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Outer Banks Events Calendar
February '12 | March '12 | April '12 | May '12 | June '12 | July '12 | August '12 | September '12 | October '12 | November '12
| February '12Return to Top | |
| 27th Annual Oyster Feast | |
| 02/11/2012 to 02/11/2012 Call 252-473-5869 | |
| The 17th Annual Oyster Feast will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 in Stumpy Point. All you can eat oysters, fried fish with all the trimmings, and huge bake sale. Bayview Drive, Stumpy Point | |
| Navigating the Stars | |
| 02/24/2012 to 02/24/2012 Call 252-473-3494 x 232 | |
| Navigating the Stars
Join us at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for an investigation of those celestial bodies that enthrall us all. The evening will begin by viewing constellations from the comfort of the indoors on the Science on a Sphere®, a 68-inch diameter globe with projected images of the sun, stars, and planets. We will also discuss celestial navigation, the technique mariner's have practiced for centuries to travel the globe. Learn about the tools used and try your hand at measuring with a cross-staff and sextant. Come nightfall, we will go outside to observe the stars in all their glory, picking out constellations, planets, and galaxies. Afterwards, we will gather around a fire and listen to stories inspired by the stars, all while roasting marshmallows. The program is free to the public, ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by February 23 and space is limited. | |
| March '12Return to Top | |
| OBX Taste of the Beach | |
| 03/15/2012 to 03/18/2012 | |
| Four days of food, drinks and fun. Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association. This grand food festival will feature wine tastings, cooking classes, special menu presentations, celebrity guest chef appearances, brewery tours, tapas crawls and many more events with an exciting array of creative combinations and culinary delights. obxtasteofthebeach.com | |
| Kelly’s 4th Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K | |
| 03/17/2012 to 03/17/2012 | |
| Nags Head. 9 a.m. Runners and walkers embark on a 8K/5 mile point to point course including road and trail (through part of the Nags Head Woods Conservancy) for a share of Kelly’s “pot of gold”, Green Glory and fun! Awards and post race celebration and hospitality is held immediately following the race at Kelly’s Tavern. kellysrestaurant.com | |
| Kelly’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | |
| 03/18/2012 to 03/18/2012 | |
| Virginia Dare Trail/Beach Road, MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1 p.m. Rain or shine. The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NC travels the greenest mile in the Tarheel state. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy an afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands and creative marching/walking/motorized units. kellysrestaurant.com | |
| The Outer Banks Wedding Show | |
| 03/24/2012 to 03/24/2012 Call (252) 255-4925 | |
| The Sanderling Resort and Spa, Duck. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You’re invited to an event like no other. The finest wedding professionals on the Outer Banks come together to make your wedding planning feel like a vacation. Imagine tasting great foods from qualified caterers like The Good Life Gourmet, The Red Sky Café, Ocean Boulevard and The Black Pelican. Then, you can sample the best tasting wedding cakes from Just Desserts and Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks. You’ll also find other Outer Banks wedding professionals exhibiting all they have to offer, including photographers and videographers, hair salons and spas, ceremony and reception venues, florists, wedding planners, officiants and Dj’s. The list just keeps on going. You’ll practically be able to put together a complete destination wedding package for the Outer Banks! obxbrides.com | |
| April '12Return to Top | |
| Flying Pirate Half Marathon | |
| 04/14/2012 to 04/15/2012 | |
| Outer Banks Half Marathoners, here's your chance to see the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course! obxmarathon.com | |
| 10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week | |
| 04/19/2012 to 04/29/2012 | |
| Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Bike Shows, Poker Runs, Guided Tours, Party Nights, Tattoo and Bikini Contests, Over 100 Vendors, Live Music, Outdoor Concerts, Pig Pickin & more! outerbanksbikeweek.com | |
| May '12Return to Top | |
| 29th Annual Yuengling Nags Head 5K Run | |
| 05/12/2012 to 05/12/2012 | |
| Not your typical walk down the beach, the dirt trails of the preserve weave through one of the best remaining examples of mid-Atlantic maritime forest and deciduous hardwoods. active.com | |
| 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. Demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies are all features of this spectacular event. Families can enjoy a 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. kittyhawkkites.com | |
| June '12Return to Top | |
| 75th Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony | |
