Fall Events Calendar 2013
North Beach Sun –
First Friday in downtown Manteo. Photo: Amy Dixon Photography
September
WRV Outer Banks Pro Presented by Hurley
Scotty McCreery comes to Roanoke Island Festival Park September 1.
August 29 – September 2
Watch masters of the surf compete for a total of $30,000 in prize money as part of the Western Atlantic Surf Series.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
Scotty McCreery in Concert
September 1
2011 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery takes the stage at Roanoke Island to perform his country hits.
Festival Park, Manteo
The OBX Arts and Craft Festival
September 4 – 5
This 2-day local arts and crafts show supports two local charities: N.E.S.T. and Hosea House.
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk
252-441-1850
Outer Banks Adventure Quest
September 4, 11
Compete against other teams using a handmade pirate map in this great Outer Banks adventure. Reservations are required.
Wine Festival
September 4th– October 9th Wednesdays 3-7 pm.
Whalehead Club, Corolla
Wine n’ Swine
September 5th
Wine, craft beer, arts and music at this fabulous event! This celebration of Currituck businesses and artisans will be a day that will be the highlight of your week!
Whalehead Club, Corolla
First Friday
September 6, October 4, November 1
Downtown Manteo comes alive on the first Friday of each month from 4–8 PM.
Movies on the Sound
September 6, 20 and October 4
Children at Play hosts “Movies on the Sound” selected Friday nights this fall. Gates open at 7 PM, and movies begin at dusk.
Outer Banks Event Site, Nags Head
OBX Pridefest
September 13 – 15
Comedy shows, drag shows, drag surfing school, pool parties and more are all part of the gay pride festival. Buy a Pride Pass and save money on the individual events.
“All Out Pink” Race
September 14
Outer Banks Bootcamps and the Outer Banks Running Club present this 4th annual race as part of the “Get Pinked” campaign of the Outer Banks Hospital. 100% of the proceeds stay local to help provide mammograms to those without access to health care.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
ESA Easterns Surfing Championships
September 15 – 21
International and national surfers compete in the ESA’s “grand finale”.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
Hatteras Wave Jam
September 16 – 21
The American Windsurfing Tour brings top windsurfers to the Outer Banks this fall.
Day at the Docks. A celebration of a way of life. Hatteras Village, September 21.
Buxton, NC
Day at the Docks – A Celebration of Hatteras Watermen
September 21
Celebrate the heritage and living traditions of Hatteras watermen during this day of seafood cooking demos, live music, contests, games and more.
Hatteras Village
SAGA Outer Banks Triathlon
September 21 – 22
This USAT sanctioned event features Olympic distance, half distance and sprint distance.
Dare County Arts Council Artrageous–a celebration of art in the community. September 28.
Manteo, NC
The Artrageous Art Extravaganza
September 28
“The Art of Compassion” celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, includes hands-on art activity for kids, live music, dance and literary performances, professional artists show and sell and more.
Dare County Parks and Recreation Center, Kill Devil Hills
Vintage Frame of Mind
September 28 – 29
This outdoor show will showcase items that are vintage, antique, architectural salvage, handmade, repurposed or vintage-inspired.
Dennis Anderson’s Grave Digger, Poplar Branch
252-305-4811
27th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
September 28 – 29
This event includes competitive kite flying, team performances, kites dancing to music and more.
Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head
Fun on the Farm
September 29
Face and pumpkin painting, Hayrides, mini farm animals. Live music. 11a.m.-5p.m. 10% of sales donated to Kids First and other local charities.
Morris Farm Market, Barco
David McCullough, Don & Catharine Bryan Cultural Series
Sept. 29
Two time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, twice winner of the National Book Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, David McCullough has been widely acclaimed as a “master of the art of narrative history.”
7:30 First Flight High School
Mulligan’s 7th Annual Charitable Golf Classic
September 30
This golf classic, sponsored by Mulligan’s Raw Bar & Grille, benefits local charities.
Nags Head Golf Links, Nags Head
October
Headliner Delta Rae at 2012 Mustang Music Festival.
Eastern Surf Kayak Association Contest
October 3 – 6
This event will feature a standard competition format as well as the Battle for Nags Head competition and the 3rd annual Iron Wave Contest.
Rhonda Flemming performing at last year’s Outer Banks Blues Festival. Rhonda Flemming and the Rage are returning this year.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival
October 4 – 6
Bluegrass stars from all over the country will be on hand for this 3-day outdoor festival. Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson are the headliners.
Festival Park, Manteo
Psychopath: Haunted Trails
October 4 – 26 (Fridays and Saturdays only)
This self-guided haunted trail through the backstage areas of the Waterside Theatre at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will have many unexpected scares and thrills.
