Events

Meet us in Manteo every Saturday this summer for the Downtown Manteo Market—a weekly gathering of local makers, bakers, growers, and artists in one of the most scenic spots in town: George Washington Creek Park. Stroll the waterfront, sip your morning coffee, and explore a curated c...

KOOL & THE GANG – LIVE IN OBX📍 Roanoke Island Festival Park – Manteo, NC📅 ...

As part of its 50th anniversary, Dare Arts has created Fresh From The Outer Banks, a brand-new plein air event taking place September 3–5, 2025. Plein air (open-air) painting is a style that originated in 19th-century Fran...

First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, March through November from 6pm to 8pm, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, food, drinks and much more.   The Manteo Stroll featu...

Meet us in Manteo every Saturday this summer for the Downtown Manteo Market—a weekly gathering of local makers, bakers, growers, and artists in one of the most scenic spots in town: George Washington Creek Park. Stroll the waterfront, sip your morning coffee, and explore a curated c...

Captain's Meeting Friday, September 5th at 6pm. Prize money - Calcutta - Winner takes all. Annual Fundraiser to benefit the Community Care Clinic of Dare. 

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A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for two days of kite-flying fun (Fri-Sat) for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a ...

Meet us in Manteo every Saturday this summer for the Downtown Manteo Market—a weekly gathering of local makers, bakers, growers, and artists in one of the most scenic spots in town: George Washington Creek Park. Stroll the waterfront, sip your morning coffee, and explore a curated c...

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.

Bringing together Jeep-minded people for fun, adventure and giving back to our beach community. The event will include a Fun Run (formerly known as Poker Run), Vendor Bingo, Show & Shine, raffles, live bands, vendors, food trucks and lots of fun! So come down and hangout at the beach ...

First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, March through November from 6pm to 8pm, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, food, drinks and much more.   The Manteo Stroll featu...

Cruise-ins - Static Displays - Special Events - Food & Family Fun - Historic Sites

All Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks of North Carolina

948 Dates: October 11, 2025 Time:12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Admission: PRE-ORDER TICKETS $50 On Saturday purchase your tickets, pork butts and Oink &...

he Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually on Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy live music from a variety of jazz performers with a full day of performances on two stages at this non-ticketed festival. Extend your Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking ...

For a community-driven fishing tournament, check out the Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament where skilled and amateur anglers show off their skills up and down the beach. The event includes lunch for participants on both days and social events each evening, where there will be food buffets a...

Admission: $20 for anyone 13 and over (12 & under FREE). Price includes $10 in Beverage/Merchandise Bucks good for the purchase of beverages and festival merchandise. Additional “beverage bucks” may be purchased at the event.

60 hours of wide-open fishing! Over $12,000 in prizes. Individual and team categories.

One of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a ...

A celebration of flight and beer, our 9th Annual OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest.  See all the information about Brewtag here -> ...

OBX Veterans Week is an annual event celebrating Veterans and their families through the arts. The purpose of the program is to showcase the Outer Banks as a welcoming destination for Veterans, active-duty military and their families, through special events, concerts, and ceremonies....