Spring Events Calendar 2013
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March/April
Fly Into Spring & Easter Eggstravaganza
March 29 – 30
Two-day kite festival at Jockey’s Ridge from 11-4, Friday and Saturday. The Easter Eggstravaganza will be on Saturday at 11 AM across the street from the kite festival at the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Shopping Center. Stick around for pictures of the Easter Bunny after the egg hunt.
Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head
877-359-8477, kittyhawk.com
Easter Eggstravaganza 1-3 p.m.
March 29
Join the Easter Bunny for a traditional egg hunt. Children’s activities See a fire truck and take a pony ride! Snacks & Refreshments available for purchase. Sponsored by Brindley Beach Vacations.
252-453-9040, www.whaleheadclub.org
Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
UNC Greensboro Miles Davis Jazz Band
March 30
Enjoy a night of beautiful music, part of the RIFP Performance Series, at the Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-475-1500, roanokeisland.com
Fun Fly
April 2
Watch and learn how to fly many types of kites sponsored by Flying Smiles Kites! Children can make paper kites to keep or bring your own.
252-453-9040, www.whaleheadclub.org
Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
First Friday
April 5 and May 3
Downtown Manteo comes alive on the first Friday of each month, from 4–8 PM.
Downtown, Manteo
Southern Circuit Film Tour presents Follow the Leader
April 10
The Dare County Arts Council and the Southern Circuit Film Tour join together to bring the independent film, Follow the Leader, to the Outer Banks. Stay afterward and meet the director.
Roanoke Island Festival Park Theater, Manteo
252-473-5558, darearts.org
Flying Pirate Half Marathon Weekend
April 13 – 14
The Flying Pirate offers something for runners of all levels: the half marathon, the First Flight 5K, and the Challenge (running the 5K Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday).
100 Veteran’s Drive, Kill Devil Hills
252-255-6273, flyingpiratehalfmarathon.com
The Bryan Cultural Series presents Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson
April 18
Clay Jenkinson is America’s foremost historical interpreter.
Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. Tickets are $15 and available at Brown Paper Tickets
Vintage Bodega by the Sea
April 19 – 21
Browse over 150 vendors selling antiques, vintage furniture, local art—everything “funky and junky”. Admission and parking are free.
Grave Digger, Poplar Branch
252-305-4811
11th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
April 20 – 28
Enjoy a full week of live music, poker runs, bikini contests, bike shows, a pig pickin’ and more.
Harley Davidson, Nags Head
outerbankshd.com
Womanless Beauty Pageant
April 20
Local men dress in drag to raise money for their favorite charities in this fun pageant sponsored by Brindley Beach Vacations.
Kelly’s Outer Banks Tavern, Nags Head
252-261-2222
Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Open House Tour
April 20
The historic, flat top cinder block cottages in Southern Shores will be featured in an afternoon of open houses. Several flat top cottages will be open for a self-paced tour. $5.00 suggested donation.
For information contact Outer Banks Community Foundation: 252-261-8839 info@obcf.org Website www.obcf. orSteve Gudas: 804-564-9771, seatide1@gmail .com
Pirate Putt Putt for Polio Plus
April 20
Local Rotary Clubs join together for this family-friendly putt putt event to eradicate polio worldwide.
Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf, Kill Devil Hills
ECU Jazz Ensemble
April 20
Jazz musicians from East Carolina University present both a Children’s Show at 10:30 AM and a concert in the evening as a part of the Roanoke Island Festival Park Performance Series.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-475-1500, roanokeisland.com
Earth Day ‘Party for the Planet’
April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island – the perfect place to connect with nature and throw a party for the planet. Facilities across the country host Earth Day events to raise awareness about conservation, sustainable living, and how to help make our planet a better place to live.
Roanoke Island Aquarium, Airport Road, Manteo
252-473-3494, www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island
The Outer Banks Wedding Show
April 27
Brides-to-be get the chance to meet one-on-one with the wedding vendors of obxbrides.com at this wedding show in Duck.
