Fall Events Calendar 2012
Compiled by NBS Staff –
Rebirth Brass Band will be performing Saturday at the Mustang Music Festival.
September
Hatteras Wave Jam
September 12 – September 15
The Hatteras Wave Jam is the only East Coast visit for the 2012 American Windsurfing Tour, which means that the best windsurfers in the nation will all be in Hatteras for this world-class windsurfing event.
Cape Hatteras, NC
americanwindsurfingtour.com
Day at the Docks – A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
September 13 – September 16
Day at the Docks, a celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen celebrates the working traditions of the waterfront with seafood cooking demonstrations, fishing boat and gear displays, fishing industry skills contests and competitions, local seafood cooking competitions, music, author readings, and plenty of activities for childrenEnjoy seafood cooking demonstrations, fishing boat and gear displays, activities for the children, live music and much more during this family-friendly celebration.
Hatteras Village
dayatthedocks.org
OBX Pirate Festival
September 13 – September 15
Meet pirates as they visit local restaurants, or send your kids to Scallywag School for Young Scoundrels at Kitty Hawk Kites where they can learn to be pirates themselves.
Kitty Hawk Kites
877-359-8477, outerbankspiratefestival.com
All Out Pink Road Race
September 15
This event, part of the Outer Banks Hospital’s Get Pinked Campaign and presented by the Outer Banks Running Club and Outer Banks Bootcamps, combines running, yoga and pilates all to support breast cancer services in Dare County.
1411 National Park Drive, Manteo
raceit.com
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
September 16 – September 22
Watch the 45th anniversary of the ESA Easterns Championships as some of the best in the world compete to become national champions
Jeannette’s Pier
surfesa.org
The CenturyLink on the Links Powered By Dex Golf Tournament and Auction
September 19
Get you clubs out for the 6th Annual Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament and Auction at the Nags Head Golf Links.
Nags Head Head Golf Links, Nags Head
252-441-8144, outerbankschamber.com
Dolphin Research at Children @ Play
September 20
The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research will be on hand to teach children how local dolphins are identified by fin markings.
Children @ Play Museum, Kitty Hawk
252-261-0290, childrenatplayobx.com
Ocean Atlantic Rentals Annual Used Equipment Sale
September 22
Get great deals and discounts on kayaks, boards, bikes and more at OAR’s Used Equipment Sale. Held rain or shine.
2001 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
252-441-7823
Currituck Food & Wine Festival
September 22
Enjoy local wine, delicious cuisine, live music, hayrides and more at Sanctuary Vineyards in Currituck.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
252-491-2387, sanctuaryvineyards.com
Outer Banks Triathlon
September 22 – September 23
Participants can choose Olympic, half and sprint distance races through Manteo and Manns Harbor.
obxmarathon.org
Kitty Hawk Rotary Pro-Am Golf Tournament
September 24
The Kitty Hawk Rotary Pro-Am Golf Tournament begins with a shotgun start at 1PM at the Duck Wood Country Club. Proceeds benefit Food for Thought, Community Care Clinic of Dare, Shoes for Kids and various other Rotary programs.
Duck Woods Country Club, Southern Shores
252-441-6358
2012 NC State H.O.G. Rally
September 27 – September 29
Enjoy poker runs, pig pickin’, live entertainment, group rides and more all throughout Dare County.
252-377-7442, ncstatehogrally.com
5th Annual Outer Banks Bike Fest
September 27 – September 30
This annual Bike Fest includes bike shows, poker runs, live bands and contests.
252-338-8866, outerbankshd.com
10th Annual Outer Banks Charity Classic
September 28 – September 30
This men’s and women’s tennis tournament benefits the Dare Hospice.
WestSide Athletic Club, Powell Point
252-491-8626, outerbankscharityclassic.org
WRV Outer Banks Pro Surf Contest
September 28 – September 30
Surfers battle it out in this WRV sponsored surf contest.
Jennette’s Pier
252-255-1501, waveridingvehicles.com
Walk Against Addiction
September 29
Take part in the annual Walk Against Addiction at First Flight High School at 10AM. Cost is $10 and includes a goody bag and lunch.
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills
walkagainstaddiction.org
October
First Friday
October 5
A fun-filled, family-oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month. Live music, food and fun. A great time to explore downtown Manteo. 6-8PM.
