A producer-only farmers market in Wanchese featuring fresh produce, rotating artisans and so much more. Our family of producers join each market in person to share food and goods that they have grown or crafted themselves, here in Northeastern North Carolina.

The Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department will be the seasonal home of the fish fry from May 25 until August 31. A large plate is $15 and includes two pieces of locally caught fish, southern potato salad, cole slaw, and hush puppies, with sweet or unsweet tea, and homemade desserts available for a donation. The fish fry is held every Saturday at the Hatteras Fire Station from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, from 5:00 p.m. until dinner is sold out.

Brace yourselves for an awe-inspiring spectacle as some of the most talented skimboarders from the East Coast perform their incredible skills along the shoreline adjacent to Jennette’s Pier. Proudly presented by Skim USA, a dedicated organization with over three decades of experience in nurturing the sport of skimboarding among young athletes, the Outer Banks Skim Jam promises an unforgettable experience. Prepare to be mesmerized by the exceptional skills of top-notch skimboarders from the East Coast as they showcase their talents in a thrilling spectacle. OBX Skim Jam always delivers a fun weekend of skimming and family fun! NOTE: This is a 3-day free spectator event!

With a long-standing history, the Manteo Farmers Market has built a reputation for offering a wide variety of locally sourced goods. From fresh produce like corn, tomatoes, and blueberries to handcrafted items such as pottery, glasswork, and textiles, the market truly offers a taste of the Outer Banks. Local artists often showcase their work here, adding a splash of color and creativity to the market scene. The Manteo Farmers Market is open every Saturday from early May through mid-September from 9AM to 1PM.

Living Proof: Artistic Visions of Hope & Healing will be on display in The Courtroom Gallery July 5-27, 2024. This exhibit is sponsored by Visionary Artists Group, an organization of local artists, who are cancer survivors and/or caregivers. Their goal is to give all those whose lives have been impacted by cancer an opportunity to share their experiences through creative expression. 

Nothing Is Ordinary; Everything Is Beautiful will be on display in the Vault Gallery July 5-27, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Tammy and view her work. This exhibit will feature original, small oil paintings by Tammy Goodrich. The paintings in this exhibition will capture ordinary, yet beautiful, moments in our natural surroundings. Full of lush color and vibrant light, the paintings will resonate with anyone that enjoys still life and local landscape.

Come to the community room at the Jockey's Ridge Visitor Center for a rotation of educational, hands-on activities. Learn more about Jockey's Ridge State Park through hands on activities, species stations, games, pelts, and a presentation about Jockeys Ridge. Stay for as long or little as you want to. Hang out and ask our educator questions!