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150th Anniversary of the Battle of Roanoke Island
03/03/2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Battle of Roanoke Island -- Daily life for Roanoke Islanders was abruptly turned upside down on February 7, 1862. Union gunboats and troop transports navigated into the Croatan Sound and bombarded Confederate forts along the Island’s western shore. The following morning nearly 10,000 Federal troops subdued Confederate defenses and forced the fleeing soldiers to surrender at the Island’s North End. Join us as the history from that time is brought to life. Young visitors will enjoy marching with the soldiers, musket demonstrations, hearth cooking demonstrations and visiting with the farm animals. Other activities will include Civil War era wet-plate photography demonstrations (for a fee, you may have your photo taken) and an original Civil War artifacts display. Dr. Patricia Click, historian and author, will speak about the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony. There will be military camps and a field hospital and also a battle re-enactment.

Courtesy of Outerbanks.org

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

Girl Scouts Amazing Race
03/24/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indoor Theatre/Pavilion. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America, Roanoke Island Festival Park will be the home site to the Manteo Amazing Race. Grab your friends, your leaders or parents and make a team of 10 (8 girls, 2 adults). Put on your walking shoes and sunscreen, fill up your water bottles and join us at the starting line. Race against teams from your own level as you discover the sites of Manteo, NC. Follow the clues and collect the most points, but keep your eyes open for detours and road blocks...it is all part of this amazing race! Start and finish line is Roanoke Island Festival Park.

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

 

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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

Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills -- Roller Derby Tournament
04/27/2012 - 9:00am - 04/29/2012 - 5:00pm

102 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Hosted by the Kill Devil Derby Brigade in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Derby Spills in Kill Devil Hills is an invitational roller derby tournament created to bring the leagues of North Carolina and Virginia together for a weekend of AWESOME derby bouts and education in the Outer Banks. Tournament bouts will be played on Friday and Saturday with an optional training camp on Sunday. The training camp is open to all skaters, even those not participating in the tournament. Tournament Dates - April 27th & 28th, 2012 Training Camp Date - April 29th, 2012

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

ESA Eastern Surfing Championship
09/16/2012 - 11:00am - 09/22/2012 - 8:00pm

This event takes place in Hatteras. The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is the largest amateur surfing organization in the world. The ESA EASTERNS are the season’s “grand finale” where the best of the best from each national and international district go head to head to declare the overall champions for the year in each division. Spectators can watch the event at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse location. The ESA EASTERNS has over 40 years of history in Cape Hatteras and has launched many professional surfing careers. Come see the next round of future world champions!

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!