Jockey’s Ridge Crossing

Arrr you ready for some pirate fun? The OBX Pirate Festival sails back into Nags Head for two days of swashbuckling adventures, living history, cannon fire, games, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with visiting pirates!

With the Outer Banks’ legendary ties to Blackbeard and pirate history, this family-friendly festival brings the stories of the Carolina coast to life. Throughout the day, visitors can meet costumed pirates, enjoy Blackbeard-inspired storytelling and living-history demonstrations, catch acoustic performances, browse the shops, grab a treat and snap some memorable pirate photos.

Young buccaneers can sign up for Scallywag School, a 30-minute interactive experience where aspiring pirates learn what it takes to join the crew. Lessons may include talking like a pirate, sword drills, musket drills, shipboard line handling and the history of Blackbeard.

Scallywag School is limited to 20 participants per session, and advance registration is required. Online registration is currently listed at $22 per participant.

Arrr you ready for some pirate fun? The OBX Pirate Festival sails back into Nags Head for two days of swashbuckling adventures, living history, cannon fire, games, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with visiting pirates!

With the Outer Banks’ legendary ties to Blackbeard and pirate history, this family-friendly festival brings the stories of the Carolina coast to life. Throughout the day, visitors can meet costumed pirates, enjoy Blackbeard-inspired storytelling and living-history demonstrations, catch acoustic performances, browse the shops, grab a treat and snap some memorable pirate photos.

Young buccaneers can sign up for Scallywag School, a 30-minute interactive experience where aspiring pirates learn what it takes to join the crew. Lessons may include talking like a pirate, sword drills, musket drills, shipboard line handling and the history of Blackbeard.

Scallywag School is limited to 20 participants per session, and advance registration is required. Online registration is currently listed at $22 per participant.

Animal lovers are invited to help local pets find their forever homes at Salty Tails of Love Adoption Day, happening April 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head. Hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites in partnership with the Outer Banks SPCA/Dare County Animal Shelter, this heartwarming community event gives visitors the chance to meet adoptable dogs and cats and support animal rescue efforts on the Outer Banks.

Guests can stop by to adopt a pet, donate needed supplies, or learn more about local animal welfare efforts. Donations for the shelter are encouraged, and purchases of Salty Tails merchandise at Kitty Hawk Kites locations help support the cause—with $1 from each hat or shirt donated to the Outer Banks SPCA.

Whether you’re hoping to welcome a new furry family member or simply want to support a great cause, this family-friendly event offers a meaningful way to give back while enjoying a spring morning on the Outer Banks.

Come to Jockey’s Ridge Crossing to help a furry friend find a fur-ever home on these dates:

April 8th
May 27th
June 24th
July 8th
August 26th

Salty Tails and Kitty Hawk Kites are teaming up to support our local Outer Banks SPCA with the Salty Tails of Love Adoption Day. Each month, join us at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and drop off goods to donate to the local SPCA or help a furry friend find a forever home at our event, or go into any Kitty Hawk Kites location and purchase Salty Tails merchandise to help support and spread awareness! With each purchase of a Salty Tails hat or shirt, $1.00 will be donated to the Outer Banks SPCA/Dare County Animal Shelter to help support their cause.  

Come to Jockey’s Ridge Crossing to help a furry friend find a fur-ever home on these dates:

May 27th
June 24th
July 8th
August 26th