The NC Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a three-day event that attracts more than 350 visually impaired persons, 130 sighted guests, and 300 volunteers to the Outer Banks each year. The fishing tournament provides educational, recreational, and personal growth opportunities. All fishing takes place on the Avalon, Nags Head, Jennette’s, and Kitty Hawk Fishing Piers, and on two head boats, the Crystal Dawn and Miss Oregon Inlet. All other events and banquets occur at the Lions Westcott Park in Manteo. In addition to fishing, VIPs will visit tourist attractions, see vendors, interact with an ophthalmologist, hear from state officials, enjoy a Bible study, and dance. Live bands include the Rhondels and the Out ‘N Cold band. 

The NC Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a three-day event that attracts more than 350 visually impaired persons, 130 sighted guests, and 300 volunteers to the Outer Banks each year. The fishing tournament provides educational, recreational, and personal growth opportunities. All fishing takes place on the Avalon, Nags Head, Jennette’s, and Kitty Hawk Fishing Piers, and on two head boats, the Crystal Dawn and Miss Oregon Inlet. All other events and banquets occur at the Lions Westcott Park in Manteo. In addition to fishing, VIPs will visit tourist attractions, see vendors, interact with an ophthalmologist, hear from state officials, enjoy a Bible study, and dance. Live bands include the Rhondels and the Out ‘N Cold band. 

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.

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 NC Lions VIP Fishing Tournament is a three-day event that attracts more than 350 visually impaired persons, 130 sighted guests, and 300 volunteers to the Outer Banks each year. The fishing tournament provides educational, recreational, and personal growth opportunities. All fishing takes place on the Avalon, Nags Head, Jennette’s, and Kitty Hawk Fishing Piers, and on two head boats, the Crystal Dawn and Miss Oregon Inlet. All other events and banquets occur at the Lions Westcott Park in Manteo. In addition to fishing, VIPs will visit tourist attractions, see vendors, interact with an ophthalmologist, hear from state officials, enjoy a Bible study, and dance. Live bands include the Rhondels and the Out ‘N Cold band. 

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.

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.