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    Home Outer Banks Activities Fall Fun on the Outer Banks

    Fall Fun on the Outer Banks

    By Kip Tabb
    September 13, 2024

    We have never surveyed Outer Banks residents about their favorite time of the year, but just by talking to family, friends, and neighbors, the consensus is clear—we love autumn.

    Summer is wonderful—after all, that is why so many people have made the Outer Banks their favorite go-to spot. But fall…well, the peak of the summer heat has backed off a bit, the ocean water is still warm enough for swimming, all our businesses are open, and, capping it all off, fall has become its own second season with something for everyone to do.

    There are music festivals—Duck Jazz and the Bluegrass Island Festival Manteo are both returning.

    Looking for food, fun, wine, and music? Check out Crabdaddy at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg or the Outer Banks Seafood Festival in Nags Head, celebrating the area’s history of commercial fishing. Want to discover for yourself if beer can fly? Check out BrewTag at the Nags Head Event Site as kegs get strapped to the back of gliders and take to the air.

    Wings over Water is the event to check out for birders and anyone who loves the outdoors.

    Outer Banks in the Fall - Pennys Hill Corolla

    And all of that just scratches the surface of what the Outer Banks has to offer in its second season.

    Cultural events are offered by the Theater of Dare, the Outer Banks Forum, and the Bryan Cultural Series. New this year, Dare Arts is bringing a series of classic but little-known films to Manteo.

    Also, new this year, the renovated and updated Pioneer Theater in the heart of Manteo is bringing in at least one national act every month.

    There is so much to do; we can’t even mention all of it, but our calendar of events will hopefully help things along.

    We organized our calendar this year by event type with the date next to the event.

     

    Music Festivals

    October

    12-13 Duck Jazz Festival
    Town of Duck
    Live music from some of the best jazz musicians around. Two stages, continuous music set on the Duck Town Green. Event is free.
    www.townofduck.com/recreation-special-events/special-events/duck-jazz-festival/

    16-20 Thirteenth Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
    Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
    Five nights and days of some of the finest bluegrass bands. Beautiful setting overlooking Roanoke Sound.
    www.bluegrassisland.com/2024-bluegrass-island-music-festival/

    Outdoor Festivals

    October

    5 Crabdaddy Seafood & Wine Festival
    Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
    A celebration of fresh seafood, local wines, and beers.
    www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/

    19 Outer Banks Seafood Festival
    Soundside Event Site, Nags Head
    Honoring and celebrating the Outer Banks seafood heritage and community, includes live music and demonstrations.
    www.outerbanksseafoodfestival.org/

    22-27 Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
    Annual Wildlife Refuge event for novice and experienced birdwatchers. One of the most anticipated events of the year.
    www.wingsoverwater.org/

    26 8th Annual Outer Banks BrewTag
    Soundside Event Site, Nags Head
    Discover for yourself if beer can in fact fly.
    www.kittyhawk.com/event/outer-banks-brewtag/

    November

    30 Big Currishuck
    Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
    AYCE steamed oysters, crabs, barbecue, beer and wine, hayrides, live music. A must-do event after Thanksgiving.
    www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/

    December

    6-8 Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival Encore
    Various locations
    Learn from the experts about migratory waterfowl.
    www.wingsoverwater.org/

    Live Music/Shows

    October

    12 Outer Banks Forum Brad Simmons: Acoustic Storyteller
    First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills
    Brad Simmons interprets the music of James Taylor, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, and more.
    www.outerbanksforum.org/

    23 Ken Block & Drew Copeland
    Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh St, Manteo
    Ken and Drew of Sister Hazel with special guest Craig Honeycutt of Everything.
    www.thepioneertheater.com/

    November

    2 Outer Banks Forum presents The Troubadour Project
    Immerse yourself in the ‘70s rock anthems that defined a generation.
    www.outerbanksforum.org

    7 Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate
    Jennettes Pier, Nags Head
    A Reading by Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate.
    www.bryanculturalseries.org

