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Outdoor Festivals Return As Summer Draws Near
This time it’s official. The days have lengthened, the wildlife has reawakened and the sun is an expected (and appreciated) part of the day rather than an infrequent visitor. Spring is in full effect on the Outer Banks, and that means it’s time to get outside for some fun-filled fests and events that will ignite your... Read More
Easter Weekend Brings Kite Festival, Bunny Sightings
Easter is always special on the Outer Banks. Not only is it a beautiful time to visit our coast that has lately come alive with spring, but it is our last major holiday before the high season begins. (Of course, Easter often falls in April, but the feeling is still with me this year.)Although spring on the Outer Banks... Read More
Foodies, Rejoice! It’s OBX Taste of the Beach
Have a bite (or 10!) this weekend at one of my all-time favorite foodie events, Outer Banks Taste of the Beach. The four-day culinary spectacle showcases the most talented chefs on the beach with more than 50 events at nearly 40 different venues. We’re talking tapas crawls, oyster dinners, barbecue showdowns and... Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Parade, 5K and 10K Races
Prepare to don your green this weekend for two annual events celebrating one of my favorite holidays of the off-season. St. Patrick’s Day may not carry too much weight in some places, but on the Outer Banks it’s an excuse for a spectacular parade on the beach road (the largest in the state!) complete with Irish... Read More
Say Farewell to Winter with Sunset Vineyards Concert
Okay, we’ve still got about two weeks left until spring is officially here, but I can’t help but feel that the Outer Banks is already shaking off winter’s chill and embracing the cool festivals, almost beach days and all around good times associated with spring. The sun is shining (most days), and when it’s not the... Read More