Outer Banks Events
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2010
February
NEW "Culinary Events Calendar"! & NEW "OBX Gift
Certificates"!
Check out the NEW Culinary Events Calendar! Now you can find out
where the good stuff is and when it will be served! Looking for a
cooking class, but don't know where to turn? The NEW Culinary Event
Calendar is your place to find out who is having a "culinary event",
may it be a themed wine dinner, a classic OBX cooking class, or some
smooth jazz with dinner. You are sure to fine it! AND...while
you're on the site...go ahead a purchase some OBX Gift
Certificates! Buy as many as you want! They make GREAT gifts
anytime of the year for that OBX Foodie in your life! For more
information visit
obxtasteofthebeach.com/calendar/month.php
February 2 - 26
The Valentine Show - Art from the Heart
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo.
darearts.org
February 13
My Sweet Valentine Dance
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. $60 for Non-members, $50 for Members. Cocktail
party attire - dinner, dancing and romance with elegant catering by
Kelly's, live entertainment and a silent auction featuring some of
the world's most potent aphrodisiacs - flowers available to purchase
for your sweetheart - beer and wine. R.S.V.P 252-473-2127 ext. 223.
Proceeds will benefit the 2010 production of The Lost Colony. For
more information, visit
www.thelostcolony.org/index.htm.
February 13
Outer Banks Running Club - Sweetheart 8K and 1 mile run/walk
The OBRC had set February 13th as the date for the fourth annual
Sweetheart 8k and 1 mile run/walk. This year’s event will start and
finish near the George Washington Creef Memorial Park by the
lighthouse in downtown Manteo, NC. Start time for the race is 9
a.m. Registration is online at
fsseries.com.
click on the Sweetheart 8k. Race is limited to 100 participants so
register early and train hard. For more information or to
volunteer, contact the race director, Yevette Kirkpatrick at
obrcyevette@charter.net
or 475-1927.
February 26
Freedmen’s Colony Blues Concert
The Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
February 27
Local Auditions for The Lost Colony
Auditions are held for the 2010 production season of The Lost Colony at The Lost Colony business office, beginning at 9 a.m. Résumé and two headshots required for all applicants in all positions. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
February 27 - March 29
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show
The Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). The annual show will feature approximately 80 new and old quilts and an Earth Speaks mini-quilt display. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
March 11 - 14
Taste of the Beach
Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association. A variety of restaurants will host exclusive dinners with special menu offerings, many with wine pairings or feature guest chefs. Come and experience local cuisine from Outer Banks restaurants. outerbanksra.com
March 11 - 14
3rd Annual Shamrock Show and Hooters Poker Run
Presented by the First Flight Cruisers.
firstflightcruisers.com
March 13
Kelly's 2nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K
Nags Head. 9 a.m. A truly GREEN event! 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. outerbanksrunningclub.org/kellysrestaurant.com
March 14
Kelly's 21st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Virginia Dare Trail/The Beach Road, MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1 p.m. Rain or Shine. The largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in North Carolina travels the GREENEST mile in the Tarheel state. Americana "Home Town Beach" parade IRISH Style. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy a GREEN afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands, and creative marching/walking/motorized units. kellysrestaurant.com
April 2
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
April 3
Town of Nags Head Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nags Head Town Park, 415 W. Health Center Drive. 1 p.m. (252) 441-5508 or townofnagshead.net
April 3
Kitty Hawk Kites Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Largest Easter egg hunt on the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs are waiting to be collected. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
April 9
Children’s Fun Faire
Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed especially for kids, this Fun Faire offers a wide variety of entertaining, hands-on, and exciting educational activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 17
Under the Sea: A Black-Tie Affair
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. Feast on sumptuous foods; hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction; and dance the night away. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 18 - 25
8th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Poker Run, bike show, live music, scenic rides, official night-time party sites. outerbanksbikeweek.com
April 24 - 25
Dancing Moccasins
Individuals will have an opportunity to spend two days immersed in
Native American culture as the Frisco Native American Museum &
Natural History Center presents Dancing Moccasins, A Celebration of
Native American Cultures - Past and Present. For more information
call (252) 995-4440 or email
admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org
May 7
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a
fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse
with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock
climbing wall and much more.
firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
May 8
27th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run
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.
tsaporito@aol.com or
active.com
May 14 - 17
38th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head.
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. Demonstrations, street dances and
awards ceremonies. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or
kittyhawkkites.com
May 15
Coastal Gardening Festival
The Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden, located next to the
Thomas A. Baum Senior Center on Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills. 10
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vendors, plant sales and children's activities.
(252) 473-4290
May 27
The Lost Colony Preview Night
Witness the final dress rehearsal of America’s #1 outdoor drama
before opening night of the production. Tickets sold at a special
price for this pre-season opening event. (252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
May 28 - August 20
73rd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m.