    8-17 Misery
    Theatre of Dare, 3848 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk
    Play based on the Stephen King novel.
    www.theatreofdareobx.com/misery

    15-17 Southern Momma Comedy Tour With Darren Knight
    Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh St, Manteo
    “Southern Momma,” relatable and hilarious take on Southern life.
    www.thepioneertheater.com

    December

    22 The Tams
    Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh St, Manteo
    From the 1960s to 2024—What Kind of Fool; Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy, and more.
    www.thepioneertheater.com

    Film and Film Festivals

    October

    1-6 Manhattan Short Film Festival
    Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
    Vote on 10 best short films screened simultaneously on 500 screens. Festival begins September 26.
    www.darearts.org/events-1/manhattan-short-film-festival

    15 Run, Lola, Run
    Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
    Restored 1998 hi-tech thriller, innovative for its time when first released.
    www.darearts.org

    November

    18 The Promised Land
    Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
    Historical drama as poor soldier Ludvig Kahlen arrives in 1755 on the barren Jutland heath.
    www.darearts.org

    December

    10 What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat, and Tears?
    Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
    An intriguing and little-known story in rock history.
    www.darearts.org

    Fishing Tournaments

    October

    9-11 Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament
    Nags Head and surrounding communities.
    Community-driven fishing tournament, includes lunch and social events.
    https://www.nagsheadsurffishingclub.org/

    21-23 NC Lions VIP Fishing Tournament
    A three-day event benefiting 350 visually impaired persons, held at multiple OBX fishing venues, is an amazing event that highlights the generosity of the Outer Banks community.
    ncvipfishing.org/

    23-26 Red Drum Fishing Tournament
    Sixty hours of continuous fishing on the beaches of Hatteras Island.
    www.ncbba.org/

    Running

    October

    19 Another Round 25K
    Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head
    Complete one 5K loop per hour for a total of five 5K loops at the East Coast’s largest sand dune. The sand dunes make this a real challenge.
    obxse.com/another-round

    November

    8-10 Outer Banks Marathon
    A weekend featuring much more than a Marathon. Weekend includes a Half Marathon, a 5K, 8K, and Fun Run.
    obxse.com/

    27 Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile
    Outer Banks Brewing Station, Kill Devil Hills
    Join the Brewing Station crew for a Thanksgiving-themed beer mile.
    www.theobxrunningcompany.com/

    Holiday Fun

    October

    26 Night of 1587 Pumpkins
    Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island
    Join in the fun as Elizabethan Gardens attempts to light 1587 Jack-o-lanterns.
    www.elizabethangardens.org

    December

    November 22 thru Dec. 28 Winter Lights at Elizabethan Gardens
    Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the holiday season.
    www.elizabethangardens.org/winterlights/

    6 Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting
    Manteo Waterfront
    Small town Christmas celebration. Local choirs, Santa, tree lighting, and more.

    7 14th Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration
    Duck Town Hall, Duck
    Join Santa to welcome the Christmas season as Duck’s merchants are open for the holidays.
    www.townofduck.com/recreation-special-events/yuletide-celebration/

    7 Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes
    Historic places open their doors to encourage the appreciation of Manteo, both architecturally and culturally.
    manteopreservationtrust.com

    Fundraisers

    October

    5 First Flight Rotary Club Oink & Oyster Roast
    Longboards Restaurant, Kitty Hawk
    All-you-can-eat barbecue pork and oysters, plus the fixin’s! Supports Outer Banks Charities.
    firstflightrotary.org/oink-oyster-roast/

    10-13 Outer Banks Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes
    Gain exclusive access to some of the most innovative and exciting homes on the Outer Banks.
    www.obhomebuilders.org/2024-parade-of-homes

    History

    October

    12-13 Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station 150th Anniversary
    Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, 23645 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
    Storied Lifesaving Station Celebrates history with demonstrations, speakers, Coast Guard displays, and more.
    https://chicamacomico.org/

    December

    17 Wright Brothers Day
    Wright Brothers National Memorial and the Outer Banks community celebrate the 120th anniversary of the first flight.
    wrightbrothersday.org