Discover stories of wildlife, conservation and the connections between people and the natural world at the Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival. Presented by the Peace Garden Project, this three-day event brings environmental filmmaking to Manteo through documentaries, short films and discussions.
The lineup explores subjects ranging from right whales and American bison to coastal ecosystems and community conservation. Saturday’s schedule includes a red wolf panel at 6 p.m. and awards at 8 p.m.
Dates: Thursday–Saturday, November 5–7, 2026
Start time: Thursday screenings begin at 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday start times are not specified
End time: Festival concludes Saturday at 10 p.m.; daily screening end times vary
Location: Film screenings at Roanoke Island Festival Park’s theater, 1 Festival Park, Manteo. Awards at Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo.
Festival website: https://www.obxeff.com/
Tickets and schedule: https://filmfreeway.com/OuterBanksEnvironmentalFilmFestival/tickets
Admissions:
Adult: $15
Youth (3 - 12): $13
Children 2 & Under: Free
Last tickets sold at 4:30 pm
