2006 Outer Banks Calendar of Events
November 1, 2005 – January 15, 2006. Rock The Inlet. Pirate’s Cove.
Register anytime at OIFC or PCYC. www.fishpiratescove.com or 800-422-3610.
January 7 - 8. 8th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Expo. First Flight High
School, Kill Devil Hills. The Expo is the oldest and largest wedding
planning event on the Outer Banks and is attended by over 700 brides
and their families from across the country. The Expo is the centerpiece
of a weekend full of activities for future Outer Banks brides. A welcome
reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, at the Comfort Inn South
in Nags Head. The Association is planning a fashion show on Sunday at
the Expo. OBWA will also draw a winner of the Outer Banks Dream Wedding
Grand Prize, a package of wedding-related services and goods donated
by members of the Association. Nearly 100 Outer Banks wedding businesses
are expected to exhibit at the Expo, which is open only to Outer Banks
Wedding Association members. For updates and details on the Wedding Expo
and Reception or information on how to join OBWA, visit www.outerbanksweddingassoc.org.
January 22 – February 17. 28th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art
Show. On display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through February.
Includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging from conceptual to
realistic. Sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, pottery and mixed media.
The show is the longest running visual art exhibition in the county.
Stick gained recognition as an illustrator for magazines such as Collier’s,
Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Outdoor America during
the early part of the 20th century. He is most known for painting hundreds
of hunting and fishing scenes to illustrate outdoor and adventure stories.
In addition to his contribution to the art world, Stick was a man of
vision. After visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1920s
on a surf-fishing trip, he became enamored with the region and its potential
as a tourist destination. It was largely through Stick’s efforts,
that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established as America’s
first national seashore. Open to members and residents. Cash awards.
Drop off dates for artwork are January 17 & 18 between 10-6 and pick
up dates are February 18 & 19 between 10-5. Opening Reception: Saturday,
January 21, 2006 7-9 p.m. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558
for more information.
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January 22 – February 17. 28th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art
Show. On display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head through February.
Includes a wide variety of local fine art ranging from conceptual to
realistic. Sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, pottery and mixed media.
The show is the longest running visual art exhibition in the county.
Stick gained recognition as an illustrator for magazines such as Collier’s,
Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal and Outdoor America during
the early part of the 20th century. He is most known for painting hundreds
of hunting and fishing scenes to illustrate outdoor and adventure stories.
In addition to his contribution to the art world, Stick was a man of
vision. After visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1920s
on a surf-fishing trip, he became enamored with the region and its potential
as a tourist destination. It was largely through Stick’s efforts,
that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established as America’s
first national seashore. Open to members and residents. Cash awards.
Drop off dates for artwork are January 17 & 18 between 10-6 and pick
up dates are February 18 & 19 between 10-5. Opening Reception: Saturday,
January 21, 2006 7-9 p.m. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558
for more information.
February 3. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
February 17 – 28. History, Arts and Fun – All Rolled Into
one! Roanoke Island Festival Park. Enjoy daily programs aboard the Elizabeth
II, in the Settlement Site and in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum.
A docudrama, in The Film Theatre, entitled “The Legend of Two-
Path,” art shows monthly in The Art Gallery, gifts at The Museum
Store, picnic areas, marsh-side boardwalks, a fossil pit, waters edge
performances, a host of friendly interpreters and other daily scheduled
events. Don’t miss the NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island, just
a block away that features a working boathouse and the Roanoke Marshes
Lighthouse. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252)
475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com.
February 18 – 19. Roanoke Island 1862-A Civil War Living History
Weekend. February 18 (from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and February 19 (from 10
a.m. - 3 pm). Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. A Civil
War Living History Weekend will commemorate the 144th Anniversary of
The Battle of Roanoke Island on February 18 (from 10 am to 5 pm) and
February 19 (from 10 am to 3 pm) at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The
sixth annual festival will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate
soldiers, Civil War-Era Sailors and Civilians. Other events include period
activities such as artillery demonstrations, drills, living history encampments,
blacksmithing, rope making, woodworking, leatherwork, crafts, presentations,
lectures, book signings, period music performances and children’s
activities. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online
at www.roanokeisland.com.
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March 3. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic Downtown
Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special events.
These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
March 18. 9th Annual Polar Plunge. For the past 7 years, the Polar Plunge
has raised over $56,000 for the "We Build People" scholarship
fund that benefits children and families in need on the Outer Banks.
