Outer Banks Posts

Each year, the Ocrafolk Festival comes to life not just through music and community—but through the incredible art that captures its spirit. From whimsical illustrations to bold designs, these posters tell the story of each unique year. Here’s a look back at the artwork for past festivals. Which one’s your favorite? With over 50 sponsors supporting Ocrafolk this year, we are so thankful to everyone who helps keep the arts alive on Ocracoke and beyond.

Don't forget, after the rain there's always a rainbow.

Deciding where to grab lunch? 😉😁What do you think they're discussing?

This awesome clip shared from The Northern Outer Banks page-- a great page to follow for locals and visitors alike.

There's something about that twilight tour...

Our last ride of the day, coming back as the sun is just starting to dip, creating that golden glow on everything it touches, silhouetting the dunes and the horses--it's just magical.

Big thanks to our tour guide extraordinaire, Cheryl "Shorty" Short, for sharing this moment.

🌈She also mentioned seeing a rainbow on this tour and apologized for not catching a photo of it, but she and her tour group were too immersed in the moment to take a picture. Now that's our kind of tour guide. ❣️

Despite the gloomy weather lately, Ocracoke still knows how to put on a show — the sunsets here are truly one of a kind. While you're soaking in the moody vibes, stop by our shop and explore what we have in store. Rain or shine, there’s always something to discover!

We have 6 spots left for our Sunday, June 1 wine dinner at 5:00pm with JUSTIN Vineyards 🍇🍷🍴 You'll taste 6 outstanding wines, presented by Erin Raspotnik (JUSTIN'S Senior Manager for the Carolinas), paired with a 5-course Chef's Dinner 🤌 $75/person plus tax and gratuity - call 252-261-0277 to reserve now!

OBX Silent Disco is at the Brewing Station this Saturday night!

It's the funnest party on the Outer Banks! Three channels of music and you change to any channel on your wireless headphones. 70s disco, 80s top 40, 90s guilty pleasures, old school hip-hop, EDM/remix hits, Emo...we have you covered on all the channels! Dance, sing, have fun with your peeps.

10pm - 1am
$8 headphone rental, $6 for locals with ID
21+ event

At Rusty's, we occasionally elevate our steak program with super premium cuts, and today, we’re thrilled to offer a 16oz Prime-grade ribeye! This isn’t your everyday steak. With exceptional marbling and rich, bold flavor, it’s best enjoyed medium to medium-rare. If you’re a filet mignon or New York strip fan, this cut might surprise you with its intense beefiness and luxurious texture.
This Prime ribeye is a rare treat, crafted for true steak enthusiasts. We’re keeping it simple to let the quality shine—seasoned with just sea salt and black pepper, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and fresh garlic green beans.
Available now for those who appreciate the finer things. Come savor the difference at Rusty's SurfandTurf!

This evening we are also offering crispy brussel sprouts with candied pork belly, beef empanadas and for entrees jumbo lump crab cake and scallop combo, filet mignon as well as swordfish as additions to our regular menu.

When the original locals cross your path, they always get the right of way.

Tour guide extraordinaire, Tom, captured this moment on a recent tour when a harem with the youngin' in tow decided the middle of the road was the perfect spot for grazing. (Needless to say, Tom backed his tour up, safely maneuvered a k-turn away from the horses and went another direction.)

--One of the most appealing detours we've experienced in a while. 😉

As a part of the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary, Dare Arts is elevating its long-standing events, and that focus was evident as over 1,500 children and adults gathered at Dowdy Park on May 10 for the 36th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival presented by PNC Bank. 

In between an outstanding production by Atlantic Dance and Saakumu Dance Troupe’s second performance, Dare Arts Board Member Lisa Brickhouse Davis announced that First Flight High School Senior Mary Williams was selected as the 2025 Artrageous Youth Scholarship recipient.