October/November Events
Compiled by North Beach Sun Staff –
2011 ODU Outer Banks Golf Tournament. This year's event Oct. 21-23.
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
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
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
Coastal Landscaping Workshop
October 13
9am-4pm. NC Extension Service and The Elizabethan Gardens present a seminar on coastal landscaping. Topics covered include storm preparation and recovery, plants for coastal landscapes, and designing coastal gardens. Participants receive 20% off plants for sale. Lunch included. Limited to 60 participants. Workshop admission: $40
elizabethangardens.org
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
The Whalehead Club Anniversary Gala
Saturday October 13th
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the land purchase by Currituck County and the 10th anniversary of the grand re-opening of the house. A night of live and silent auctions, tours of the house, dancing to the music of Connected. Currituck Outer Banks hunting and fishing inspired menu. Dress is Coastal Cocktail (Jacket invited) or 1920’s period costume. Tickets are on sale now at: http://www.whaleheadclub.com/event/1069128-10-20-whalehead-anniversary-gala
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
The 33rd-annual ODU/Outer Banks Collegiate Golf Tournament
October 21-23
Host squad Old Dominion is joined in the 18-team field by Hartford, Longwood, George Mason, George Washington, James Madison, Elon, Radford, Drexel, Delaware, Loyola, Georgia Southern, Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth, Hofstra, Saint Bonaventure, Drake and Marshall. Par-72, 6535-yard Kilmarlic Golf Club.
Kilmarlic Golf Club, Powells Point
www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com
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
Tutu runners at last year's Marathon.
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
www.townofmanteo.com
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
Artrageous Art Extravaganza
November 17
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