These scholarships are used to supplement membership costs, childcare
programs, summer camp memberships, swim lessons, and many other programs
that go on at the YMCA here on the beach. Every year, 100% of the money
raised by those who take the Plunge goes directly into this fund, and
100% of this money is used for the members of the YMCA on the Outer Banks.
www.obxpolarplunge.com.
March 19. 17th Annual Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern’s St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. North Carolina’s largest St. Patrick’s
Day Parade. Beach Road MP 12 – 10.5, Nags Head. 1:00pm. Rain or
Shine. For more information please call 252-441-4116 or visit www.kellysrestaurant.com.
March 25 – 26. Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring. Jockey’s
Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Come and start off the kiting
season right. We will have informal, free kite flying lessons, including
a mass ascension, and lots of games, demos, and free kite making for
the kids. This is a fun fly for all ages! Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to
Kick-Off National Kite Month with this great family fun event. 877-FLY-THIS
or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
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April 6 – 9. 4th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week. For more information
visit www.harleybay.com.
April 7. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic Downtown
Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special events.
These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
April 15. Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Kitty Hawk
Kites, Nags Head (mp 12.5). Family fun with the Easter Candy Dig at Kitty
Hawk Kites. Chalk coloring contests, kite making games and surprise visits
from Wil-Bear and friends. Come welcome spring to the Outer Banks. 10:00
AM to 4:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
April 22. Tour de Cure Cycling Event. Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Outdoor Pavilion. 100-mile ride from Chesapeake, VA to Manteo, NC where
participants will end their fundraising journey at Roanoke Island Festival
Park. A benefit for the American Diabetes Association. For more information,
call (757) 455-6335, Ext 3276 or 1-888-DIABETES, Ext. 3281.
April 28 – 30. Windfest. Frisco Woods. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Kite
boarding is the biggest sport to hit the wind since windsurfing! Come
take lessons, watch the demos, and learn more about the latest equipment.
This event is in partnership with one of Windsurfing's oldest events
- Windfest. 877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
April 29. March of Dimes- Walk America 2006. Roanoke Island Festival
Park. Outdoor Pavilion. 9 a.m. The March of Dimes will sponsor
this event. Registration at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. The
five-mile walk takes participants through historic Manteo, followed by
a picnic. For additional information call (757) 361-0000 or 1-800-732-7097.
April 29 – 30. 8th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow “Journey Home”.
Open to the public, activities for the entire family, Native American
dancing, singing, drumming, exhibits, story-telling, fine crafts, demonstrations,
native food, and much, much more! Admission. Held at the Nature Trail – Frisco
Native American Museum and Natural History Center. April 29th from 10:00am – 8:30pm
and April 30th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Rain or Shine. For more information
please call 252-995-4440 or visit www.nativeamericanmuseum.org.
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May 1 – 29. 9th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show. Features
an eclectic mix of local art. On display at the Gallery at Roanoke Island
Festival Park. Held in memory of Mollie Fearing, one of the founders
of the root organization from which DCAC arose. In 1975 a group of Dare
county residents met at the home of Mollie Fearing where they set about
founding an organization that would introduce thousands of school children
and adults to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, poetry and
literature. The organization would initially be called the Sea and Sounds
Arts Council and later, the Dare County Arts Council. Mollie Fearing
was elected president of the Arts Council in 1975 and was a vital supporter
and advocate of the arts until the time of her death on September 3,
1997. Mollie’s contributions to the community were numerous, from
serving as mayor for the Town of Manteo, to serving on the board of the
Roanoke Island Historical Association, to her dedication to the arts.
Mollie’s legacy in our community remains strong to this day. Open
to members and residents. Cash awards. Drop off dates for artwork are
April 26 & 27 between 9-5 and pick up date is May 30 & 31 between
9-5. Opening Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2006 4-6 p.m. Please log on to www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.
May 4 – 7. Spring Wings Over Water. The 2nd Annual Spring Wings
Over Water introduces visitors to the awakening natural world on the
Outer Banks. Participants can choose from a variety of birding, paddling
and natural history programs to explore this world of breeding birds,
blooming wildflowers and brightly colored butterflies. For more information
please call 252-441-8144 or visit www.wingsoverwater.org.
May 5. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic Downtown
Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special events.
These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
May 10 – 13. 12th Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open. Registration
starts at 4:00pm on May 10th. Fishing days are May 11th – 13th
from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Social events in the evenings. Billfish and
gamefish tournament. For more information please call 800-676-4939 or
visit www.hatterasoffshoreopen.com.
