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Mustang Fest, Duck Jazz Bring Nationally Known Music to the Beach

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, October 7, 2015
There are quite a few times in the fall season on the Outer Banks where I think, this is my favorite time to be here. Well, I can tell you matter-of-factly that this time I really mean it because Columbus Day weekend is more chockfull of awesome music festivals in beautiful, outdoor venues than any other weekend at... Read More

When Kegs Fly, Plus Fall Festivities

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Let me say it again so we can fully grasp this concept: Flying. Kegs. For beer drinkers and aviation aficionados alike, this weekend’s brew-fueled festivities involving handcrafted flying machines carrying half-kegs will be like nothing the Outer Banks has seen before. Really, I doubt anyone has seen this before.I’m... Read More

First Fall Week Brings Art, Crabs and Surf Films

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Fall is here, and that means an impressive lineup of festivals, seasonal carnivals around town and – for this weekend at least – lots of weather. The howling wind has been churning up the ocean for days now, making choppy waves for the surfers competing in The Easterns tournament at Jennette’s Pier. As far as we know... Read More

Festival Season Has Arrived

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, September 16, 2015
When I think of early fall on the Outer Banks, this very week comes to mind. It's still bathing suit weather in the daytime – hot as summer around midday with whole beaches to yourself – and just cool enough in the evenings to make you scoot a little closer to that beach bonfire. (Like many of us who grew up at the... Read More

Stunt Kites Take the Skies, TRI Competitors Run, Bike and Swim

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The peaceful bliss of September has settled in like it was here all along. Anyone who was here in the high season can immediately see the difference today – it’s among the beachgoers whose possessions are now spread all over the open beaches and in the faces of restaurant and vacation rental personnel who know they... Read More