15th Annual OBX Pride Festival

Celebrate community, inclusion, and the Outer Banks at the 15th Annual OBX Pride Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. at Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Festival Park in Manteo. The festival is free, family-friendly, and open to the public, with an afternoon of live music, drag performances, food vendors, arts and crafts, souvenir vendors, nonprofit organizations, games, face painting and a dedicated kids’ area.

Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase from local vendors. No coolers are allowed, and guests must show a photo ID to purchase alcohol. Only service animals are permitted, and the festival will take place rain or shine.

The event is the centerpiece of OBX Pride 2026, September 11–13, bringing together residents and visitors for a weekend of entertainment, community and celebration on Roanoke Island.