Day at the Docks Festival
This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Event Description:
Day at the Docks was started to celebrate the "Spirit of Hatteras" when the village recovered from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 as an intact community, anchored by the commercial and charter fishermen. The two-day event celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year and continues as a confirmation of the strength of the Hatteras community.
Friday, September 19: Seafood Under the Stars | Ticketed Event
Saturday, September 20: Day at the Docks
- Fishy K Fun Run | Registration required
- Chowder Cook Off | $10 Tasting Fee (Kinds under 12 free)
- Demos and Dock Chats
- 10-10:15 a.m. - Welcome, Lynne Foster
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Clifford and Company, local musician
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Barbara and Steve Blake, Zydeco music
- 12:15-1:00p.m. - History of the Life Saving Stations on Hatteras Island talk by John Griffin, Chicamacomico Life Saving
- 1:15-2:00 p.m. - Bob Zentz, Traditional folk music and sea shanties
- Children's Activities
- Children’s Fish Print T’s
- Crab Races
- Fishing Contests
- Concrete Marlin Contest
- Main Stage Activities
- Seafood Throw Down at 2:30 p.m.
- Fishing Tournament Awards Ceremony at 3:45
- Exhibitors and Vendors
- Community Space
- Blessing of the Fleet
Where is the event?
Oden's Dock
57878 N.C. Highway 12
Hatteras