Sanderling Resort and Spa, Duck
obxbrides.com
Wine Down 5K
April 27
Race through scenic Sanctuary Vineyards for this fun Runcations 5K, followed by a wine and cheese party.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
runcations.com, raceit.com
Duck and Wine Festival
April 27
Sample delicious duck and wine pairings as local chefs face off to cook the best duck dish.
Duck Waterfront Shops, Duck
duckandwine.com
Appalachian State University Children’s Show “Luna”
April 27
The Appalachian Young People’s Theater brings the story “Luna” to life in a play geared towards children K-5, as a part of the RIFP Performance Series.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-475-1500, roanokeisland.com
May
Hatteras Storytelling Festival
May 3 – 5
This 3-day festival presented by Our State includes Clyde Edgerton, Connie Regan-Blake, native son Bland Simpson, Tom Carlson author of Hatteras Blues, and Ben Cherry AKA Blackbeard the Pirate.
hatterasyarns.org
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
May 3 – 30
This free show sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council features local art on display at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. Opening reception May 5, 2-4 PM.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-475-1500, roanokeisland.com or darearts.org
ECU’s “Storybook Theatre Tales from Around the World Part II”
May 4
This interactive children’s theater production, part of the RIFP Performance Series, is sure to be loved by children of all ages.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-475-1500, roanokeisland.com
Spring Fling! Spring on the Sound
May 4
Listen to the sounds of The Jazzmen, be amazed by fire breathers, magicians and stilt walkers and partake in a scavenger hunt on the stage at The Waterside Theater.
The Waterside Theater, Manteo
thelostcolony.org
5th Illuminating Hope Affair
May 5
This is the fifth and final Illuminating Hope Affair, an event organized by Jessica and John Lenhart in honor of their daughter Elizabeth. The event raises money for First Candle, a national non-profit that works to advance infant health and survival.
Aqua Restaurant, Duck
252-619-5279, firstcandle.org
Kidsfest
May 10
Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County sponsor this free, family friendly event that includes climbing a fire truck and Coast Guard boat, face-painting, story time, mini golf and more geared towards children ages five and under.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
252-441-4737, darekids.org
Spring OBX Restaurant Week
May 10 – 18
Over twenty restaurants will offer three-course meals for $20 and $35 featuring signature creations prepared by top local chefs. Offers vary from restaurant to restaurant, with some offering choices from a special list of appetizers, entrees, and desserts or cocktails, while others have put together special combinations of dishes just for couples.
outerbanksrestaurantweek.com
30th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run
May 11
Wind your way through the beautiful Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve for the Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K and the Village Realty Fun Run.
Nags Head Woods, Nags Head
nagsheadwoods5krun.org
Couture by the Shore
May 11
Fashion and fundraising unite for this fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
Kelly’s Restaurant, Nags Head
outerbanksrelieffoundation.com
The Burg: Jarvisburg’s Music & Wine Festival
May 18
Sample regional foods like local seafood and Currituck BBQ along with local wines and beers during this all-day festival. Enjoy live music, barrel tastings and hayrides for the kids.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
252-491-2387, sanctuaryvineyards.com
Relay for Life Dare County
May 18 – 19
Join a team or make one of your own in this fight against cancer.
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills
relayforlife.org
Mustang Spring Jam
May 19
Rock out with The David Mayfield Parade and some of the region’s finest musicians all to raise money for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Gates open at noon
Mike Dianna’s Grill Room, Corolla
41st Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
May 17 – 20
This is the longest running hang gliding competition in the world! Watch professional hang gliders compete in this free and fun event.
Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head
877-359-8477, kittyhawk.com
Outer Banks Music Festival
May 26th
Gather up the family and join us for a day of great beach music! Tickets $20 each or $150 for a group of 10 tickets. Picnics and 5 quart coolers (that fit a 6-pack of soda) are encouraged. Larger coolers will be allowed for a $10 fee. Buy tickets online at http://www.whaleheadclub.org/shop#!/~/category/id=3332082&offset=0&sort=normal
Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
