 2010 TO Monday, October 04, 2010
Nags Head Harley-Davidson
The 2nd Annual Outer Banks BikeFest will feature a variety of entertainment, as well as Lighthouse Tours, Bike Show, Poker Run, Bike Games and a variety of Vendors.
21st Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Saturday, October 02, 2010 TO Sunday, October 03, 2010
Dare County Family Recreational Park
Features artist live demonstrations, kids hands-on activity booths, professional artist show and sell, artist quick draws, music, children's auction, delicious food and fun for the whole family. The following evening is Dare County Arts council's premiere fundraising event, the Artrageous Art Auction.
Duane Raver: Wildlife Illustrator
Sunday, October 03, 2010 TO Sunday, October 03, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. He illustrated the Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States by Charles S. Manooch. Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. He's had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Duane Raver: Wildlife Illustrator
Monday, October 04, 2010 TO Monday, October 04, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. He illustrated the Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States by Charles S. Manooch. Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. He's had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Outer Banks Home Builders Association's 18th Annual Parade of Homes
Thursday, October 07, 2010 TO Sunday, October 10, 2010
Throughout the Outer Banks
A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Ticket price is good for all 4 days of the Outer Banks Parade of Homes.
REAL Fall Swap Meet
Friday, October 08, 2010 TO Saturday, October 09, 2010
REAL Watersports
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. Missed our first two swap meets don't worry we decided to run another swap to accommodate the Fall season. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store.
Have a used surfboard that you need to sell? Bring it to the swap. Want to sell your kites and buy new ones? Bring them to the swap. Want to trade your used gear towards brand new gear? Bring it all to the swap. Looking for the best prices on used gear from every sport?
Come to the REAL Swap Meet. Kites, kiteboards, surfboards, standup paddleboards and all the accessories. You'll find them all at the REAL Swap Meet! Can't make it to the swap but want to sell your gear? Drop it off with us or ship it here and we'll sell it for you!
4th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Sunday, October 10, 2010 TO Sunday, October 10, 2010
Duck Town Stage
The schedule of performers will be announced soon. Plan to join us for this popular event! Admission is free.
24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Saturday, October 16, 2010 TO Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Throughout the weekend, non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and team flying that blends both kite control and speed.
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
Thursday, October 28, 2010 TO Thursday, October 28, 2010
North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this "spooktacular" event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rosanna Gussler: Recent Works in Glass
Monday, November 01, 2010 TO Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Dare County Arts Council
Recent Works in Glass by Rosanna Gussler, on display at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery.
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 TO Sunday, November 07, 2010
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more!
53rd Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 TO Saturday, November 06, 2010
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club
Registration will be held on Wednesday, November 3. Team Fishing will be Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5. There will be a Tackle Show on Thursday, November 4.
Saturday, November 6 will feature the Bob Bernard Individual Tournament.
Tackle Show - Thursday, November 4.
Jeff Lewis - Flora and Fauna Photography
Sunday, November 07, 2010 TO Sunday, November 07, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Jeff Lewis - Flora and Fauna Photography
Monday, November 08, 2010 TO Monday, November 08, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. Admission is free.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
Friday, November 12, 2010 TO Sunday, November 14, 2010
Various Locations
The course of the OBX Marathon and Half Marathon includes varied scenic coastal terrain, as well as incredible community and spectator support. This race is a Boston-Marathon qualifier and is walker-friendly.
Registration for the 2010 event is now available.
The event will begin with the EXPO at the Dare County Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills at 602 Mustian Street. The EXPO will be on Friday, November 12 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The EXPO will feature a variety of official race apparel, running and athletic gear, music, food and training clinics.
The Oceanfront Pasta Party will be held at The Ramada Plaza at 1701 Virginia Dare Trail in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday, November 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost for the party is $15 per person.
The Gateway Bank Half Marathon, held at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 14, is $60 to $100 per person to enter. This walker-friendly course will be mainly flat and fast with coastal and scenic views and incredible community and spectator support. The course time limit will be 3:00 p.m.
The Outer Banks Marathon, starting at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, November 14 with a 3:00 p.m. course limit, is $75 to $110 per person to enter. The terrain will be varied, including coastal and scenic views, incredible community and spectator support and is a walker-friendly course. This race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Runners will need to maintain a pace of 17:10 per mile to "beat the bridge" at mile 22 - the bridge will be closed to runners at 1:50 p.m. Up to 2500 runners will be allowed to enter the Outer Banks Marathon.