Manteo Waterfront
20th Annual Outer Banks Parade of Homes
October 4 – October 7
Tour 21 homes from Corolla to Nags Head. Meet face-to-face with local builders and homeowners.
252-449-8232, obhomebuilders.org
“Pre-Duck Jazz Festival” Music Event at Scarborough Faire Shopping Village
October 4
This free, live concert from 3-7 PM in Scarborough Faire in Duck features Mojo Collins and his band Triple Vision for Jazzy Blues.
Scarborough Faire Shopping Village, Duck
2nd Annual 5K Donut Dash
October 5
Join the Currituck Wild Goose Rotary at 9AM for this dash to eat delicious Duck Donuts! Proceeds benefit the Community Free Dental Clinic.
Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
currituckwildgooserotary.org
Bluegrass music star, Rhonda Vncent.
Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival
October 5 – October 7
Bluegrass stars such as Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson will be on hand to perform their hits during this 3-day festival of music, southern food and fun.
Festival Park, Manteo
obxbluegrassfestival.com
Artrageous Art Extravaganza
October 6
An annual community-wide celebration of the arts sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council. Proceeds benefit arts education programming in Dare County schools, cultural arts programs in Dare County and the Artrageous Scholarship. Begins 10AM Saturday.
Rec Park, Kill Devil Hills
252-473-5558, darearts.org
Lighthouse Bike Ride
October 6
Cyclists of all ages are invited to ride one of three routes—25, 50 or 75 miles. The ride, which benefits the Food Pantry, begins and ends at Still Waters Baptist Church.
Still Waters Baptist Church, Nags Head
252-255-1835
6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
October 7
Enjoy local, regional and national acts perform on the Duck Town Green beginning at 11AM.
Duck Town Park
252-255-1286, townofduck.com
Mustang Music Festival
October 13 – October 14
The Mustang Music Festival is two full days of music, food and art in Corolla, with Grammy Award Winner The Rebirth Brass Band headlining. Proceeds benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
Timbuck II, Corolla
mustangmusicfestival.com
Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
October 13 – October 14
This sport kite flying competition includes kite ballet competitions, fast-paced team flying, an indoor competition, demonstrations and kite-making for the kids.
Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
877-FLY-THIS, kittyhawk.com
Evening Lanterns Tours: Draped in Black; Victorian Death Rituals
October 19 – October 20
Take a night-time, lantern-lit tour of a family graveyard and a grieving widow’s home. Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
The Island Farm, Manteo
252-473-6500, theislandfarm.com
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
October 19 – October 20
Enjoy fresh seafood cooked by local restaurants, watch cooking demonstrations, take part in food-eating competitions and much more.
Windmill Point, Nags Head
outerbanksseafoodfestival.org
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show
October 26 – October 27
Boats on display will be judged on owner built/restored or professionally built/restored.
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Manteo
252-475-1750
Howl-O-Ween
October 27
Learn about the endangered red wolf, and venture into the wilderness with guides to hear the haunting sound of the red wolf howl.
Creef Cut Parking Area and Wildlife Trail, Manns Harbor
252-216-9464
Harvest Hayday
October 27
This family-friendly tradition includes hay rides, a hay bale maze, face-painting, story time, a bonfire, educational activities and much more.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
252-473-3234, elizabethangardens.org
Diamonds & Denim, A Harvest Dance
October 27
This casual dinner dance combines fundraising with dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and romantic hayrides.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
252-473-3234, elizabethangardens.org
6th Annual Paul Shaver Memorial Golf Tournament
October 29
The Paul Shaver Memorial Golf Tournament begins with a shotgun start at noon at Sea Scape Golf Links. Cost is $100 per player/$400 per team and includes a boxed lunch. An after party immediately following the tournament will be at The Black Pelican. All proceeds from the golf tournament are donated in Dare County.
Sea Scape Golf Links, Kitty Hawk
252-261-3171
November
First Friday
November 2
A fun-filled, family-oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month. Live music, food and fun. A great time to explore downtown Manteo. 6-8PM.
Manteo Waterfront
Wings Over Water
November 6 – November 11
The Wings Over Water Festival holds nearly 100 programs on topics such as wildlife photography, natural history, maritime forests, birding and so much more. Multiple locations.
252-216-WING, wingsoverwater.org
Gateway Bank Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
November 9 – November 11
Runners love this annual marathon and half marathon on the Outer Banks for its scenic, mostly flat course.
obxmarathon.org