May 13. Nags Head Woods 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
The Nature Conservancy located west of 158 bypass on Ocean Acres Drive
Time - 8:00a.m. Contact - www.outerbankskiwanisclub.org.
May 17, 24, 31. Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen. Roanoke Island Festival
Park. Film Theatre. 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce
based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister,
Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same
tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place
in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is free. For additional information
call (252) 473-1061 or (252) 475-1500 or visit www.roanokeisland.com.
May 19 – 21. 34th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. Jockey’s
Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The oldest continuous Hang Gliding
Competition is going back to the past for the Classic Spectacular in
2006. Demonstrations, street dance and awards ceremonies are all features
of this spectacular event. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
May 28. 8th Annual Outer Banks Jaycees Beach Music Festival. Roanoke
Island Festival Park, The Outdoor Pavilion, Manteo. 3pm – 8pm.
Fun in the sun and beach music all day. Food and beverages available.
Tickets in advance and at the gate. Call 475-1500 for more information
or visit us online at www.darecountyjaycees.com or
email jayceebmf@yahoo.com.
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June 2. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic Downtown
Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special events.
These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
June 2 – August 18. The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama. Monday – Saturday
at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
on Roanoke Island. No performance on July 4th. The Lost Colony - theatre
under the stars - America’s first and longest running outdoor symphonic
drama written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Green, tells the
legacy of the 117 colonists – men, women and children that struggled
together to make their home in the New World and then vanished without
a trace. Though they were lost, their dream still lives. Their story
is told through the music, dance and dramatic spectacle of The Lost Colony.
Bring the entire family and experience the story of the first of many
dreamers who traveled across the seas, yearning for a new freedom, risking
everything in the greatest struggle of their lives. Witness the conflict
come alive as you see the struggle between the natives and the colonists.
See the celebration surround you with the colonist dancing and rejoicing
over the birth of the first English child born in the New World. All
told in a lavish production, designed by four-time Tony award-winning
William Ivey Long. Special Promotion: Each child accompanied by a paying
adult will be admitted for free on Monday’s and Thursday’s.
Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage.
Backstage tours are offered nightly from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. For The
Lost Colony or backstage tour information or reservations, please call
252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org.
June 3. 31st Annual Dare Day Celebration. Dare Days is an annual celebration
of the people and history of Dare County. It is FREE and open to all
residents and visitors alike. We encourage family groups and provide
services to help make your day comfortable including food vendors, artisan
crafts, aero fly-over, awesome street dance, all-day family entertainment,
an information booth and more. Events are within walking distance of
each other and located in the downtown historic Manteo Waterfront area.
There is no reserved parking. Parking is available along streets and
town locations. Shuttle service is NOT provided. Call 252-475-5629 or
email dareday@co.dare.nc.us for more information.
June 4. 5th Annual Evening Under The Stars With the North Carolina Symphony.
Presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Enjoy a symphonic evening
under the stars at Roanoke Island Festival Park's Outdoor Pavilion. Parking
available at Roanoke Island Festival Park and in the Town of Manteo.
Guest should bring lawn chairs or blankets as seating is on the lawn.
Picnics welcome. Symphony begins at 8:00 P.M. Call 877-OBX-4FUN or visit
www.outerbanks.org for more information.
June 7, 14, 21. Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen. Roanoke Island Festival
Park. Film Theatre. 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical
farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister,
Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same
tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place
in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is free. More information
call (252) 475-1500 or (252) 473-1061 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com.
June 10. Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo. 9:00am – 12:00pm. The only
day of the year when the North Pond of the Pea Island National Wildlife
Refuge is open to crabbing and fishing! The refuge also runs a free raffle
to kids 12 years old and younger. So everyone takes home something! For
more information, please call 252-987-1118 or visit www.fws.gov/peaisland.
June 10 – 11. 24th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival. Jockey's Ridge
State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The Rogallo kite festival will continue
honoring Francis M. Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible
Wing. 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. 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! 877-FLY-THIS or
252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
June 14. Wil-Bear Wright’s Festival of Fun. Kitty Hawk Kites (mp
12.5), Nags Head. Wil-Bear Wright lands at Kitty Hawk Kites for a day
filled with fun activities for the kids. Make and fly your own kite,
try yo-yo stunts, get your face painted, free balloons, free candy and
lots of fun! This Wednesday family extravaganza kicks off our summer
long Kid’s Day, held every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
June 15. Tea with the Queen. 3:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate
in an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The Lost Colony
2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be presented to the Queen,
mingle with cast members and have them sign your complimentary Souvenir
Program from The Lost Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry
tea on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at Fort Raleigh.