Outer Banks 8K
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Near the First Flight Schools Campus
An out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills, continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the First Flight High School track. The course is partly on a dirt road, the race is walker-friendly. Up to 1,000 runners will be accepted into the Outer Banks 8K, which is hosted by the Outer Banks Running Club.
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010 TO Sunday, November 14, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
At the Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010, 17 jewelry designers will sell work and demonstrate techniques. The Expo will feature everything from beadwork to fine art jewelry. Saturday hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday hours will be 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Outer Banks Fun Run
Saturday, November 13, 2010 TO Saturday, November 13, 2010
Near the First Flight Schools Campus
The Outer Banks Fun Run is a family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed.
Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run & Buccaneer 5K
Saturday, November 13, 2010 TO Saturday, November 13, 2010
Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern
This is a family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Click here if you would like a log sheet to keep track of your 25 miles before race day, then run your last 1.2 miles to finish a marathon. What an accomplishment!! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed.
Challenge yourself and run two additional laps to complete the Buccaneer 5K! All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this event.
EXPO and Race Day Entry Fees: $10 Students; $20 Adults; $15 Adults 55+
Race-Only Entry Fees: $5 for Students 18 and under; $15 for Adults; $10 for Adults 55 yrs +
15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Advice 5 Cents - A Bed & Breakfast
A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! 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.
Hangin' with Santa & Kites with Lights
Friday, November 26, 2010 TO Saturday, November 27, 2010
Kitty Hawk Kites
Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday (November 27), watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey's Ridge State Park.
Black Friday Porch Sale
Friday, November 26, 2010 TO Friday, November 26, 2010
The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
The Black Friday Porch Sale is the place to buy all your holiday presents!
Select unique gifts with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year, and this is it!
Enjoy apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!
Admission & parking are free.
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
Friday, November 26, 2010 TO Saturday, November 27, 2010
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
A variety of products offered by local Hatteras Island artists. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle.
Festival of Trees
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 TO Sunday, December 05, 2010
Outer Banks Hotline
Festival of Trees is a unique community fundraiser that supports programming, services, shelter, training, information and resources to address domestic and sexual violence in the Outer Banks.
Christmas Sights and Sounds
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 TO Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with The Lost Colony. This seasonal celebration is complete with horse and carriage rides, Santa Claus, holiday music performances, hot chocolate and other Christmas-tide events.
Visit the upside down Christmas tree at the Lost Colony Office Building for hors d'oeuvres and more fun.
13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Friday, December 03, 2010 TO Saturday, December 04, 2010
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park
The 13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo is a fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. This family-oriented tournament offers trophies for the biggest fish landed by all participants, as well as by the top youth and female anglers. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club's scholarship and educational programs for area students.
Dare County Arts Holiday Show
Friday, December 03, 2010 TO Friday, December 31, 2010
Dare County Arts Council
Over 500 works of art to fit every budget, including original paintings, pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood.
Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
Friday, December 03, 2010 TO Friday, December 03, 2010
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
Come visit with Santa! Admission is free.
Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 03, 2010 TO Friday, December 03, 2010
Downtown Manteo Waterfront
Tree Lighting will be held Downtown Manteo, with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse.
Town of Manteo Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 04, 2010 TO Saturday, December 04, 2010
Downtown Manteo Waterfront
The Manteo Christmas Parade will be held in Downtown Manteo.
Kitty Dough Botanical Drawings and Nature Art, Jim Fineman- Clay Vases and Basketry
Sunday, December 05, 2010 TO Sunday, December 05, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Enjoy botanical drawings and nature art by this certified botanical illustrator, Kitty Dough and stoneware vases and basketry by Jim Fineman. Fineman gathers vines on Roanoke Island and combines them with reeds and sea grass to make the baskets.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
Kitty Dough Botanical Drawings and Nature Art, Jim Fineman- Clay Vases and Basketry
Monday, December 06, 2010 TO Monday, December 06, 2010
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Enjoy botanical drawings and nature art by this certified botanical illustrator, Kitty Dough and stoneware vases and basketry by Jim Fineman. Fineman gathers vines on Roanoke Island and combines them with reeds and sea grass to make the baskets.
During 2010, the Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more.
4th Annual Park Illumination Celebration & Holiday Tour
Saturday, December 11, 2010 TO Saturday, December 11, 2010
The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols while the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are simultaneously illuminated. The Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the house museum festively decorated as in the 1920's. Admission & Parking are free.
107th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight
Friday, December 17, 2010 TO Friday, December 17, 2010
Wright Brothers National Memorial
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.
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