Outer Banks Events

Annual Events

Address: Downtown Manteo Waterfront Dates: April 3 - May 6, 2011 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

On the first Friday of every month from April to December, the downtown Manteo Waterfront is vibrant with locals and tourists strolling through its performance-laden streets. Expect to find live music every week as well as magic shows, costumed actors and many of the area's artisans showcasing their crafts. In...

Address: 1st St. Beach Access, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Category: Sports Event - Water Sports Dates: May 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Still think kayaks are for freshwater? Come out to the beach and witness the best ocean kayakers in the Outer Banks shred the surf. Ocean kayaking has become an enormously popular beach activity, especially in the Outer Banks. Since the first tournament in 2002, Kitty Hawk Kites has hosted this tournament annually...

Address: Jockey's Ridge State Park Category: Sports Event - Participant Dates: May 15 - May 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The world's oldest hang gliding competition, The Spectacular, is a can't-miss. Watch pros from all over the globe show off their best airborne stunts and tricks above the mountainous sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge. While the hang gliding showcase is the headliner, families will enjoy a number of other activities...

Address: John Silver Gallery Category: Class / Lecture - Arts / Crafts Dates: June 9 - August 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If you've marveled at the work in his gallery, try your hand at painting under the tutelage of John Silver himself. The Gallery offers several one-day workshops throughout the summer as well as one three-day workshop in July. Students will travel throughout the Outer Banks area to paint on-site at the most picturesque...

Address: Currituck Heritage Park Category: Class / Lecture - Wine / Beer / Liquor Tasting Dates: July 1 - September 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Touring the grand, waterfront Whalehead Club is worth your time. Touring the Whalehead Club while sampling wine is absolutely exquisite. Every Wednesday afternoon in July, August, and September, guests can sample a variety of local, regional, and international wines while enjoying the majestic scenery of the Whalehead...

Address: Currituck Heritage Park Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Bluegrass Dates: July 2 - August 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Visitors to this event can sit on the lawn of a beautiful old hunt club and revel in great music as the sun sets over placid Currituck Sound. The concert series features an array of artists playing a variety of music. Both local musicians and performers from the North Carolina School of the Arts perform jazz, blues,...

Address: Wright Brothers Memorial Category: Sports Event - Other Dates: July 11 - July 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Experience how fun flying a kite can be at the Annual Wright Kite Festival. Reminiscent of the NYC Viewing kites resembling the balloons at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, visitors can witness professionals make gigantic 100-ft octopus and scuba diver kites dance through the sky. A number of other games and activities...

Address: Pirate's Cove Marina • 1 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC 27954 Category: Sports Event - Fishing Dates: August 11 - August 14, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Even if you're not participating in the fishing portion of the tournament, the Annual Pirate's Cove Fishing Tournament is one of the Outer Banks' best annual events. Without even spending a penny, visitors are welcome to stop by the marina in the late afternoon and early evening to see the monstrous catches reeled in...

Address: Roanoke Island Festival Park Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Blues Dates: September 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Beach'n Blues Festival has combined with the Outer Banks Beer Festival to bring you the 2009 premiere of Bluez & Brewz Festival. Now a 21 and older event, one admission price includes unlimited 2-oz samplings of over 100 microbrewed/craft beers. Add some rocking tunes from two great bands and you'll have an...