Outer Banks Calendar of Summer Events
May/June –
Daredevils baseball comes back to the Outer Banks.
Summer Acoustic Sunsets
May 23 – September 12, Thursdays
Enjoy live music on the North Lawn of the Cotton Gin Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 throughout the summer.
The Cotton Gin / Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
Tuesdays in Manteo
Memorial Day – Labor Day, Tuesdays
Manteo comes alive on Tuesdays with kids’ activities, local art and craft shows, free brewery tours, boat rides and more.
Downtown Manteo
252-202-MOON
Outer Banks Music Festival
May 26
Headlined by The Tams and Band of Oz, this all day music fest will be fun for the whole family.
Whalehead, Corolla
outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com
Wine Festival
June – Mid-October, Wednesdays
Sample wines while you watch the sunset from 3-7 pm.
Whalehead, Corolla
Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball
May 28 – August 2, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Batter up! The Outer Banks Daredevils—a collegiate summer baseball team—play throughout the summer at the First Flight Baseball Complex. Playoffs begin August 3.
First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills
The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
May 31 – August 23
This fascinating historical drama—the longest running outdoor historical drama in the United States—brings to life the mystery of the first English colonists that happened right here on the Outer Banks.
National Park Dr., Manteo
Rock the Cape
May 31
The Dare County Arts Council is hosting the inaugural Rock the Cape, a day-long music and arts festival with headliner Southern Culture on the Skids.
Koru Village Beach Klub, Avon
Lost ‘N Found on Roanoke Island
May 31 – August 23
Join in Lost Colony fun by hunting for photos of the lost colonists at 20 different Roanoke Island businesses.
252-473-1056
Triple S Invitational
June 1 – 7
Watch pros from all over the country compete in this spectacular kiteboarding competition.
Cape Hatteras, Buxton
Heroes of HMS Bounty
June 5, July 3, August 7
Members of the Coast Guard crew that participated in the rescue of the HMS Bounty off Cape Hatteras during Hurricane Sandy will be on hand to tell the story.
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe
chicamacomico.net
First Friday on Manteo’s Historic Waterfront
June 7
Celebrate on the streets of downtown Manteo with live music as you browse the boutiques and restaurants.
Downtown Manteo
Windmill Point Art Fair Presented by Children at Play
June 6 – July 25, Thursdays
Stop by the MP 15 fairgrounds on Thursdays between 10-2 for a local art fair.
Outer Banks Event Site (Milepost 15), Nags Head
Movies on the Sound Presented by Children at Play
June 7 – August (Date TBA)
Enjoy family-friendly outdoor movies during evenings throughout the summer.
Outer Banks Events Site, Nags Head
31st Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
June 8 – 9
This free kite festival will feature stunt kites, kite displays, kite instruction, kite making and more.
Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head
Jennette’s Pier 3rd Annual Family Fishing Tournament
June 8
The whole family will enjoy this family-friendly fishing tournament.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
jennettespier.net
Paddle Out in Memory of Eric Gardner and Alex Lassiter
June 9
Paddle out at 9 am in memory of two Outer Bankers gone too soon.
White Street, Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk Surf Co. BIC SUP One Design Race
June 13
One Design Races with BIC SUP boards provided. Join in this family friendly competition
Manteo
OBX Surf-A-Rama
June 15
This retro-vintage surfboard swap meet will be fun for anyone interested in surfing, surf art or surf culture.
Secret Spot Surf Shop, Nags Head
Storm the Beach
June 15 – 16
Outer Banks Sporting Events presents this team-oriented race full of obstacles and adventures on the beach.
Kill Devil Hills
stormthebeach.org
Puss in Boots
June 18 – August 14
Enjoy this family friendly musical all summer long!
National Park Dr., Manteo
thelostcolony.org
2nd Annual Sunrise 5K and Little Crab Crawl
June 19
Outer Banks Runcations presents this family friendly running event.
MP 16, Nags Head
runcations.com
Under the Oaks Art Festival
June 19 – 20
Over 100 artists will be present for this 2-day art show. Free admission.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
Nor Banks Sailing BIC SUP One Design Challenge
June 23
Nor’Banks Sailing is excited to be involved in the first year of the BIC SUP One Design Challenge in 2013.
Duck
norbanks.com
2nd Annual Sunset 5K and Carolina Pig Pickin’
June 26
Outer Banks Runcations presents this family friendly running event.
MP 16, Nags Head
runcations.com
Duck Summer Music Series
June 27 – August 8, Thursdays
Enjoy live music at the Duck Town Green beginning at 6:30 pm throughout the summer.
Duck Town Green, Duck
townofduck.com
July
Duck’s Singer Songwriter
July 2 – July 30, Tuesdays
Concerts begin at 6:30 pm throughout the summer.
Duck Amphitheater, Duck
townofduck.com
Children’s Theater
July 2 – August 6, Tuesdays
Kids will love these weekly family-friendly shows.