Admission to The Gardens is included with your reservation for Tea with
the Queen, so come early and enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your
audience with The Queen! Following the tea, experience an escorted backstage
tour of Waterside Theatre and The Lost Colony Costume Shop. Cost: Children
6 and under: No charge if accompanied by adult; Youth 7 through 18 -
$11.00; Adults: $22.00. Contact PR/Marketing Director at 252-473-2127,
ext. 225 to make reservations. www.thelostcolony.org.
June 27 – August 5. “illuminations” Summer Performing
Arts Series. Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The “illuminations” Summer
Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season from June 27 to August
5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the
banks of the Roanoke Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring
a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 –5 in The Film
Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online
at www.roanokeisland.com.
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June 2 – August 18. The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama. Monday – Saturday
at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
on Roanoke Island. The Lost Colony - theatre under the stars - America’s
first and longest running outdoor symphonic drama written by Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Paul Green, tells the legacy of the 117 colonists – men,
women and children that struggled together to make their home in the
New World and then vanished without a trace. Though they were lost, their
dream still lives. Their story is told through the music, dance and dramatic
spectacle of The Lost Colony. Bring the entire family and experience
the story of the first of many dreamers who traveled across the seas,
yearning for a new freedom, risking everything in the greatest struggle
of their lives. Witness the conflict come alive as you see the struggle
between the natives and the colonists. See the celebration surround you
with the colonist dancing and rejoicing over the birth of the first English
child born in the New World. All told in a lavish production, designed
by four-time Tony award-winning William Ivey Long. Special Promotion:
Each child accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted for free on
Monday’s and Thursday’s. Don’t miss your opportunity
to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage. Backstage tours are
offered nightly from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. For The Lost Colony or backstage
tour information or reservations, please call 252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org.
June 27 – August 5. “illuminations” Summer Performing
Arts Series. Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The “illuminations” Summer
Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season from June 27 to August
5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the
banks of the Roanoke Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring
a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 –5 in The Film
Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online
at www.roanokeisland.com.
July 4 Fireworks at the Avon Fishing Pier.
July 7. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic Downtown
Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special events.
These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town. Call
252-473-5121 for more information.
July 13. Tea with the Queen. 3:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate
in an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The Lost Colony
2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be presented to the Queen,
mingle with cast members and have them sign your complimentary Souvenir
Program from The Lost Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry
tea on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at Fort Raleigh.
Admission to The Gardens is included with your reservation for Tea with
the Queen, so come early and enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your
audience with The Queen! Following the tea, experience an escorted backstage
tour of Waterside Theatre and The Lost Colony Costume Shop. Cost: Children
6 and under: No charge if accompanied by adult; Youth 7 through 18 -
$11.00; Adults: $22.00. Contact PR/Marketing Director at 252-473-2127,
ext. 225 to make reservations. www.thelostcolony.org.
July 15. 28th Annual Wright Kite Festival. Wright Brother’s Memorial
(mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. This festival is enjoyed by all ages with casual
competitions for kids and adults. Participate in the stunt kites demos,
games, kids kite making, and contests. Kids can make and fly their kites
at the base of the memorial where flight began. Events begin mid morning
and continue through the afternoon. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 877-FLY-THIS
or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
July 21 – 23. 3rd Annual Dare County Boat Builders Challenge.
Pirate’s Cove. Target: Billfish. Entry: Teams $1,500 per (Tax Deductible).
Fishing: 2 Days: July 22 & 23. Registration: July 21 6:30PM – 9:00PM.
Dinner & Live Band: July 22 6:30PM – 10:00PM. Awards Dinner:
July 23 6:30PM – 9:00PM (Open to all boats). For
more information call 800-422-3610 or visit www.fishpiratescove.com.
July 22. Kitty Hawk Kites Hatteras Kite Festival. Hatteras Landing.
Come fly near the Hatteras Lighthouse. Join in the stunt kite demonstrations.
