Outer Banks, NC

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Celebrating Outer Banks Seafood Heritage in Nags Head and Ocracoke

Can you imagine the Outer Banks without seafood? Crabs, shrimp, oysters, fish, clams, scallops — they’re part of who we are and a big reason the Outer Banks is so attractive to visitors. Seafood isn’t just a staple on our plates, it’s the backbone of our local economy and a living link to generations of Outer Bankers who’ve made their livelihoods on the water. We owe a great debt of gratitude not just to the watermen who harvest our seafood, but also to all the other people... Read More

Shellabration & BBQ: A New Fall Feast...

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13 Nights of Fun & Fright: The Return of...

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Live Music Is Better: Two Can’t-Miss Fall Mus...

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Whalehead at 100: A Centennial Celebration in...

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SOUND to SEA™: An Outer Banks–Inspired Card G...

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Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife

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Wings Over Water Festival
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 am
Wings Over Water Festival, Wings Over Water Festival
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Whalehead Brewery, Trivia Night
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Jonas Heard
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe
Nags Head
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe, Live Music: Bri Young
Stripers Bar & Grille Manteo
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Stripers Bar & Grille Manteo, Live Music
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, The Ramble
Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction
East Lake
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction, Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Dance with DJ Sykes
Wings Over Water Festival
Manteo
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 7:30 am
Wings Over Water Festival, Wings Over Water Festival
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Wings Over Water Festival
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 6:00 am
Wings Over Water Festival, Wings Over Water Festival
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Pubkin Patch
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Wings Over Water Festival
Manteo
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 7:30 am
Wings Over Water Festival, Wings Over Water Festival
Island Farm
Manteo
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 9:00 am
Island Farm, Pumpkin Patch Saturdays
Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00 am
Ocracoke Preservation Society, 3rd Annual Ocracoke Working Watermen's Festival
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Nags Head
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Outer Banks Seafood Festival, Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 11:30 am to 5:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Pubkin Patch
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Old Bay spiked crab stock laced with sherry, jumbo lump crab & cream finished with fried saltines. More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Creamy Crab Soup
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Fresh herb panko crusted Scottish salmon flat iron grilled served on garam masala chole (chickpeas & potato) finished with a yogurt... More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Punjabi Salmon
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Change it up and try up to four of our different beers or seltzers. More info - Whalehead Brewery
Whalehead Brewery, Beer Flights
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
Sautee in a white wine creamy garlic sauce served with grilled bread More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, Pei Mussels
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Corolla
Slow Roasted NC Style Pork with House Baked Mac & Cheese Topped with Fried Pickled Red Onions, Scallions and Garlic Bread Crumbs More info - Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Outer Banks Boil Company
Avon, Corolla, Kitty Hawk
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, authentic andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered... More info - Outer Banks Boil Company
Outer Banks Boil Company, The Crab Pot
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Nags Head
All Lucious Lump, Broiled. No filler. Your choice of 2 sides. More info - Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering, Kelly’s World Famous Crab Cakes
Mirro's Cafe
Waves
Fresh blackened mahi topped with melted Swiss cheese and a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, lettuce and tomato on a toasted Kaiser roll. More info - Mirro's Cafe
Mirro's Cafe, The Islander
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Manteo
Traditional North Carolina pulled pork barbecue. More info - Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company, NC Pork BBQ Sandwich
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk, Ceviche
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Hatteras Island Boardsports
Avon
Bucket hat season is here!! Stay comfy and shaded while reppin' Hatteras Island Boardsports. More info - Hatteras Island Boardsports
Hatteras Island Boardsports, HIB Bucket Hat
Old Tom's Beer, Wine & Provisions
Manteo
Sweet, savory, and spicy handmade pepper jelly with hints of pineapple, orange, and other delicious seasonings. Multiple flavor offerings... More info - Old Tom's Beer, Wine & Provisions
Old Tom's Beer, Wine & Provisions, Old Tom's Smoky Mountain Hot Jam
Buxton Village Books
Buxton
We have an extensive line of custom Sea Bags you can only find here at Buxton Village Books. Designed by us and made for us at Sea Bags in... More info - Buxton Village Books
Buxton Village Books, Custom Sea Bags
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
Find a variety of tackle boxes and backpacks by prominent brands like Plano and Flambeau, etc. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Tackle Boxes & Backpacks
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Colors: pink, white and black, gray and light blue, brown and neon green, charcoal. Call us at 252-441-6001 to order! More info - Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Mesh Trucker Hats
Nora's Wish
Rodanthe
Add a bit of Outer Banks history to your decor with this antique handline! More info - Nora's Wish
Nora's Wish, Antique Handline
Birthday Suits
Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills
We have a great selection of women's skirts and matching tops that are perfect for your beach vacation! More info - Birthday Suits
Birthday Suits, Women's Skirts
Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke
The OPS Museum gift shop has a nice selection of books, from island nature to life on Ocracoke. We are proud to support local authors.... More info - Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke Preservation Society, Local Books
Mermaid’s Folly
Ocracoke
Show off your love for Ocracoke with these comfortable, stylish t-shirts featuring unique designs inspired by the island’s charm and... More info - Mermaid’s Folly
Mermaid’s Folly, Ocracoke T-Shirts
SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC
Duck
DeHaven Pottery's nesting whale bowls add a touch of coastal whimsey to your kitchen or dining room table. Available individually or... More info - SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC
SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC, Nesting Whale Bowls
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