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7th Annual Which Craft Surf Gathering

Byrd Street Beach Access Kitty Hawk

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Event Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Byrd Street Beach Access, Kitty Hawk
Rain Date: Sunday, October 4
Awards Party: Swells'a Brewing, 1802 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills

Things get wonderfully weird on the water at the 7th Annual Which Craft Surf Gathering, a surf contest built around nontraditional boards, local shapers and a good cause. FREE to watch, $45 fee to participate in surfing events.

About a dozen shapers create a special quiver of alternative surfboards just for the event. Competitors don't get to choose their ride. Before each heat, they spin the Which Craft wheel and surf whichever board it lands on.

Style, originality and stoke count just as much as traditional surfing skill.

Event Schedule

Morning — approximately 7:30 a.m.

Contest activities begin at Byrd Street Beach Access.
Competitors and boards gather on the beach.

Throughout the Day

Surf heats featuring locally shaped alternative boards
Competitors spin the wheel before their heats to determine which board they'll ride
Live music
Beach gathering and spectator activities
Raffle activities

After the Final Heat

Contest boards go up for auction.
Every board is one-of-a-kind.
Auction proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

After the Beach Contest

Awards gathering at Swells'a Brewing in Kill Devil Hills.

Approximately 5 p.m.

Beach portion of the event concludes.

The event also includes a 2026 raffle, with announced prizes including a Birdhouse skateboard deck signed by Tony Hawk.

100% of event proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

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Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

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Island Farm’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Island Farm’s 15th Anuual Pumpkin Patch
Island Farm 1140 N US Hwy 64, Manteo

Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday
Location: Island Farm, 1140 N. US Highway 64, Manteo
Admission: $11 ages 4 and older | Ages 3 and under FREE

One of the Outer Banks' favorite fall traditions returns to Island Farm for the first four Saturdays in October.

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch combines locally grown pumpkins with old-fashioned games, historic demonstrations, crafts, food and hands-on fall fun across the living history farm.

The pumpkins are grown in nearby Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm.

2026 Pumpkin Patch Dates
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Activities Throughout the Day

Admission includes:

Pumpkin Patch
Historic games
Nail-driving contest
Jumbo bubbles
Doll crafting
Candle making
Fresh maze/corn tunnel activities
Open-fire popcorn samples
Fresh apple cider
Blacksmith demonstrations and giveaways
Farm animals
Hands-on experiences around the historic farmstead

Visitors can also shop a makers market featuring local art and crafts.

Food and other items available for purchase include:

Local food vendors
Local honey
Apple cider donuts
Additional artisan goods

All scheduled activities take place throughout the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. event window rather than at individually published times.

Free – $11

Cookie Archaeology

Cookie Archaeology

Cookie Archaeology
Graveyard of The Atlantic Museum 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras

Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras
Cost: Free
Ages: 4 and older

Try a tasty introduction to archaeology! Children will use toothpicks to carefully uncover chocolate chips and candy pieces hidden in cookies while learning how conservators uncover maritime artifacts.

When the excavation is complete, participants can eat their discoveries!

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Shuck for the Ridge

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head

Spend the afternoon at Jockey’s Ridge State Park enjoying fresh local oysters, barbecue, beverages and live music in the shadow of the tallest living sand dune on the East Coast.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head
Cost: $80 per person
Tickets: Advance purchase recommended; seating is limited

Shuck, sip and support one of the Outer Banks’ most treasured landmarks at the first annual Shuck For The Ridge, a new fundraiser benefiting Friends of Jockey’s Ridge. See the event website for details and a schedule.

$80

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Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

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Island Farm’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Island Farm’s 15th Anuual Pumpkin Patch
Island Farm 1140 N US Hwy 64, Manteo

Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday
Location: Island Farm, 1140 N. US Highway 64, Manteo
Admission: $11 ages 4 and older | Ages 3 and under FREE

One of the Outer Banks' favorite fall traditions returns to Island Farm for the first four Saturdays in October.

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch combines locally grown pumpkins with old-fashioned games, historic demonstrations, crafts, food and hands-on fall fun across the living history farm.

The pumpkins are grown in nearby Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm.