Waterside Theatre, Manteo
Island Farm’s Pumpkin Patch
October 5 – 26 (Saturdays only)
Take an ox-drawn wagon to the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin. Kids can play games, pet the farm animals and participate in scarecrow stuffing and more.
Island Farm, Manteo
12th Annual Lighthouse to Lighthouse Bike Ride
October 5
All three routes (25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles) start at Still Waters Baptist Church.
Featured home from 2012 Parade of Homes.
Still Waters Baptist Church, Nags Head
Heritage Day
October 6th
Huge lawn party on the grounds of Whalehead to experience the best of Currituck County’s cultural heritage with food and fun for all! a family friendly event. Currituck residents and homeowners free, non-residents $10 for lunch and tour.
Whalehead Club, Corolla
21st Annual Parade of Homes
October 10 – 13
Tour a select group of new, remodeled or green homes from Corolla to south Nags Head.
Mustang Music Festival
October 11 – 12
This two-day music festival that benefits the Corolla Wild Horse Fund brings some big-name acts to the region. This year’s line-up includes Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, David Wax Museum, Orgone, Violent Mae, George Porter, Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners along with local favorites like the Critters, Zack Mexico and many more.
Mike Dianna’s Grill Room, Corolla
Free Fall Saturday Red Wolf Howlings
October 12, November 16, December 7
Meet at the Creef Cut Wildlife Trail to hear the red wolf in the only place in the world where they still exist in the wild.
Creef Cut Wildlife Trail, Manteo
7th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
October 13
Grammy award winning musician Delfeayo Marsalis headlines this talent-filled festival with the Delfeayo Marsalis Octet presents “Sweet Thunder”. This free, all-day event features national, regional and local acts.
Duck Town Park, Duck
Outer Banks Duathlon
October 13
Outer Banks Runcations presents this run-bike event through Nags Head, Pea Island Wildlife Refuge and over Bonner Bridge.
3rd Annual Manx on the Banx
October 14 – 20
It’s all fresh and it’s all from local waters at the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival.
This week-long event is the premier east coast fiberglass dune buggy gathering, with a special appearance by the “Father of the Fiberglass Dune Buggy” Bruce Meyers.
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
October 18 –19
Enjoy fresh, local seafood, cooking demos, live music and more at this family friendly event.
6800 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head
“Fun and Frivolity”
October 20th
The Eastern Carolina Concert Society a vocal concert featuring lighthearted, sometimes funny repertoire.
Duck United Methodist Church, Duck
fishinghappy@centurylink.net
Kelly’s 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
October 21
Tee up for a great day of golf for a worthy cause—the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
Nags Head Golf Links, Nags Head
Corolla Car Show
October 21
Cars of all ages and sizes will be displayed all around Currituck Heritage Park
Whalehead Club, Corolla
Wings over Water Wildlife Festival
October 22 – 27
This 6-day event features over 85 programs on subjects ranging from wildlife photography, natural history, kayaking and more.
Evening Lantern Tours: Draped in Black; Victorian Death Rituals
October 25 – 26
Take this haunting tour that follows the death rituals of Victorian times.
Island farm, Manteo
Harvest Hayday 2013
October 26
Try the hay bale maze or take a hayride through the Gardens during this family-friendly and activity packed afternoon.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
November
Runners in Kitty Hawk during the 2012 Gateway Bank Outer Banks Marathon.
Elizabeth II 30th Anniversary Exhibit
November 1 – December 1
Visit the exhibit that explains the history and construction of the Elizabeth II.
Festival Park, Manteo
March for Babies
November 2
Take part in the 2013 “March for Babies”, a walk to raise money for the March of Dimes whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Festival Park, Manteo
Fiesta for the Sea Turtles
November 2
Fundraiser for N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles)
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk
www.nestonline.org
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
November 8 – 10
This 3-day event includes a marathon, half-marathon, 8K, 5K and a family fun run.
Joseph Bathanti, NC Poet Laureate
November 15
In conjunction with DCAC Veteran’s Writing Workshop Weekend, NC Poet Laureate will give a reading of his work. Local favorite, Molasses Creek will perform after Bathanti’s reading.
Outer Banks Entrepreneurs Holiday Bazaar
November 16
Artists, crafters, direct sales vendors displaying their handmade items and ready made gifts. National guest speaker Kiki Ramsy will be on hand.
Duck Woods Country Club, Southern Shores
Christmas in Corolla
November 21-December 28
The Whalehead Club will be festive and elegantly decorated. Scenes will bring the Knight’s Christmas story to life. Share the traditions of the staff from their home countries of Portugal, England and Germany.
Whalehead Club, Corolla
Thanksgiving Art Show
November 29 & 30
Local Independent Artists in all mediums will be there.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Hwy 12, Buxton
