The sun is shining and the fun events are heating up in the Outer Banks. We’ve rounded up some great ideas to get you out and about to enjoy our gorgeous community!Â
- May 6-7: OBX Rod & Custom Festival – If you love cars, this is the event for you! The event will include static displays of antique and custom cars as well as cruise-ins. There will also be games and food vendors. More info: https://obxrodandcustomfestival.com/?utm_source=icwnet
- May 6-8: Surf Competition – Head to Jennette’s Pier for a great view of the East Coast’s best surfers competing on the waves. More info:https://surfesa.org/competition/midatlantic/
- May 6: Kidfest – Take the kids out to Roanoke Island Festival Park for a fun Friday full of games, music, activities, and crafts. More info: https://www.roanokeisland.com/news/events/kidsfest-2022
- May 7: Kids Art Fest – There’s fun waiting for the whole family at the Artrageous Kids Art Festival! The free event will include lots of craft and art activities, live music and dance performances, and food and craft vendors. More info:https://www.darearts.org/artrageous?utm_source=icwnet
- May 10: Nature Walk – Meet up with an NC Aquarium educator for a walk along the Town of Duck’s soundside boardwalk for a nature walk where you can learn about local plant and wildlife. More info: https://www.townofduck.com/event/nature-on-the-boardwalk-morning/2022-04-05/
- May 13: British Cemetery Ceremony – History buffs may want to attend the ceremony – a reading of the crew list, bagpipes, and a 21-gun salute – to pay their respects to the crew of the H.M.T. Bedfordshire that sank off the coast of Ocracoke Island in 1942. More info: https://www.visitocracokenc.com/calendar-event/british-cemetery-ceremony-and-reception-2/
- May 19-May 22: 50th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular – Whether you want to participate or just enjoy the show, this hang gliding competition is a fun experience. More info: ​​https://www.kittyhawk.com/event/hang-gliding-spectacular/
- May 21-23: Tuna Tournament – Anglers will enjoy this opportunity to show what they’ve got while spectators will enjoy seeing which crew has reeled in the biggest catch. More info: https://oceanseastfishingtournaments.com/tuna-tournament
- May 27: Opening Night of The Lost Colony: The Lost Colony is a symphonic outdoor drama that commemorates the history of the English colonies on Roanoke Island. Grab tickets for opening night and enjoy the story of America’s first English colony under the stars in the soundside outdoor theater. More info: https://www.thelostcolony.org/ticket-info
- May 28: Fireman’s Ball – Help raise money to support the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department while enjoying a night of live music, a pig pickin’, and a silent auction. More info: https://www.ocracokefiremensball.com/