Events for August 12, 2026

Arrr you ready for some pirate fun? The OBX Pirate Festival sails back into Nags Head for two days of swashbuckling adventures, living history, cannon fire, games, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with visiting pirates!

With the Outer Banks’ legendary ties to Blackbeard and pirate history, this family-friendly festival brings the stories of the Carolina coast to life. Throughout the day, visitors can meet costumed pirates, enjoy Blackbeard-inspired storytelling and living-history demonstrations, catch acoustic performances, browse the shops, grab a treat and snap some memorable pirate photos.

Young buccaneers can sign up for Scallywag School, a 30-minute interactive experience where aspiring pirates learn what it takes to join the crew. Lessons may include talking like a pirate, sword drills, musket drills, shipboard line handling and the history of Blackbeard.

Scallywag School is limited to 20 participants per session, and advance registration is required. Online registration is currently listed at $22 per participant.

Arrr you ready for some pirate fun? The OBX Pirate Festival sails back into Nags Head for two days of swashbuckling adventures, living history, cannon fire, games, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with visiting pirates!

With the Outer Banks’ legendary ties to Blackbeard and pirate history, this family-friendly festival brings the stories of the Carolina coast to life. Throughout the day, visitors can meet costumed pirates, enjoy Blackbeard-inspired storytelling and living-history demonstrations, catch acoustic performances, browse the shops, grab a treat and snap some memorable pirate photos.

Young buccaneers can sign up for Scallywag School, a 30-minute interactive experience where aspiring pirates learn what it takes to join the crew. Lessons may include talking like a pirate, sword drills, musket drills, shipboard line handling and the history of Blackbeard.

Scallywag School is limited to 20 participants per session, and advance registration is required. Online registration is currently listed at $22 per participant.