There will be exhibitions, casual competition, and games for kids from
midmorning to mid-afternoon. Free fun for the whole family! 877-FLY-THIS
or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
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June 2 – August 18. The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama. Monday – Saturday
at 8:30pm at the Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
on Roanoke Island. The Lost Colony - theatre under the stars - America’s
first and longest running outdoor symphonic drama written by Pulitzer
Prize-winning author Paul Green, tells the legacy of the 117 colonists – men,
women and children that struggled together to make their home in the
New World and then vanished without a trace. Though they were lost, their
dream still lives. Their story is told through the music, dance and dramatic
spectacle of The Lost Colony. Bring the entire family and experience
the story of the first of many dreamers who traveled across the seas,
yearning for a new freedom, risking everything in the greatest struggle
of their lives. Witness the conflict come alive as you see the struggle
between the natives and the colonists. See the celebration surround you
with the colonist dancing and rejoicing over the birth of the first English
child born in the New World. All told in a lavish production, designed
by four-time Tony award-winning William Ivey Long. Special Promotion:
Each child accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted for free on
Monday’s and Thursday’s. Don’t miss your opportunity
to experience the magic of the theatre-backstage. Backstage tours are
offered nightly from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. For The Lost Colony or backstage
tour information or reservations, please call 252-473-3414. www.thelostcolony.org.
June 27 – August 5. “illuminations” Summer Performing
Arts Series. Roanoke Island Festival Park. Outdoor Pavilion. The “illuminations” Summer
Performing Arts Series returns for the 2006 season from June 27 to August
5. Enjoy drama, music, dance and film in the Outdoor Pavilion, on the
banks of the Roanoke Sound, Tuesday- Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. bring
a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an enchanting evening under
the stars. Film Festival week will be held August 1 –5 in The Film
Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online
at www.roanokeisland.com.
August 4. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
August 5. 7th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites and Carolina Outdoors Ocean Games.
TBA. It is a whole day of fun in the sun with a 5 mile kayak race, sandcastle
building contests, kite boarding demonstrations and much more. Novice
and advanced kayakers welcome. See kittyhawk.com for an online registration
form. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
August 10. Tea with the Queen. 3:00pm. A unique opportunity to participate
in an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her court (from The Lost Colony
2006 cast). Following your opportunity to be presented to the Queen,
mingle with cast members and have them sign your complimentary Souvenir
Program from The Lost Colony. Then enjoy sumptuous desserts and raspberry
tea on the Great Lawn in the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens at Fort Raleigh.
Admission to The Gardens is included with your reservation for Tea with
the Queen, so come early and enjoy a walk around The Gardens before your
audience with The Queen! Following the tea, experience an escorted backstage
tour of Waterside Theatre and The Lost Colony Costume Shop. Cost: Children
6 and under: No charge if accompanied by adult; Youth 7 through 18 -
$11.00; Adults: $22.00. Contact PR/Marketing Director at 252-473-2127,
ext. 225 to make reservations. www.thelostcolony.org.
August 18. Music With The Queen. The Elizabethan Gardens. 11am. Musical
and dramatic production celebrating The Lost Colony and the birth of
Virginia Dare featuring Queen Elizabeth I (Miss Barbara Hird), a chorus
of Lost Colony alumni performing the show music in concert, an infant
baby as Virginia Dare, actors performing period entertainments and much
more. Performed on the Overlook Terrace followed by guided and self-guided
tours of the Gardens. No Admission fees. For more information please
call (252) 473-1061 or elizr1558@yahoo.com.
August 19. 10th Annual OBX Boomerang Competition. Wright Brothers Memorial
(mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. Come and see some the best Boomerang throwers
in the United States compete. This event will include free Boomerang
demonstrations, lectures, and free kite making for the kids. Bring the
whole family! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
August 26 - 27. Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition. Kitty Hawk
Kites Kitboarding Center (mp 15.5), Windmill Point. Come see some of
the best kitboarders in the world. Free demonstrations and competitions
will be held. Manufactures representatives on-site. As always, try it
before you buy it. Contact Chris Moore for registration and event information.
877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-0265. www.kittyhawk.com.
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September 1. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
September 7 – 9. 24th Annual Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament.
Hatteras Village Civic Center. Will register up to 90 teams. First come
first serve! Invitations will be sent out in March. You must be registered
by June 30th to insure a place. For more information please visit www.hatterasonmymind.com.
September 8 – 9. 21st Annual Weeping Radish Oktoberfest. Friday
from 4pm – 11pm and Saturday from 12 noon – 11pm. Live German
Oom-pah Band, Outside food under the tent. Drawings, giving away a trip
to Bavaria. Children’s Games. Fun for the whole family. For more
information call 252-473-1157 or visit www.weepingradish.com.
September 9 – 10. 21th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition.
Wright Brother Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. This competitive fly
is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying and is also sanctioned
by the American Kiting Association. Throughout the weekend non-competitors
can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights
of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music,
and faced paced team flying that blend a both kite control and speed.