| 06/01/2012 to 08/23/2012 Call (252) 473-6000 | |
| Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday - Friday, 8:30 p.m. 2012 marks the 75th anniversary season of the nation’s longest running symphonic drama, The Lost Colony. Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the historical events leading to the disappearance of the first English colonists who settled on Roanoke Island over 400 years ago. Come see live theatre under the stars performed by a professional company of more than 100 actors, dancers, singers and technicians. From epic battles and Indian dances to the pageantry of the Queen and her court, The Lost Colony educates, enriches and entertains! Inquire about weekend performances and special rates. Children 12 and under free on Monday nights when accompanied by a paying adult. Backstage tours at 7:30 p.m. Admission. thelostcolony.org | |
| Triple-S Invitational | |
| 06/02/2012 to 06/08/2012 | |
| Cape Hatteras. 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 professional 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. REALwatersports.com/triple-s | |
| 30th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival | |
| 06/09/2012 to 06/10/2012 Call (252) 441-4124 | |
| Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head. 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. (877) FLY-THIS | |
| Duck Summer Music Series | |
| 06/21/2012 to 08/09/2012 Call (252) 255-1286 | |
| Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. For eight weeks, local musical groups will take the stage. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. The concerts are free. townofduck.com | |
| July '12Return to Top | |
| Duck's 8th Annual Fourth of July Parade | |
| 07/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 | |
| 9 a.m. The one-mile parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane going eastward, continues down Ocean Way, and then turns onto Christopher Drive. No part of the parade is on Duck Road (SR 12). Please plan to arrive at least 1/2 hour early to get the best parade viewing spot! A community social following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends, refreshments and the awarding of parade trophies. townofduck.com/4thofjuly.htm | |
| August '12Return to Top | |
| 11th 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. outerbanksrelieffoundation.com | |
| 23nd Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament | |
| 08/11/2012 to 08/12/2012 | |
| Registration - August 11, Fishing - August 12. fishpiratescove.com | |
| 29th Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament | |
| 08/13/2012 to 08/17/2012 | |
| Registration – August 13, Fishing – August 14-17. fishpiratescove.com | |
| New World Festival of the Arts | |
| 08/15/2012 to 08/16/2012 | |
| A juried exhibition featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront. This two-day outdoor art show has been held since 1981. outerbankschristmas.com | |
| September '12Return to Top | |
| Outer Banks Triathlon | |
| 09/14/2012 to 09/16/2012 | |
| Don't miss out on a great weekend of fun on the Outer Banks! September is one of the best times of year to visit our area...the kids are in school, the temps have dropped a bit and the hussle-and-bustle of summertime vacationing has eased up. Event features half, olympic and sprint distance races through a unique coastal setting. obxmarathon.com | |
| Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen | |
| 09/15/2012 to 09/15/2012 | |
| Hatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. dayatthedocks.org | |
| October '12Return to Top | |
| The Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival | |
| 10/05/2012 to 10/06/2012 Call (252) 564-4456 | |
| Downtown Manteo / Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Outer Banks and the whole Northeast region of North Carolina has waited a long time for this music festival. Well folks, the wait is OVER! The first annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival is just around the corner! Come hear that old familiar twang, in the tradition of Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and so many other legendary performers. Come hear today's Bluegrass stars, such as Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson picking their strings outside, under crisp October skies. We're bringing 'em in from all over the country for two days of down home cookin' and good ole Southern pickin'. Join us next October for a fun filled family weekend with the music of our roots, the music of our grandfathers, the music of America.......Bluegrass! OBXBluegrassFestival.com | |
| 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival | |
| 10/07/2012 to 10/07/2012 | |
| Duck Town Park. 11 a.m. Rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, coolers, blankets and pets. The festival is free. duckjazz.com
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| November '12Return to Top | |
| 17th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot | |
| 11/22/2012 to 11/22/2012 | |
| Duck. 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. active.com | |
