Jockey's Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration

This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Jockey's Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration
Event Description: 

Join us for a four day celebration including live entertainment, educational and recreational programs, tournaments, homecoming events, a sunset toast, and much more! Free programs for all to enjoy.

The anniversary celebration will feature a dynamic lineup of free, family-friendly activities and first-time-ever events on the Outer Banks, including:

  • Outer Banks’ first-ever Drone Light Show over the majestic dunes of Jockey’s Ridge
  • Live concert on the dunes by The Connells, one of North Carolina’s most beloved indie rock bands
  • A sunset toast and flag-raising ceremony atop the dunes, with the National Anthem echoing across the landscape
  • Interactive programs including a disc golf tournament, horseshoe tournament, kayaking adventures, and children’s educational activities
  • Sunrise yoga overlooking the Atlantic, the premiere of a new Jockey’s Ridge documentary, and the unveiling of a shoreline expansion project
  • A homecoming event, time capsule dedication, and much more

See the full itinerary for each day of events here!

Price: 
Free

Where is the event?

Jockey's Ridge State Park (See address and directions on the rightbelow)

Jockey's Ridge State Park

300 Carolista Drive
Nags Head
(252) 441-7132
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