2026 Pumpkin Patch Dates
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Activities Throughout the Day

Admission includes:

Pumpkin Patch
Historic games
Nail-driving contest
Jumbo bubbles
Doll crafting
Candle making
Fresh maze/corn tunnel activities
Open-fire popcorn samples
Fresh apple cider
Blacksmith demonstrations and giveaways
Farm animals
Hands-on experiences around the historic farmstead

Visitors can also shop a makers market featuring local art and crafts.

Food and other items available for purchase include:

Local food vendors
Local honey
Apple cider donuts
Additional artisan goods

All scheduled activities take place throughout the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. event window rather than at individually published times.

Free – $11

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Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

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Island Farm’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Island Farm’s 15th Anuual Pumpkin Patch
Island Farm 1140 N US Hwy 64, Manteo

Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday
Location: Island Farm, 1140 N. US Highway 64, Manteo
Admission: $11 ages 4 and older | Ages 3 and under FREE

One of the Outer Banks' favorite fall traditions returns to Island Farm for the first four Saturdays in October.

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch combines locally grown pumpkins with old-fashioned games, historic demonstrations, crafts, food and hands-on fall fun across the living history farm.

The pumpkins are grown in nearby Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm.

2026 Pumpkin Patch Dates
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Activities Throughout the Day

Admission includes:

Pumpkin Patch
Historic games
Nail-driving contest
Jumbo bubbles
Doll crafting
Candle making
Fresh maze/corn tunnel activities
Open-fire popcorn samples
Fresh apple cider
Blacksmith demonstrations and giveaways
Farm animals
Hands-on experiences around the historic farmstead

Visitors can also shop a makers market featuring local art and crafts.

Food and other items available for purchase include:

Local food vendors
Local honey
Apple cider donuts
Additional artisan goods

All scheduled activities take place throughout the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. event window rather than at individually published times.

Free – $11

ChatGPT Image Sep 24, 2026, 05_17_40 PM

Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

pumpkin-patch-2026

Island Farm’s 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Island Farm’s 15th Anuual Pumpkin Patch
Island Farm 1140 N US Hwy 64, Manteo

Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. each Saturday
Location: Island Farm, 1140 N. US Highway 64, Manteo
Admission: $11 ages 4 and older | Ages 3 and under FREE

One of the Outer Banks' favorite fall traditions returns to Island Farm for the first four Saturdays in October.

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch combines locally grown pumpkins with old-fashioned games, historic demonstrations, crafts, food and hands-on fall fun across the living history farm.

The pumpkins are grown in nearby Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm.

2026 Pumpkin Patch Dates
Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Activities Throughout the Day

Admission includes:

Pumpkin Patch
Historic games
Nail-driving contest
Jumbo bubbles
Doll crafting
Candle making
Fresh maze/corn tunnel activities
Open-fire popcorn samples
Fresh apple cider
Blacksmith demonstrations and giveaways
Farm animals
Hands-on experiences around the historic farmstead

Visitors can also shop a makers market featuring local art and crafts.

Food and other items available for purchase include:

Local food vendors
Local honey
Apple cider donuts
Additional artisan goods

All scheduled activities take place throughout the 9 a.m.–3 p.m. event window rather than at individually published times.

Free – $11

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Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

ChatGPT Image Sep 24, 2026, 05_17_40 PM

Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

ChatGPT Image Sep 24, 2026, 05_17_40 PM

Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

ChatGPT Image Sep 24, 2026, 05_17_40 PM

Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

Cookie Archaeology

Cookie Archaeology

Cookie Archaeology
Graveyard of The Atlantic Museum 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras

Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras
Cost: Free
Ages: 4 and older

Try a tasty introduction to archaeology! Children will use toothpicks to carefully uncover chocolate chips and candy pieces hidden in cookies while learning how conservators uncover maritime artifacts.

When the excavation is complete, participants can eat their discoveries!

ChatGPT Image Sep 24, 2026, 05_17_40 PM

Secotan Fall Markets

Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese

Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

Fresh produce
Pasture-raised meat and eggs
Vegetable ferments
Kombucha
Pecans
Mushroom products
Baked goods, pies and cakes
Jams and pickles
Local honey
Herbs, spices and teas
Flowers and potted plants
Natural skin care
Rotating local artisans
Fall Market Schedule

Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

Upcoming dates include:

October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.