(except July 30, 31 and August 6, 7 and 14). Pulitzer Prize-winning
playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the exciting events
leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled
here over 400 years ago. Lavish costumes, daring action, special
effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. Children 11 and under
are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Sat. with a paying
adult. (252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
May 28 - August 20
Backstage Tours of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend this exclusive
behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at
Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how
The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right
before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while
visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held
nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required.
(252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
June 1 - 30
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer Programs
Visit
chicamacomico.net for dates and times.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
South of the Border Kids’ Night Out
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages
4 - 12. Our South of the Border summer crew brings traditional
activities from Mexico plus fun games and prizes! Taco dinner and
drinks are provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372
or
hatterasrealty.com
June 2, 3, 4, 5
Dare Nights at The Lost Colony
Dare County residents are admitted free to The Lost Colony.
Residents are asked to bring two canned food items for donation to
local food pantries. Pre-performance donation collection begins at 6
p.m. (252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Carolina Coastal Cooking
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Combining the new trends from the culinary arts with the tried and
true traditions of Outer Banks cooks. Plenty of opportunities to
sample these delicious dishes. Reservations required. $10 per
person. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com June 3,
10, 17, 24. Hatteras Heroes: History & Mystery. Hatteras Realty Avon
office. Thursday nights, 7 p.m. Enjoy the storytelling style of
historian Danny Couch and his multi-media presentation on everything
from island history to legendary pirate tales! Free. (252) 995-5466,
(800) 428-8372 or
hatterasrealty.com
June 4
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a
fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse
with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock
climbing wall and much more.
firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
June 5
Dare Days
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. An annual celebration of the people and
history of Dare County. Food vendors, entertainment and more.
dareday@co.dare.nc.us
June 12 - 13
28th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head. Honoring Francis M. Rogallo,
NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing, this two-day
festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of
Jockey's Ridge. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and demonstrations,
including stunt and power kite lessons. Free children's games and
kite making, as well as large show kites on display. (877) FLY-THIS,
(252) 441-4124 or
kittyhawkkites.com
June 28 - July 2
The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session I
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teaches
students voice, dance and acting skills, gives them performance
experience, ignites their creative spirit, builds a sense of
accomplishment and community and encourages them to have fun! All
skill levels are welcome. Lunch and snacks are provided. $150 per
week, plus $10 registration fee (non refundable). Camp is for ages
6 - 15. (252) 473-2127 or
thelostcolony.org
June 28 - July 2
Team Green Summer Camp
For children 7 8 & 9 years old. July 5th – July 9th for children 10
and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Team
Green Summer Camp. Explore the Outer Banks and learn how to keep it
Green through activities and field trips based on the preservation
of our local environment. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email
tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov
or visit
roanokeisland.com.
June 29 - August 5
Duck’s Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. This popular evening concert series returns
for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take
the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 -
7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29
through August 5.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early
evening concert on the town green. Free. (252) 255-1286 or
townofduck.com
July 1 - 3
Third Annual Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival
Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Shopping Center, Nags
Head. See professional sand sculptures create a 50 ton artistic
masterpiece out of sand as well as a sand carving contest for kids.
kittyhawksports.com
July 4
America Celebrates/July 4th Fireworks with the Town of
Manteo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Enjoy music
and fireworks. Bring a picnic and celebrate America! Free. (252)
475-1500 or
roanokeisland.com
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr.,
Rodanthe. 3:30 p.m. The seventh annual Independence Day Celebration,
sponsored by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association, features
patriotic music, community singing and a reading of the Declaration
of Independence. Enjoy a watermelon feast afterwards. Visit
rwscivic.org.
Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Free.
July 5
Town of Duck’s 6th Annual Independence Day Parade
9:00 a.m. with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park
featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. PLEASE NOTE that the parade
is being held on Monday, July 5, 2010 so as not to conflict with
weekend summer traffic. The one-mile parade route is the same
annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way
and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact
the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at
info@townofduck.com
July 10 - 11
31st Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brother’s Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come
see a 100 ft. octopus, 50 ft. scuba diver and many other kites dance
in the air during this jaw dropping event. Stunt kite demos, games,
kids kite making and contests. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or
kittyhawkkites.com
August 5
American Heroes Day
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. $5 per person.
chicamacomico.net
August 5, 12
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy
crew to this swashbuckling young pirate adventure to be dressed like
a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the
short play, keepsake photo with frame of you and a pirate, delicious
pirate’s feast and theatre backstage tour. 48-hour advance
reservations required. Allow approximately two hours - actual
run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
August 6 - 7
The Wizard of Oz (the musical)
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved
family musicals comes over the rainbow to Waterside Theatre as The
Lost Colony Company brings the characters of Oz to life with song
and dance. (252) 473-3414 or
thelostcolony.org
August 8
9th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’
public bath house in Kitty Hawk.
outerbanksrelieffoundation
Dates are subject to change.
Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.
For current information,
contact the
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at 877-OBX-4FUN (629-4386).