877-FLY-THIS or 441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
September 15 – 16. Day at the Docks. Hatteras Island is gearing
up for Day at the Docks – A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen.
The celebration will run from 10 AM to 5 PM along the harbor in Hatteras
Village. Historic boats representing several of North Carolina’s
oldest fisheries will line the site of the celebration. In addition
to shad boats, beach dories, and mullet skiffs, modern commercial fishing
vessels and charter boats will be on display, and guests can tour the
United States Coast Guard’s 47’ motor lifeboat. Commercial
fishermen and charter-boat captains will share stories describing what
it’s like to make a living from the sea. Watermen will also
demonstrate how they use different types of fishing gear, and will compete
in contests measuring their speed in the skills they use every day. Seafood
experts will teach the best way to fillet fish and pick crabs, and how
to prepare traditional island dishes. Children and their parents
are invited to join in on the fun, including a fish identification game,
hard crab races, and a scavenger hunt. There is no admission fee for
Day at the Docks. For more information please call 252-995-4131
or email ridgeroad@earthlink.net.
September 23 – 24. 4th Annual OBX Surf Sport Competition. Kitty
Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. The water of the sound and the Atlantic
await the best kite boarders and sea kayakers on the coast as they show
what they've got! You won't want to miss this one...come watch these
high adrenaline water sports. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
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October 5 – 8. Parade of Homes. From Manteo to Corolla. Thursday – Sunday.
Self guided tour of selected homes by some of the area’s finest
builders. 252-449-8232 or www.obhomebuilders.org.
October 6. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
October 7 – 8. 17th Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza. First
full weekend in October offers Saturday festival held at Dare County
Family Recreational Park in Kill Devil Hills, features Artist Live Demonstrations,
kids hands-on activity booths, Professional Artist Show and Sell, Artist
Quick Draws, music, children's auction hosted by Steve "The Dream" and
delicious food by many of your favorite Outer Banks restaurants, and
fun for the whole family. Next night is adult art auction at Kelly’s
Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern with food, drink, music and art to
take home! Advance tickets to the live auction are available at the KDH
Cooperative Gallery and Sea & Sounds Gallery in Manteo. Proceeds
go to the Dare County Arts Council to benefit arts in education programming
in Dare County Schools and cultural arts programs in Dare County. Please
log on to www.darearts.org or call 252-473-5558 for more information.
October 8. 4th Annual Carolista Music Festival. Roanoke Island Festival
Park. Outdoor Pavilion. 2:00 p.m. Outer Banks Hotline presents
the Fourth Annual Carolista Music Festival. The festival will feature
local and national women performers and celebrate the achievements of
the diverse community of Outer Banks women. The festival atmosphere will
include a marketplace featuring women artists, women’s organizations,
culinary divas and outstanding women-ran businesses. Tickets may be purchased
at any Hotline Thrift Store. Proceeds to benefit Outer Banks Hotline.
For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at www.roanokeisland.com.
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November 3. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
November 7 – 12. Wings Over Water. The 10th annual Wings Over
Water brings birding and nature enthusiasts together to explore and celebrate
the wildlife and wildlands of eastern North Carolina. Choose from a variety
of birding, paddling and natural history programs that get you into the
heart of nature. For more information please call 252-441-8144 or visit
www.wingsoverwater.org.
November 18. Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo. Roanoke Island Festival Park,
The Outdoor Pavilion. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary
Club. 252-473-6644. www.rockfishrodeo.com.
November 24 – 25. Kitty Hawk Kites Hangin’ with Santa. Kitty
Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken
with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider, set up at Kitty Hawk Kites
in Nags Head. The photos are free while supplies last, or you can take
your own! 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
November 25. Kitty Hawk Kites with Lights. Jockey’s Ridge State
Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Watch the night sky magically transform as
skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite
holiday songs. Join us for hot apple cider and cookies beginning at sunset.
877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
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December 1. First Friday on Roanoke Island. 6pm – 8pm. Historic
Downtown Manteo comes alive with music, shopping, dining and many special
events. These monthly parties bring out the best of a great little town.
Call 252-473-5121 for more information.
December 10. Manteo Preservation Trust’s Holiday Tour of Homes.
A tour of Roanoke Island homes decorated for the holiday season. Tickets
$15.00. Call 252-473-5548 for further information. www.manteopt.com.
December 17. Countdown to 103. Wright Brothers Memorial (mp 8), Kill
Devil Hills. Come see the fly overs and more at the First Flight Society’s
annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight. 877-FLY-THIS
or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com.
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