RECENT UPDATES & NEWS
2012 OBX Taste of the Beach
03/15/2012 - 12:00pm - 03/18/2012 - 8:00pm
The Outer Banks Taste of the Beach is one of the hottest events of the year! Sponsored by the Outer Banks Restaurant Association, the Taste of the Beach offers a sampling of the best local restaurants have to offer including wine tastings, cooking classes,special menu presentations, brewery tours, tapas crawls, cook-offs,dine-arounds and many more creative combinations, culinary delights,and fun activities on the Outer Banks.
Kelly's 23rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
03/18/2012 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virginia Dare Trail/Beach Road, MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1 p.m. Rain or shine.
The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NC travels the greenest mile in the
Tarheel state. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy
an afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands and creative
marching/walking/motorized units. kellysrestaurant.com
Outer Banks Wedding Show
03/24/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Sanderling Resort and Spa, Duck. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You’re invited to an event
like no other. The finest wedding professionals on the Outer Banks come together
to make your wedding planning feel like a vacation. Imagine tasting great foods
from qualified caterers like The Good Life Gourmet, The Red Sky Café, Ocean
Boulevard and The Black Pelican. Then, you can sample the best tasting wedding
cakes from Just Desserts and Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks. You’ll also find
other Outer Banks wedding professionals exhibiting all they have to offer,
including photographers and videographers, hair salons and spas, ceremony and
reception venues, florists, wedding planners, officiants and Dj’s. The list just
keeps on going. You’ll practically be able to put together a complete
destination wedding package for the Outer Banks! (252) 255-4925 or obxbrides.com
10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
04/19/2012 - 8:00am - 04/29/2012 - 5:00pm
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Bike Shows, Poker Runs, Guided Tours, Party Nights, Tattoo and Bikini Contests, Over 100 Vendors, Live Music, Outdoor Concerts, Pig Pickin & more! outerbanksbikeweek.com
View our Bike Week Special
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
04/20/2012 - 8:00am - 04/23/2012 - 5:00pm
A weekend full of racing fun. Join in for the Family Fun Run and 5K Challenge on Saturday and Half Marathon on Sunday. Take the Pirate Challenge and do both the 5K and Half Marathon for a Special Award!! For more information or to register, visit obxmarathon.com
40th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
05/18/2012 - 8:00am - 05/21/2012 - 5:00pm
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head. This is the
world’s oldest, continuous hang gliding competition. Hang gliding professionals
from all over the world come to the Outer Banks to compete and have fun on
Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Demonstrations, street dances and awards ceremonies
are all features of this spectacular event. Families can enjoy a rock climbing
wall, hang gliding simulator, kite making and face painting. A portion of the
events proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, a non-profit
organization which supports the development of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877)
FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
OBX Paddlepalooza
06/01/2012 - 8:00am - 06/03/2012 - 11:00pm
Three day Festival of Fun, so gather up the entire family and come try out Stand
Up Paddleboarding, join in some fun races, and don’t forget your appetite for
the Pig Pickin’ on Saturday night! obxpaddlepalooza.com
30th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
06/09/2012 - 12:00pm - 06/10/2012 - 5:00pm
30th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival - Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The Rogallo Kite festival, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites, will continue honoring Francis M. Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing, who just passed away in September of 2009. Click here for some of the pictures of the festival, as well as some of the last pictures of Francis Rogallo. This two day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of Jockey's ridge as well as nightly entertainment celebrating the history of kiting. Spectators can see huge kites that will take the shape of sea animals, as well as other large specialty kites flown throughtout the event. Throughout the two day festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and activities, and much more! For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124
Town of Duck 4th of July Parade
07/04/2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
The one-mile parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane
going eastward, continues down Ocean Way, and then turns onto Christopher Drive.
No part of the parade is on Duck Road (SR 12). Please plan to arrive at least
1/2 hour early to get the best parade viewing spot! A community social following
at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends, refreshments
and the awarding of parade trophies. townofduck.com/4thofjuly.htm
Outer Banks Triathalon
09/14/2012 - 8:00am - 09/16/2012 - 5:00pm
Don't miss out on a great weekend of fun on the Outer Banks! September is one of
the best times of year to visit our area...the kids are in school, the temps
have dropped a bit and the hussle-and-bustle of summertime vacationing has eased
up. Event features half, olympic and sprint distance races through a unique
coastal setting. obxmarathon.com
Duck Jazz Festival
10/07/2012 - 11:00am - 8:00pm
The 6th Annual Duck Jazz Festival is set for Sunday, October 7, 2012. The festival will be held on the Duck Town Green, 1200 Duck Road, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the gates set to open at approximately 10:00 a.m. The Festival is a free, all-day event.
The Duck Jazz Festival is also on Facebook and Twitter.
Our Bands & Schedule:
The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman
The Fuzz Band
Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen
And one other act to be announced soon!
