Music lovers come from all over the world for this Outer Banks annual tradition. The Bluegrass Island Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year with a number of regional and international bands set to take the stage. The festival is held at the stunning 22 acre Roanoke Island Festival Park overlooking the pristine waters of the Roanoke Sound. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and lodging in advance. Multiple ticket options available from $75 per day to $225 for all three days. Daily music schedules available on the event website.

Join Jockey’s Ridge State Park staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. Kayak participants will learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No kayaking experience necessary. However, children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older. Kayak participants meet at Jockey’s Ridge State Park sound side access. Registration is required. Please contact the park for details.

The Wings Over Water (WOW) Festival is the Annual National Wildlife Refuge Fundraising event. It offers over 70 birding, paddling, photography, art, and natural history programs. The festival takes place at 6 national wildlife refuges in northeast North Carolina. It is one of the premier east coast wildlife festivals. Locally, many activities take place on National Park Service properties, specifically Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a Festival partner. Knowledgeable activity leaders along with a small participant-to-leader ratio make this a unique experience where participants will not get lost in the crowd. Every festival leader is an expert in their field, volunteering their time, travel and expertise. Wings Over Water leaders come from a range of professions and fields including professors, experienced birders, well-respected botanists, biologist, authors, award-winning photographers, and artists.

Registration is required at a cost of $5.00. Additional fees accrue based on which festival activities participants choose to attend. Activity costs range from $20 -$40.  

The Great Art Heist will showcase pieces by local and regional visual artists plus experiences by performing artists. This special event will serve as Dare Arts' annual fundraiser. Auction participants have the opportunity to support the arts while boasting their best bids. 

In October, The Dare County Arts Council Vault Gallery will feature abstract paintings and works on paper by Patrick Berran. The title, "Tide Pool", lends itself to the curiosity of looking and exploring the world around you. The works included in this exhibit will showcase a variety of methods to making an image within abstraction.

Music lovers come from all over the world for this Outer Banks annual tradition. The Bluegrass Island Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year with a number of regional and international bands set to take the stage. The festival is held at the stunning 22 acre Roanoke Island Festival Park overlooking the pristine waters of the Roanoke Sound. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and lodging in advance. Multiple ticket options available from $75 per day to $225 for all three days. Daily music schedules available on the event website.

The Wings Over Water (WOW) Festival is the Annual National Wildlife Refuge Fundraising event. It offers over 70 birding, paddling, photography, art, and natural history programs. The festival takes place at 6 national wildlife refuges in northeast North Carolina. It is one of the premier east coast wildlife festivals. Locally, many activities take place on National Park Service properties, specifically Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a Festival partner. Knowledgeable activity leaders along with a small participant-to-leader ratio make this a unique experience where participants will not get lost in the crowd. Every festival leader is an expert in their field, volunteering their time, travel and expertise. Wings Over Water leaders come from a range of professions and fields including professors, experienced birders, well-respected botanists, biologist, authors, award-winning photographers, and artists.

Registration is required at a cost of $5.00. Additional fees accrue based on which festival activities participants choose to attend. Activity costs range from $20 -$40.  

Bring your friends and family to Island Farm for the 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch event. This year the Pumpkin Patch will feature  locally grown pumpkins from Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm. Visitors can participate in historic games, wagon rides, doll crafting, candle making, free blacksmith shop giveaways, and a new lineup of fall activities. To temp your tastebuds, enjoy the very best open-fire cooked popcorn, hearth-cooked corn cakes, and delicious apple cider. In addition to the farm activities, the farm will host a variety of local art and produce vendors on site.

The Great Art Heist will showcase pieces by local and regional visual artists plus experiences by performing artists. This special event will serve as Dare Arts' annual fundraiser. Auction participants have the opportunity to support the arts while boasting their best bids. 

In October, The Dare County Arts Council Vault Gallery will feature abstract paintings and works on paper by Patrick Berran. The title, "Tide Pool", lends itself to the curiosity of looking and exploring the world around you. The works included in this exhibit will showcase a variety of methods to making an image within abstraction.