OBX Area Events
Each year thousands of visitors take Outer Banks vacations with family and friends to participate, and enjoy one of several Annual Events at the beach.
Dowdy Park Winter Market
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 12:00 p.m.
Get ready for winter wonders at Dowdy Park! Join us for the coolest winter markets, where local vendors will be serving up their handmade wares. The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway and parking is available at Nags Head Elementary School. More details are available on the Dowdy Park Events website. ...
Annual Oink & Oyster Roast
Milepost 4 on the bypass, next to the Kitty Hawk Post Office
Starts: 12:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
Annual Oink & Oyster Roast presented by the First Flight Rotary Club. Proceeds support Outer Banks charities. For complete details and more information visit the Oink and Oyster Roast Event page. ...
Running of the Leprechauns
Satterfield Landing Road, Nags Head, NC 27959
Starts: 07:30 AM
Join us for the Running of the Leprechauns. This event will host a 5K and 10K fun for any age. Each finisher receives a finisher's medal and an event shirt. Awards are given for the top 3 Male and Female finishers in each of the two distances.
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Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
2316 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
Starts: 1:00 p.m.
Parade starts at 1 pm at MP 11.5, at the intersection of Bladen St. and Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road) and continues north to Driftwood St.
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Blackbeard's Revenge 100
Corolla - Hatteras
Starts: 05:00 AM
This point to point race will take athletes the length of the Outer Banks, NC from Corolla to Hatteras. The course is 100% paved road with beautiful views and long distance challenges where great memories will be made along the way!
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Blackbeard's Revenge 100
Corolla - Hatteras
Ends: 1:00 PM
This point to point race will take athletes the length of the Outer Banks, NC from Corolla to Hatteras. The course is 100% paved road with beautiful views and long distance challenges where great memories will be made along the way!
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Dowdy Park Winter Market
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 12:00 p.m.
Get ready for winter wonders at Dowdy Park! Join us for the coolest winter markets, where local vendors will be serving up their handmade wares. The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway and parking is available at Nags Head Elementary School. More details are available on the Dowdy Park Events website. ...
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, NC
Head to the beach to catch an incredible live show that’s unlike any other on the Outer Banks with the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship. Known as a qualifier for the big USA Surfing’s Prime events and USA Surfing Championships that are held in the summertime, this event attracts talented surfers from all across the region and well beyond to the heart of the Outer Banks for a truly spectacular competition. More Information ...
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, NC
Head to the beach to catch an incredible live show that’s unlike any other on the Outer Banks with the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship. Known as a qualifier for the big USA Surfing’s Prime events and USA Surfing Championships that are held in the summertime, this event attracts talented surfers from all across the region and well beyond to the heart of the Outer Banks for a truly spectacular competition. More Information ...
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Kill Devil Hills, NC
PIRATES, PIRATES EVERYWHERE!From runner costumes, to Expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party! Pirates Rule at the well-organized, professional, fun race! Presented by Outer Banks Sporting Events...
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Kill Devil Hills, NC
PIRATES, PIRATES EVERYWHERE!From runner costumes, to Expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party! Pirates Rule at the well-organized, professional, fun race! Presented by Outer Banks Sporting Events...
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, NC
Head to the beach to catch an incredible live show that’s unlike any other on the Outer Banks with the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship. Known as a qualifier for the big USA Surfing’s Prime events and USA Surfing Championships that are held in the summertime, this event attracts talented surfers from all across the region and well beyond to the heart of the Outer Banks for a truly spectacular competition. More Information ...
OBX Rod And Custom Festival
Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages. More Information...
OBX Rod And Custom Festival
Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages. More Information...
Dare County KidsFest
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
Starts: 9:30 AM ‐ Ends: 12:30 PM
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP) is excited to announce our Annual Kidsfest event! This exciting festival for young children will be held on Friday, May 8 2026, at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children, parents, grandparents and child care programs are invited to participate in a morning of music, games, crafts, exploration, and play activities, all for FREE! www.darekids.org.
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Artrageous Kids Art Festival
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
Artrageous is a free, family-friendly event that includes art activities, live music, dance performances, an artisan market, and food vendors. More Information.
Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Nags Head, NC
The Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular will be held on Thursday, May 14th-Sunday May 17th. We invite pilots from all over the country to come fly with us for this four-day event at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (see full schedule below). We will have gliders from Wills Wing and Moyes and new Flytec equipment to demo. For more information, check out: Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular...
Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Nags Head, NC
The Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular will be held on Thursday, May 14th-Sunday May 17th. We invite pilots from all over the country to come fly with us for this four-day event at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (see full schedule below). We will have gliders from Wills Wing and Moyes and new Flytec equipment to demo. For more information, check out: Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular...
Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Nags Head, NC
The Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular will be held on Thursday, May 14th-Sunday May 17th. We invite pilots from all over the country to come fly with us for this four-day event at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (see full schedule below). We will have gliders from Wills Wing and Moyes and new Flytec equipment to demo. For more information, check out: Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular...
Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Nags Head, NC
The Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular will be held on Thursday, May 14th-Sunday May 17th. We invite pilots from all over the country to come fly with us for this four-day event at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, NC, and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (see full schedule below). We will have gliders from Wills Wing and Moyes and new Flytec equipment to demo. For more information, check out: Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular...
OBX Pridefest
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
FREE, Family-Friendly, Pride Festival. The festival includes bands, drag performances, entertainers, local restaurants, adult beverages, and vendors.
OBX Pridefest
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
Starts: 12:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 6:00 p.m.
FREE, Family-Friendly, Pride Festival. The festival includes bands, drag performances, entertainers, local restaurants, adult beverages, and vendors.
OBX Pridefest
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
FREE, Family-Friendly, Pride Festival. The festival includes bands, drag performances, entertainers, local restaurants, adult beverages, and vendors.
Annual Rogallo Kite Fesitval
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.
Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying amazing 30 – 100 ft kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us and fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE stunt kite lessons, kite coloring for the kiddos, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular kites as they fly in the sky. More information...
Annual Rogallo Kite Fesitval
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.
Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying amazing 30 – 100 ft kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us and fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE stunt kite lessons, kite coloring for the kiddos, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular kites as they fly in the sky. More information...
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.
Take flight where flight first began with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Enjoy a walk on the hallowed grounds where Wilbur and Orville took their historic first flight in 1903, then come join us for some fun flight of your own. More Information...
Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.
Take flight where flight first began with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Enjoy a walk on the hallowed grounds where Wilbur and Orville took their historic first flight in 1903, then come join us for some fun flight of your own. More Information...
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
First Flight Farmers Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 1:00 p.m.
The First Flight Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. This market thrives with local participants from the Outer Banks small business community. Vendors offer a wide variety of choices from fresh produce and sweet and savory treats to jewelry, paintings, woodwork, photography, candles, and bath and body items. Food trucks and live music add to the fun and festivities. Traveling with kids? Aviation Park features a skate park and playground for family to enjoy during your visit. Parking is available onsite at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Additional parking is available across the street at First Flight High School....
Corolla Cork & Craft
Historic Corolla Park
Starts: 12:00 PM ‐ Ends: 8:00 PM
Please join the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism for local wine, beer, cocktails & crafts featuring local arts and craft vendors, live music and local food in the breathtaking and peaceful setting of Historic Corolla Park. Beer, wine, food, crafts and cocktails will be available for purchase.More Information...
OBX Kite Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM
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 for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish, and participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. On Sunday, come watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with kite flying set to music, synchronized performances, and more! More infromation...
OBX Kite Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM
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 for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish, and participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. On Sunday, come watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with kite flying set to music, synchronized performances, and more! More infromation...
OBX Jeep Invasion
Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
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 for a good cause and a little bit of Jeep fun! More information....
OBX Jeep Invasion
Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959
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 for a good cause and a little bit of Jeep fun! More information....
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
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. More information.
Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Park
The 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 place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and pets. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held rain or shine. Check out their video....
Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Park
The 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 place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and pets. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held rain or shine. Check out their video....
Bluegrass Isalnd Festival
Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo
Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...
Bluegrass Isalnd Festival
Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo
Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...
Bluegrass Isalnd Festival
Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo
Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...
Bluegrass Isalnd Festival
Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo
Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Outer Banks Event Site, Nags Head
Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 6:00 PM
The mission of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring and celebrating our coastal seafood heritage and community. Outer Banks Seafood Festival...
Hanging with Santa & Kites with Lights
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing crew. Free visit and pictures with Santa, cocoa and cookies, and a light show with kites on Jockey’s Ridge are just a few of the fun and festive things going on. More information
Friday, November 28
8:00 AM | Store opens
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Pictures with Santa
Saturday, November 29
9:00 AM | Store opens
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Pictures with Santa
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Hanging with Santa & Kites with Lights
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head
Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing crew. Free visit and pictures with Santa, cocoa and cookies, and a light show with kites on Jockey’s Ridge are just a few of the fun and festive things going on. More information
Friday, November 28
8:00 AM | Store opens
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Pictures with Santa
Saturday, November 29
9:00 AM | Store opens
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Pictures with Santa
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Wright Brother’s Day – 120th Anniversary
Wright Brother’s National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
Starts: 9:00 a.m
Annual celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight. Click here for more details on this annual celebration.
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