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OBX Truck Fest
OBX Truck Fest
Dates: Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, 2026 Time: Main show 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. both days Location: Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head Cost: Spectator admission price not confirmed; show-vehicle registration is separate. Explore an assortm...
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend
Dates: Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026 Locations: Race expo at Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront; Saturday races at Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills; Sunday races at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo Cost: Race registration fees vary...
Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival 2026
Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival 2026
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 documentarie...
First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
Enjoy an evening under the string lights during the First Friday Vendor Market at the historic Pioneer Theater Garden in downtown Manteo. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., the open-air market features local artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine bar, and live loc...
Holiday Star Party & Food Drive
Holiday Star Party & Food Drive
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m. Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Visitor Center parking area and Community Room, 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head Cost: No admission fee listed; food and hygiene donations encouraged. Spend an evening ex...
First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
Friday, March 6, kicks off the 2026 First Friday season in downtown Manteo. We will have Joe Mapp playing live music on the front porch of the Gallery starting at 6:00 pm. There will also be live music by The Conch Shells at Poor Richard's, The Bar Cats Duo at NouVin...