Duck Amphitheater, Duck
townofduck.com
Summer Concert Series
July 2 – August, Tuesdays
Relax on the South Lawn to the sounds of local musicians.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
Heroes of HMS Bounty
July 3, August 7
Members of the Coast Guard crew that participated in the rescue of the HMS Bounty off Cape Hatteras during Hurricane Sandy will be on hand to tell the story.
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe
chicamacomico.net
21th Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Best fireworks show on the Outer Banks! Fireworks begin at dusk. Family fun all day long.
Whalehead Club, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
Duck’s 9th Annual 4th of July Parade
July 4
Cheer on this festive parade in Duck.
Downtown Duck
townofduck.com
July 4th Celebration Music and Fireworks
July 4
Ooh and aah at the firework display happening at 9:30 pm with a patriotic concert beforehand.
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
roanokeisland.com
Independence Day 1850
July 4
Celebrate the 4th of July as they would have in the 1850s on the Island Farm.
Island Farm, Manteo
theislandfarm.com
2nd Annual Freedom 5K, Old Glory Mile and Little Sparkler Stroller
July 4
Get the whole family into the race with these three events.
Town Hall, Kill Devil Hills
runcations.com
Ralph Stanley Live at the Waterside
July 7
Join Grand Ole Opry inductee Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys for an evening of bluegrass.
National Park Dr., Manteo
thelostcolony.org
Lighthouse Series 5K Corolla
July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14
Vacationing runners will enjoy this fun 5K.
Corolla
runcations.com
Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Competition
July 10 – July 11
Watch lifeguards compete at Jennette’s Pier.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
jennettespier.net
2nd Annual Towne Bank Red Nose Wine Festival
July 11
This fundraiser for the Outer Banks Relief Foundation will have live entertainment, food, and beer and wine tastings.
Marshes Light, Manteo
rednosewinefestival.com
Village of Nags Head 5K
July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15
Vacationing runners will enjoy this fun 5K.
Village of Nags Head
runcations.com
Suptastic
July 13
Watch paddleboard races and learn how to SUP with Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Festival Park Bridge, Manteo
khsurf.com
35th Annual Wright Kite Festival
July 20 – 21
Learn to fly stunt kites and watch large kite displays during this kiting event.
Wright Brothers National Monument, Kill Devil Hills
kittyhawk.com
Nor Banks Sailing BIC SUP One Design Challenge
July 21
Nor’Banks Sailing is excited to be involved in the first year of the BIC SUP One Design Challenge in 2013.
Duck
norbanks.com
An Evening with Kathy Mattea
July 21
Kathy Mattea, two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, sings her biggest hits in her Outer Banks debut.
ctee Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys for an evening of bluegrass.
National Park Dr., Manteo
thelostcolony.org
August
6th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival, August 8th.
12th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
August 4
Run on the flat beaches of Kitty Hawk to benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
Old Station public bath house, Kitty Hawk
outerbanksrelieffoundation.com
Summer Concert Series
August 6
Relax on the South Lawn to the sounds of local musicians.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
Heroes of HMS Bounty
August 7
Members of the Coast Guard crew that participated in the rescue of the HMS Bounty off Cape Hatteras during Hurricane Sandy will be on hand to tell the story.
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe
chicamacomico.net
6th Annual Watermelon Festival
August 8
Plenty for the kids to do at this summery event, including a bounce house, dunk tank, watermelon seed spitting contests and more.
Kitty Hawk Kites store, Nags Head
kittyhawk.com
Surfing for Autism
August 8 – 10
This autism/asperger’s awareness event partners two surfers and a therapist or teacher with an autistic child.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
surfingforautism.com
Summer Concert Series
August 13
Relax on the South Lawn to the sounds of local musicians.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
New World Festival of the Arts
August 14 – 15
80 artists from all over the east coast participate in this juried outdoor art show.
Downtown Manteo
townofmanteo.com
Virginia Dare Faire
August 16
This celebration of Virginia Dare’s birthday is fun for the whole family with a bounce house, jugglers, field games and more.
National Park Dr., Manteo
thelostcolony.org
Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series
August 16
Surfers compete for the $3,000 cash pot.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
jennettespier.net
Nor Banks Sailing BIC SUP One Design Challenge
August 18
Nor’Banks Sailing is excited to be involved in the first year of the BIC SUP One Design Challenge in 2013.
Duck
norbanks.com
Summer Concert Series
August 20
Relax on the South Lawn to the sounds of local musicians.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
Suptastic
August 22
Watch paddleboard races and learn how to SUP with Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Festival Park Bridge, Manteo
khsurf.com
EVP Beach Volleyball Tour
August 23 – 25
Watch competitive beach volleyball by Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP).
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
evptour.com
Summer Concert Series
August 27
Relax on the South Lawn to the sounds of local musicians.
Whalehead, Corolla
whaleheadclub.org
